Oprah Winfrey Breaks Silence: Is She Running for President or What?!?

The Big O has finally answered The Big Question.

Following a Golden Globes acceptance speech (below) that earned her national attention and acclaim, Oprah Winfey has at least addressed the topic on everyone’s mind…

… is she running for President of the United States in 2020 or what?!?

Chatter over this possibility grew strong (like, REALLY strong) after Winfrey was presented with the Cecil B. DeMille Award back on January 7.

While accepting the honor, Oprah stood before thousands in attendance and millions watching at home and addressed topics such as race and sexism, saying at one point:

“I want all the girls watching to know a new day is on the horizon.

“And when that new day finally dawns, it will be because of a lot of magnificent women, many of whom are right here in this room tonight, and some pretty phenomenal men, fighting hard to make sure they are the leaders to take us to the time where nobody has to say ‘me too’ again…

“For too long, women have not been heard or believed if they dare speak the truth to the power of those men – but their time is up.”

It was truly stirring stuff, as you can see for yourself below:

Oprah Winfrey Delivers the Golden Globes Speech Everyone is Talking About

In response to Oprah’s inspiration, the Internet blew up in the hours and days after this speech with talk that Winfrey ought to challenge Donald Trump in two years.

Trump himself even touched on the topic.

But is it actually a topic worthy of debate? Could it actually happen?

Tragically, it doesn’t sound likely.

“I’ve always felt very secure and confident with myself in knowing what I could do and what I could not,” Winfrey tells InStyle editor-in-chief Laura Brown in a new interview, adding:

“And so it’s not something that interests me. I don’t have the DNA for it.”

This makes us sad.

Oprah did acknowledge that she’s aware of the buzz out there.

Well aware of it, in fact.

“Gayle [King] – who knows me as well as I know myself practically – has been calling me regularly and texting me things, like a woman in the airport saying, ‘When’s Oprah going to run?’” she continued in this interview.

“So Gayle sends me these things, and then she’ll go, ‘I know, I know, I know! It wouldn’t be good for you – it would be good for everyone else.’

“I met with someone the other day who said that they would help me with a campaign. That’s not for me.”

The idea of an Oprah for President campaign was further fueled by media inquiries of Hollywood talent over the past couple weeks.

Director Steven Spielberg, for example, has said he would “back her” if she declared herself to be a candidate.

Meryl Streep has said she’s ready to write a donation check.

Heck, so is The Hollywood Gossip! We’d toss a few bucks Oprah’s way.

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Killer Mike loves him some Oprah Winfrey as much as anyone … but that’s NOT who he wants running for President in 2020. We got Mike out at LAX Thursday and asked him about the wave of support — and some backlash, too — for Oprah…

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Oprah Winfrey 2020: Golden Globes Speech Prompts Presidential Run Demands!

Sunday night’s Golden Globes award ceremony had a number of big moments, but the biggest by far was Oprah Winfrey’s incredible speech. People are still talking about it.

But some people — particularly on Twitter — are talking about more than just Oprah’s speech.

They’re talking about Oprah’s potential political career. They’re talking about Oprah 2020.

Oprah Winfrey, clad in a gorgeous black dress, accepted the prestigious Cecile B. DeMille award.

The speech that she delivered touched hearts and minds. Talking about the changes and milestones that she’s seen in her lifetime, and all of the positive change that still needs to happen, 

In that speech, she speaks up for so many marginalized people who have endured similar abuses to what so many women in Hollywood have undergone, but who aren’t in any position to speak up. 

Even with the #MeToo movement and now the #TimesUp movement, some people’s jobs or lives make it impossible for them to speak up without potentially condemning their children to lose everything.

You know what some would call everyday folks in those circumstances? Voters.

Twitter’s reaction to Oprah’s evocative speech was pretty intense, with one tweet reading:

“As I sit here in tears…I have never ever seen such a speech. @Oprah, my friend. Please run for President. This world needs more of THAT. WOW.”

That was a very popular sentiment. And it still is.

The idea of Oprah running for President isn’t new. After Trump’s alarming electoral victory in 2016, a number of Democrats started to wonder if the Left needed a billionaire celebrity of their own.

Oprah is a self-made billionaire who has touched the lives of millions. She’s intelligent, well-spoken, thoughtful, compassionate, and her positive contributions to society are well-known.

On the other hand, some wonder if Oprah’s lack of any governing experience should disqualify her from the position.

