Oprah Winfrey says she was left feeling 'embarrassed and humiliated' after being grilled about her weight during an interview with the late Joan Rivers. 'I’m sitting there, and we’re toward the end of the interview, and Joan turns to me and says, "So, tell me, you know, how’d you gain the weight?" Winfrey recalled responding to the question by telling Rivers she 'ate a lot' - promoting an indignant but ultimately well-meaning reply from the host. While she left the studio feeling 'humiliated and embarrassed,' Winfrey insisted she wasn't angry because she believed Rivers was 'right' to make the enquiry. She has stated her goal is 160lbs but has not revealed what her current weight is.

Source: Daily Mail January 13, 2026 11:32 UTC