Oprah Winfrey marked her 71st birthday on January 29, 2025, with a heartfelt reflection on the life that has shaped her into one of the most influential media moguls of our time. In a post shared on Instagram, Oprah looked back on her humble beginnings in rural Mississippi, where her formative years were spent under the loving care of her grandmother, who instilled in her the belief that “all things are possible.”
In her message, Winfrey expressed gratitude for the gift of life itself, stating, “Every breath, every choice defines the greater outcome.” She fondly recalled the early moments of her childhood—simple pleasures like trees, big skirts, and books—that later became a foundation for her success. “You don’t become what you want, you become what you believe,” Oprah shared, highlighting the importance of belief in shaping one’s destiny.
The birthday celebrations also included a deeply personal gift: a leather-bound collection of love letters from Oprah’s closest friends and family. The thoughtful gift, compiled by long-time friend Maria Shriver, was accompanied by a photo of Oprah savoring the book, which she called her “new favorite book to savor and cherish forever.”
Oprah’s birthday tribute sparked warm wishes from friends and admirers alike, including Kerry Washington, who shared a celebratory post with confetti, and Holly Robinson Peete, who honored the occasion with a throwback photo alongside the Obamas. Filmmaker Ava DuVernay also shared her birthday wishes, calling Oprah a “light in the world.”
As Oprah embarks on another year, her words of gratitude and wisdom continue to inspire millions, reminding us all that every choice and belief we hold contributes to the outcome of our own personal journey.
To the legend that is Oprah, an icon who has been in the limelight and graced the red carpets for more years than most of us has spent on mother earth and a person who has positively impacted on many lives than we can count through the years, we raise our caps…
Here’s a hearthy, healthy and happy birthday wish from the team at thenewsintel to the enigmatic and trailblazing Oprah, we wish her many happy returns.
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