Prior to 2016, Presidential candidates were usually either former members of Congress or former Governors. People need to feel confident that their candidate knows what they’re doing.

Some question whether Trump’s disastrous Presidency is simply making people desperate for any alternative whom they believe could win, rather than for the best and most qualified person for the job.

Is Oprah the answer to our nation’s problems? Or just an inspirational name that some hope will bring in the right votes and bring an end to our long national nightmare in 2020?

Some criticisms of the idea are less about Oprah and more about … other political beliefs of there.

It’s been pointed out that Oprah becoming President would mean that Oprah would be the one ordering drone strikes.

For some people, the US’ ongoing drone warfare as a counterterrorism strategy is controversial.

For some, very validly, there’s concern about collateral damage. (Though still, fewer innocents die in drone strikes than would die if the US sent in soldiers to perform the same duties)

For others, however, there’s a general objection to some of the roles that a modern Presidency fulfills. Some of these people are anarchists, others merely pacifists.

And there are plenty of folks who would hate to see Oprah committing what they believe to be “atrocities.”

Some say that you can’t fix the problems of an evil billionaire celebrity with a good billionaire celebrity.

Under no circumstances would Oprah’s candidacy mean that the Democratic Party would be “sinking to the level” of the GOP.

Oprah worked herself from nothing and became a billionaire. Trump inherited his father’s riches and, with repeated failures, is worth less today than he would have made if he’d simply invested his inheritance.

But while Oprah is an incredible human being, is she the best choice?

Would an Oprah Presidency see cabinet positions filled by unqualified charlatans? Would Doctor Oz be Surgeon General? Would Doctor Phil be … whatever cabinet position is usually filled by walruses?

Let’s wait and see what sort of campaign Oprah would run before we rush to judgment in either direction, okay?

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Oprah Winfrey Delivers the Speech Everyone is Talking About

Oprah Winfrey inspired two things at the 2018 Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night:

1. An entire nation.


2. Talk that she will run for President in 2020.

The latter point may be mere conjecture and a complete fantasy.

But the former is simply a fact.

The 63-year-old icon and received the Cecil B. DeMille Award at last night"s ceremony, an honorary award bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment.

It"s safe to say Oprah has made a lot of those, isn"t it?

She accepted the trophy on a night whose major focus was on the #MeToo Movement and the topic of sexual misconduct in Hollywood.

“It is not lost on me that, at this moment, there is some little girl watching as I become the first Black woman to be given [this] award,” Winfrey said early on, adding:

“It is an honor and it is a privilege to share the evening with all of them.”

The crowd gave her the first of many rousing ovations after these words.

At one point, Oprah referenced Recy Taylor, an African-American woman who never received justice after being abducted and gang-raped by six white men in Alabama.

She died 10 days ago.

“I want all the girls watching to know a new day is on the horizon,” she continued.

“And when that new day finally dawns, it will be because of a lot of magnificent women, many of whom are right here in this room tonight, and some pretty phenomenal men, fighting hard to make sure they are the leaders to take us to the time where nobody has to say ‘me too’ again.”

Emphasizing the theme of female empowerment, Winfrey also said:

“This year, we became the story. But it’s not just a story affecting the entertainment industry, it’s one that transcends any culture, or workplace…

"For too long, women have not been heard or believed if they dare speak the truth to the power of those men — but their time is up. Their time is up!"

Cue the standing ovation after this line.

And then cue chatter over Oprah running for President in two years.

We aren"t about to speculate on that.

But we will encourage you to watch her speech below. It"s incredible…

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Oprah Winfrey: If Trump Can Be President, So Can I!

To say most folks were a bit surprised when Donald Trump was elected president on November 8 would be like saying you’d be a tad caught off guard if a venomous viper leapt out of your screen right now and opened your jugular. 

Trump’s successful campaign flew in the face of not only all conventional wisdom and methods of polling, but also common sense:

Surely, a 70-year-old reality star with no political experience and a bad habit of engaging in petty Twitter feuds could never be elected to arguably the most powerful office in the world, right?

But Trump’s campaign defied all reason and logic, and it may have permanently blurred the lines between the worlds of entertainment and politics.

Sure, actors, writers, athletes, and comedians have entered the political realm before with varying degrees of success, but never before had an American gone straight from Hollywood to the White House without first proving himself in a lower office.

