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Oprah Winfrey opens up on troubled childhood on 71st birthday

Follow @eventlabgh < Media mogul and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey officially turned 71 on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. To mark her...

By Eventlabgh , in Celebrity Entertainment News , at January 30, 2025


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Media mogul and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey officially turned 71 on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

To mark her birthday, Oprah Winfrey took to social media to reflect on her difficult childhood and the journey that shaped her into the woman she is today.

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Oprah used the milestone to express gratitude, acknowledge her struggles, and share some wisdom with her followers.

With a post on her Instagram page, she shared a picture of herself holding a book while revealing that her close friend, Maria Shriver, had given her a heartfelt birthday gift—a book filled with personal letters from friends and loved ones.

The surprise left her emotional, reminding her of the power of deep connections and the impact of love and support.

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Alongside the post, Oprah shared a touching message about her early years. She reminisced about the first six years of her life, which were spent with her grandmother.

Despite the struggles they faced, her grandmother’s unwavering faith in her became the foundation of her belief in herself.

“My first six years of life, I was raised by my grandmother who gave me my life’s greatest gift. She taught me I was God’s child. ‘All things are possible,’ she would tell me, and I believed her.”

“Those early years in rural Mississippi didn’t seem so miraculous at the time,” she added. “Now I know, every breath, every choice defines the greater outcome. And I grew up loving trees and big skirts and books. I much later realized you don’t become what you want, not even your greatest desires. You become what you Believe.”

Oprah Winfrey has never shied away from talking about her tough upbringing.

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Born into poverty in rural Mississippi, she faced multiple hardships, including a lack of financial stability and childhood trauma. However, she always credits education, faith, and resilience for helping her transform her life.

“You don’t become what you want, not even your greatest desires. You become what you believe,” she wrote.

Oprah’s journey from a struggling young girl to an international media icon is proof that dreams are valid. Over the years, she has built an empire – The Oprah Winfrey Show, OWN Network, and various philanthropic initiatives – all while using her platform to uplift and empower others.

At 71, she described her time on earth as *”miraculous”* and thanked everyone who sent her birthday wishes, saying, *”I feel them all. It’s my love language.”*



This post first appeared on www.234star.com

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