Social media users are frequently suspicious about celebrity content, and Oprah Winfrey is their latest subject. Internet sleuths could not believe their eyes after a reporter spotted the TV icon out of the blue. Winfrey appeared to have finished an intense workout, looking sweaty and tired as she walked to her parked car. She donned a gray top and pink sweatpants for the occasion, looking radiant for her age despite her exhaustion.
The reporter threw a compliment her way before hitting her with the hard question — her thoughts about the election. A breathless Winfrey waved off the question, stressing, “Not talking about the election. Thank you very much.” Her refusal to address Donald Trump’s victory was unsurprising, given her vocal support for Kamala Harris. However, the reporter did not stop there, asking Winfrey to clarify the $1 million endorsement speculations.
Rumors claimed the billionaire received a million dollars to endorse Harris, but she immediately shut down that narrative. “Not true,” Winfrey said. She also refused to comment about celebrities like Prince Harry possibly leaving the US. The Shade Room shared the reporter’s interaction with Winfrey on their Instagram page, sparking wild theories from fans. Someone did not believe the meet-up had been coincidental, accusing the TV veteran of staging it.
The Instagram user claimed the interaction was “scripted” to clear the endorsement rumors, earning similar sentiments from other theorists. One supporter argued Winfrey staged the interview to remove suspicions of her involvement with the “corrupt circle.” Others wondered where Winfrey was coming from, while some were shocked she was alone without security. “How tf do you find Oprah? Why is she just alone like that?” a concerned fan asked.
Oprah Winfrey Reveals She Was Caught After Leaving the Gym
The questions about how the reporter caught Winfrey alone continued, with an IG user catching her attention. The individual claimed they couldn’t find their keys in the morning, yet the paparazzi quickly spotted the TV icon. Winfrey resonated with the fan’s insight, replying:
“Honey, you and me both are wondering that cause I was just minding my own business leaving the gym.”
While some did not believe her endorsement claims, others argued she was too wealthy to need Harris’s $1 million. Winfrey passionately campaigned for Harris, even hosting a star-studded rally in her honor. She did not hide her distaste for Trump and his policies, especially his stance on reproductive rights. While Winfrey had little to no love for the president-elect, the opposite could be said about her longtime relationship with Gayle King.
The talk show host has been friends with the CBS broadcast journalist for decades. We covered that Winfrey and King addressed the rumors of their friendship being gay earlier this year. During a joint appearance on Melinda French Gates’ Moments That Make Us podcast, they denied having a sexual bond. Winfrey believed the gay speculations started from people not “accustomed to seeing women with this kind of truth bond.” She claimed the duo’s friendship lasted as long as it did because of genuine love, saying:
“The reason why I think our friendship has worked is because Gayle is happier, not happy, but happier for me for any kind of success or victory or challenge I get through than I am for myself. And I feel as happy as she does.”
While Oprah Winfrey didn’t publicly discuss the election results, she must have spoken to her best pal. Could the duo have consoled Kamala Harris after her loss?