Needless to say, it’s a development that’s got political analysts and celebrities alike wondering about the new possibilities presented by the age of Trump.

And one beloved A-lister who had previously ruled out a public office might be suddenly reconsidering her options.

In a recent interview on his Bloomberg Television series, interviewer David Rubinstein broached the topic of Oprah Winfrey following in the Donald’s footsteps:

“Have you ever thought that given the popularity you have, we haven’t broken the glass ceiling yet for women, that you could actually run for president and be elected?” Rubinstein asked the iconic media tycoon.

“I actually never thought that that was, I never considered the question even a possibility,” Winfrey answered.

She then paused and smiled at the audience as though experiencing a sudden revelation.

“I just thought, ‘Oh. Oh,” she explained.

“Right, because it’s clear that you don’t need government experience to be elected President of the United States, right?” Rubinstein added pointedly.

“That’s what I thought,” said Winfrey.

“I thought, ‘Oh gee, I don’t have the experience. I don’t know enough. I don’t…’ And now I’m thinking, ‘Oh. Oh.’”

Was the Queen of Daytime TV joking, or has Trump’s victory made her consider the possibility of throwing her hat in the ring in 2020?

Obviously, it might be a few years before we find out for sure, but we’d like to take this opportunity to encourage Oprah to go for it.

After all, if we’re gonna have a president who’s never held any sort of public office before, it might as well be one who enjoys giving out free cars.

Now, that’s what we call an auto bailout!

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Oprah Winfrey: Look at My New Body!

Oprah Winfrey, you go, girl!

The world famous talk show host has struggled with her weight pretty much ever since she broke on to the national scene.

But Winfrey now says she"s been using Weight Watchers and has shed a minimum of 26 pounds (she did not reveal the final tally)… and she looks better than she ever has before.

“I’ve lost enough weight [where Stedman] can pick me up and carry me to the pool," Oprah told People Magazine this week, going all TMI on us by adding:

"I can straddle him without breaking his back."

Check out the following pictures of Oprah at the premiere of OWN"s original drama series, Queen Sugar, to gawk over her new figure.

Pretty amazing, huh?

1. Oprah Winfrey on the Red Carpet

Oprah Winfrey has often struggled with her weight. But she shows off an impressive new figure for this red carpet appearance.

2. The New Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey has shed about 30 pounds with Weight Watchers. You can totally tell, can’t you?

3. Oprah Winfrey with Big Glasses

We’re up close and personal with Oprah Winfrey for this photo. She is on the red carpet of a premiere for a show on OWN.

4. Oprah Laughs!

Looking great, Oprah Winfrey! During this red carpet premiere, the talk show host goddess gushed over her recent weight loss.

5. Ava DuVernay and Oprah

Ava DuVernay directed the OWN series “Queen Sugar.” She’s posing here with the queen of TV herself.

6. Yay for Oprah!

Thumbs up, Oprah! And that’s because your weight is pretty clearly down.

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Oprah Winfrey: Lies About SECRET SON, Refuses to Meet Him

In January 2011, Oprah Winfrey revealed a family secret.  The talk show host disclosed that she has a secret half-sister.

But more family secrets are rising to the surface.  And this time, The Big O isn’t so innocent.

According to Radar Online, Oprah Winfrey has been caught telling varying stories about her “secret son.”

Winfrey confessed to Entertainment Tonight that she first became a mother-like figure to Calvin Mitchell in the 90s when he was 11.

Mitchell approached Winfrey on a Chicago movie set.  After their encounter, Oprah tried to adopt him.  She even tried to send him to a private school away from his biological family.

However, Mitchell became homesick and left the school. When he dropped out of the expensive school, Oprah decided to abandon the child because he couldn’t live up to her expectations.

In the October 29 interview with Entertainment Tonight, Oprah said she opted out of meeting with the now 35-year-old Mitchell because Radar arranged an earlier meeting between Oprah and her son. But the mega-celeb brushed him off.

The 61-year-old star also failed to tell Entertainment Tonight that she has repeatedly given Mitchell the cold shoulder.

In 2009, the Illinois truck driver attempted to approach Oprah at a free concert along Chicago’s Michigan Ave.  Oprah was the sponsor of the event.

After he managed to slip past security, Oprah told him to give his phone number to one of the bodyguards. Mitchell gave his number, but Oprah never called him.

Mitchell has also left countless messages for her at Harpo Studios, but she refuses to return his calls.

