Oprah Winfrey is an American media executive, actress, producer, author, and television host. She gained widespread recognition for her long-running talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, which aired nationally from 1986 to 2011 and became one of the most successful programs in television history. Winfrey has achieved significant financial success and is recognized as the richest Black woman and the wealthiest female celebrity worldwide. She has received numerous accolades for her influence and impact, often being listed among the most powerful women globally and noted for her achievements as a self-made individual.