Oprah Winfrey, renowned for her influential talk show, has opened up about enduring decades of body shaming. Despite projecting grace in handling her weight, she revealed being a target for trolls, describing the public scrutiny as a ‘sport’ lasting a quarter of a century. Oprah admitted unfairly blaming herself for her weight over the years but recently realized it wasn’t her fault. In a People interview, she expressed the emotional toll and highlighted the unacceptability of such commentary today.

Recounting hurtful comments, jokes, and a cruel magazine cover labeling her as ‘Dumpy, Frumpy, and Downright Lumpy,’ Winfrey, 69, initially accepted criticism with sadness and shame. However, a transformative moment in July led to a shift in perspective. She recognized her weight struggle as a predisposition, emphasizing obesity as a brain-related disease. This revelation follows her admission of using weight-loss medication, contrasting with past denials. Oprah’s story reflects a journey from self-blame to understanding the complexities of body image.