The repeated and failed attempts to make contact with Oprah prompted Mitchell to ask Radar Online for help.  He wants to know why Oprah abandoned him when he was 17-years-old.

“The only reason I went to the media was because it was the only way I could get her attention,” he told Radar. “I wanted to ask Oprah, ‘Why did you leave me? Why did you leave me?’”

It appears that no one in the Winfrey family will acknowledge Mitchell.  Even Oprah’s father, Vernon Winfrey, refuses to meet his secret grandson.

“I’m all right if I don’t meet him,” the elder Winfrey told Radar. “It doesn’t matter!”

Oprah Winfrey, Diddy, Kerry Washington, & Other Celebs React Viola Davis" Historic Win At The 2015 Emmys!

Get your tissues ready!

As we previously reported, Viola Davis made history last night as the FIRST black woman to win the Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series award at the 2015 Emmys. AH-Mazing!

Like any class act, the How To Get Away With Murder star made sure to highlight Kerry Washington, Gabrielle Union, and Taraji P. Henson as artists who helped pave the way for her win!

Related: Kerry Washington & Viola Davis Rep #TGIT On The Red Carpet!

After their shoutout, Gabrielle and Kerry were quick to respond with praise for Viola (below) on Twitter.

Viola!!!!!! And that hug from @TherealTaraji … crying!!!!! I’m sooooo of freaking proud, I’m shaking!!!!! @violadavis
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) September 21, 2015

OMG!!! I’m floored… and proud and crying… VIOLA VIOLA VIOLA!!! Thank you for letting us share your shine!!! Man… tears
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) September 21, 2015

AMEN!!!! Best speech of the night. #Emmys https://t.co/S8NYHTi2AE
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) September 21, 2015

We’re not sure what was more moving, the Suicide Squad actress’ incredible speech or the outpouring of love for Viola on Twitter following her win?! LOVES it.

In fact, many of Hollywood’s A-list joined Miz Union and Miz Washington on the social media site to send their praise and adoration to the 50-year-old — including Oprah Winfrey, Diddy, Laverne Cox, and many more.

Ch-ch-check out their responses below:

Wow , WOW! Another proud to spell my name W.O.M.A.N. Moment. Thank you @violadavis #EmmyWinner
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) September 21, 2015

.@shondarhimes Couldn’t have happened without you dear Shonda. Thanks for kicking that door open wide enough for @violadavis to soar thru.
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) September 21, 2015

Congrats @ViolaDavis @shondarhimes #HTGAWM #Emmys2015 !!
— Sean Diddy Combs (@iamdiddy) September 21, 2015

I love listening to her speak. #ViolaDavis
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) September 21, 2015

.@ViolaDavis, you’re spectacular. #Emmys
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) September 21, 2015

She’s a wonderful person. So happy for @violadavis #powerful
— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) September 21, 2015

The queen. The first black woman to win a PrimeTime Emmy for lead actress in a Drama Series. Chills… https://t.co/dUKQSGUqEo
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) September 21, 2015

@violadavis CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Beautiful work, beautiful speech!!!!
— Julianne Moore (@_juliannemoore) September 21, 2015

Know this about @ViolaDavis. Whenever she opens her mouth, there will be WISDOM. Speak the truth! #Emmys
— yvette nicole brown (@YNB) September 21, 2015

The most inspiring speech given by @ViolaDavis & dedicated2 women of color. Thankyou Viola -you made this Sista proud pic.twitter.com/3acHXwtZLx
— Sherri Shepherd (@SherriEShepherd) September 21, 2015

Thank you @violadavis for being all that you are…I appreciate you so much🙌 #makinghistory #WOC pic.twitter.com/RVygboYQh7
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) September 21, 2015

VIOLA DAVIS FOR PRESIDENT!
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) September 21, 2015

BRAVO @violadavis ! You, your talent, your speech—-GORGEOUS!!!
— Darby Stanchfield (@darbysofficial) September 21, 2015

I don’t think I’ve ever cried during an award show, but seeing @UzoAduba and @violadavis WIN!? My heart couldn’t be happier!!! Congrats! 💜
— Amber Patrice Riley (@MsAmberPRiley) September 21, 2015

Congratulations Viola Davis!!! Can’t wait for TGIT!!! #Emmys #silymi #NormanTakeover
— Wendy Williams (@WendyWilliams) September 21, 2015

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