Oprah Winfrey (Net Worth of $2.5billion) is an American television producer,talk show host, author and actress. From 1986 until 2011 she hosted the talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, which was the highest-rated television program of its kind, ever. She is the founder of OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network), ‘O, The Oprah Magazine’, and Harpo Productions (Oprah spelled backwards). She has helped many people along the way, and these are just a few of the People That Oprah Winfrey Made Rich.
Nate Berkus – Net worth – $6 million
Nate Berkus is an interior designer, author and TV host. Over a period of 10 years , he appeared on the Oprah show more than 50 times. This led to him being a best selling author, launching his own Target Home collection and fabric collection and has spawned his own Talk show.
Stedman Graham – Net worth – $10 million
Stedman Graham is an American educator, author and businessman is best known as being Oprah’s life partner. He has published more than 10 self-help and business books.
Daphne Oz – Net worth – $12 million
Daphne Oz is the daughter of Dr. Mehmet Oz, ( see below). Her appearance on Oprah led to her New York Times Bestsellings book, ‘Relish: An Adventure in Food, Style, and Everyday Fun’.
Dr. Mehmet Oz – Net worth – $14 million
Dr. Mehmet Oz is an American cardiothoracic surgeon, author and television personality. His appearances on Oprah led to the creation of his own TV show ‘The Dr. Oz Show’.
Gayle King – Net worth – $20 million
Gayle King is an American magazine editor, who became the editor for ‘O, The Oprah Magazine’ in 1999. In 2006, she launched ‘The Gayle King Show’ on XM Satellite Radio, before moving daytime television to co-anchor the CBS show ‘This Morning’.
Suze Orman – Net worth – $35 million
Suze Orman is the founder of the ‘Suze Orman Financial Group’. Her 6 episode TV serioes ‘America’s Money Class with Suze Orman’ was premiered originally on Oprah Winfrey Network.
Rachael Ray – Net worth – $60 million
Rachael Ray is an American celebrity chef, author and TV personality. After being featured on several Oprah episodes she launched her own wildly successful TV shows and books, such as ‘Rachael Ray’, ’30 Minute Meals, ‘Rachael Ray’s Tasty Travels’ and ‘$40 a Day’.
Dr. Phil – Net worth– $245 million
Dr. Phil, or Phillip Calvin McGraw, is also one of the wealthiest TV show hosts in the world. In the mid 1990’s the psychologist started appearing on the Oprah Show and was an immediate hit. He then went on to create his own show in 2002, with the help of Oprah’s Harpo Productions.
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