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17 Reasons Why Oprah Is Just Like Us

Oprah—she's just like us! The media mogul has built her career on being candid about her struggles with her weight, her guilty pleasures (remember Oprah's Favorite Things?), her near nervous breakdown, and her love of all things Idris Elba. But nothing has made her feel more "normal" quite like her social media feed where she constantly posts about her life away from the spotlight. Here we count the 17 ways Oprah proves she's just a normal gal.
By Yolanda Sangweni · Updated October 27, 2020
01
She Loves Her Sweats and Yoga Pants

Oprah’s social media feed is peppered with photos of her looking relaxed, hair undone, makeup-free and wearing sweats. We get the feeling the media mogul would live in sweats or yoga pants if she could.

17 Reasons Why Oprah Is Just Like Us
02
She Melts Near Idris Elba

We don’t blame you, Oprah. Not. At. All

17 Reasons Why Oprah Is Just Like Us
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03
She Loves a Cocktail After a Long Day at Work

Ah yes, a watermelon margarita after a late night at the office is just what we need Oprah.

17 Reasons Why Oprah Is Just Like Us
Oprah/ Instagram
04
She Shops at Target

She was there when girls from the Oprah Winfrey Leadership School needed to get some back-to-school shopping done at Target.

17 Reasons Why Oprah Is Just Like Us
05
She Goes to the Doctor’s Office

…the doctor doesn’t come to her. Like, shouldn’t a billionairess get house calls from a doctor? Good to know Oprah schleps to the doctor’s office like the rest of us.

17 Reasons Why Oprah Is Just Like Us
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06
She’s a Total Gadget Girl

If it’s a hot new gadget, you can bet Oprah’s got it. Here, she gushes over her new pair of Beats by Dre wireless headphones.

17 Reasons Why Oprah Is Just Like Us
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07
She Loves Gardening

Who knew the queen of media had a green thumb? Whether picking artichokes, peaches, tomatoes or blackberries, Oprah loves being in her garden.

17 Reasons Why Oprah Is Just Like Us
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08
She Cooks Her Own Holiday Meals

Whether preparing Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas brunch, Oprah’s Instagram feed has taught us that the queen of media loves cooking for friends and family.

17 Reasons Why Oprah Is Just Like Us
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09
She Loves Being Silly

One thing we all know about Oprah is that she loves to have fun. Here, she celebrates the success of The Butler by hula hooping in her yard.

17 Reasons Why Oprah Is Just Like Us
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10
She Has Bad Hair Days

…And doesn’t care what you think because it’s all about the avocados and figs from her garden.

17 Reasons Why Oprah Is Just Like Us
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11
She Makes Her Own Doggie Treats

Oprah. Makes. Her. Own. Doggie. Treats. From scratch?

17 Reasons Why Oprah Is Just Like Us
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12
She Treats Her Pets Like Her Babies

A notorious puppy lover, Oprah has five dogs—two golden retrievers, two springer spaniels and a cocker spaniel—she absoultely spoils.

17 Reasons Why Oprah Is Just Like Us
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13
She Walks Her Own Dogs

Granted, Ms. O isn’t exactly navigating a city block with her pups—she’s on her massive property. Still, we love seeing her do something as normal as walking her own dogs in the rain.

17 Reasons Why Oprah Is Just Like Us
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14
She Needs Feedback on Her Outfits

When the media mogul couldn’t decide on a dress for her sit down with Beyonce, she asked her followers to help her decide. They helped her decide on the purple.

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15
She Plays Tourist
Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham
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16
She Still Gets Star Struck
Whether hanging with Diddy, Kanye or Mick Jagger, Oprah is a total fan when she meets people she admires.
17 Reasons Why Oprah Is Just Like Us
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17
She’s Totally Loving Lupita Nyong’o

Oprah has joined the collective chorus of Lupita love.

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