Oprah The son I never held

She has the ear of Presidents and wealth beyond measure, but Oprah Winfrey is still shaped by the experience of giving birth to – and losing - a baby boy when she was only 14 years old. Ahead of the talk show queen’s Australian tour, Caroline Overington sits down with the world’s most successful everywoman.

IT IS SHORTLY after midday on a sunny Wednesday in Hollywood and Oprah Winfrey is sitting cross-legged in an armchair with her bare feet tucked under her bottom. We’re playing a little game. It doesn’t have a name, this game, but play along if you like. The idea involves gently closing your eyes and imagining yourself at your own 100th birthday party. You don’t actually have to be 100 years old; the beauty of this game is you can look and feel exactly as you do now. The point is, you’re standing there and all the guests are smiling in your direction. Now take a closer look, for these are not just any guests. In this game, you’re allowed to invite anyone you want to your party. They don’t even…

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The Australian Women's Weekly (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2015

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