Oprah Winfrey

Born to a single mother

Lived with her grandmother until the age of 6

Mother was a maid and was never there for her

Sexually abused by her male relatives at the age of 9

Tried to run away from home at the age of 14

An independent worker all her life

Moved in with her father at the age of 16

Gained a succussful education and career

One of the most famous talk show hosts

Encourages self improvement and self care

Created a new genre of talk show hosts

Net worth: 2.7 Billion

First African American news anchor