Oprah Winfrey Addresses Weight Loss, Shame, and Body Image Criticism in TV Special

Published: 19 March 2024 at 11:25

Oprah Winfrey opened up about her struggles with weight, discussing the criticism she faced throughout her career and highlighting the stigma surrounding obesity in a TV special titled An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame And The Weight Loss Revolution on ABC. She emphasized the need to end the judgment and shame associated with weight and weight loss. Additionally, she disclosed quitting the WeightWatchers board to avoid a conflict of interest and donated her shares to the Smithsonian Museum. Winfrey also expressed hope in new medicines for weight management.

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