Masterclass
The former model talks about how growing up pretty has its disadvantages.
I did not grow up feeling that I had to prove that I was as good as boys. I assumed that I was
Masterclass
Brokaw expresses his love of journalism, the risks he has taken along the way and how being great is about stepping out of your comfort zone.
Don’t be afraid to do something unconventional, to take a chance, to risk something
Masterclass
The singer talks about her life with Fleetwood Mac and how she overcomes cocaine addiction.
Here’s the truth — I know this for sure — we are not defined by the challenges in our lives, but how we face them
Jane Fonda interview
Winfrey interviews Jane Fonda and talks about her battle with cancer, her family and mature sex.
The fact that I made it and I’m all in one piece Fonda, 75. You know a couple years ago I got breast cancer, and that was a good test, because I always said I’m not afraid of dying, and I wasn’t.
Jason Collins interview
Winfrey interviews Jason Collins on Oprah’s Next Chapter. Winfrey questions Collins about being the first openly gay active pro athlete and coming out to his brother.
It’s pretty light we try to make each other laugh. Were brothers. He was just very serious and he said I’m gay. Just like that, I’m gay.
Jamie Foxx interview
Winfrey interviews Jamie Foxx and talks about being a SNL host and his music career.
In different forms at different times. When I’m in the studio, I’m completely focused on music. But it’s tough for me when I’m with other musicians, as it makes me think of my childhood. When I was younger, I was funny, but I really only wanted to be a recording artist. I just didn’t get the chance – until recently.
Tyler Perry interview
Winfrey interviews Tyler Perry and questions him on Whitney Houston, and his career.
I felt a huge responsibility for her for Whitney herself. I felt a tremendous responsibility from the first day we sat down in that restaurant and had a conversation where she was so open with me. I stood with them the Houston family. Whatever they needed, they would call and say this and this is going on or that’s going on. Or I would talk to her sometimes and she would just be, you know out of it, but trying to be together.
Masterclass
Kravitz talks about his life growing up as biracial, a famous mother and his music career. He also explains what love and success means to him.
The idea of having to conform to someone else’s ideal is unacceptable. I’m gonna be me. And if I can’t be me, then I’d rather not do it.
Masterclass
Sarandon speaks about her life as an actress, lessons in relationships, and being the best person you can.
Be as authentic in your life as you can. And as truthful as you can
John Legend interview
Winfrey interviews John Legend and asks in-depth questions about family life and friend Kanye West.
I got into a drunken brawl out side a bar one time. And anyone who knows me knows that I would never get into a drunken brawl ever.
Sad about Deen racist comments
Oprah gives and interview to Entertainment Tonight and is questioned about the racist comments friend Paula Deen recently made. Oprah also tells a story of recent racism that she experienced.
In the very first days I tried to reach her and then I decided to stay out of it as I saw it blowing up. In time she will be fine. For me, it all just felt kind of sad. Nobody in their right mind is going to call me the N-word. You know, you see those fools on Twitter sometime say ridiculous things. But nobody in their right mind is going to do that to my face, because true racism is being able to have power over somebody else. So that doesn’t happen to me that way.
Masterclass
Carroll talks about how she overcomes her abandonment issues and finds happiness within herself.
Nobody can make you extremely happy but you
Phylicia Rashad interview
Rashad talks to Winfrey on Oprah’s Next Chapter about how The Cosby Show changed most people’s negative perception of black people.
Well they didn’t grow up in my community…It depends on who you know, and what you know.
Hugh Jackman interview
Winfrey interviews Hugh Jackman. Winfrey questions his fitness and exercise program for his role as Wolverine. Huge also opens up to Winfrey about his deepest fears.
I was a very fearful kid. I was afraid of the dark, I was afraid of heights. I made myself get over those fears. If anything comes up to me. and I feel frightened of it, I have to attack it. Because I’m terrified that it will creep into other areas of my life and start to take over.
Lindsay Lohan Interview
Winfrey interviews Lohan on Oprah’s Next Chapter. In the interview Winfrey asks Lohan serious questions about her life and sobriety.
Lindsay Lohan interview
Lindsay Lohan speaks to Winfrey in a one on one interview session. During the interview questions of sobriety, rehab and career.
Are we going to fight this are we going to take it to court. My decision was part of it I strangely you know being in my addiction and everything and having all that cayos around me that I was so comfortable with. I somewhere inside knew and kind of wanted to go to jail.
Discusses Addictions
Four days after completing her sixth visit to rehab, Lohan speaks openly on the Oprah’s Next Chapter show about her past and present use of drugs and alcohol. When asked about her drug of choice:
Alcohol. That, in the past, was a gateway to other things for me… I tried cocaine with alcohol.
Tina Turner interview
Winfrey interviews Tina Turner and asks questions about Turners recent wedding.
There comes a time in life when you must put things in place. First I started consolidating, getting rid of property. I got rid of a house in France, a property in America. I made a situation for my sons. Anything that was costly I totally got rid of. Then it occurred to me, if something happened in death for me, Irving would have no say, and I thought it was a bit unfair to live with someone as long as we are, and not to give him any say.
Robin Thicke interview
Winfrey talks to Thicke in a tell-all interview about his career and his breakup, and Miley Cyrus twerking.
It was funny to me. It’s silly. I was walking out towards Miley, I’m not thinking sex. I’m thinking fun, you know?
Arsenio Hall interview
Winfrey interviews Arsenio Hall and questions the former feud between them.
You were mad at me because I did a Stedman joke. Yes. Best and worst day of my life. You schooled me in a very classy way. I knew you were serious, but you didn’t scream.
