Age: 53

Fortune: self made

Source: television

Net Worth: $1.5 bil

Country Of Citizenship: United States

Residence: Chicago, Illinois , United States, North America

Industry: Media/Entertainment

Marital Status: single,

Education: Tennessee State University, Bachelor of Arts / Science

As she embarks on her third decade ruling daytime television, Oprah is still finding other worlds to conquer: on Broadway (The Color Purple), on radio (her new network, Oprah & Friends, debuted last year on XM Radio). Born in rural Mississippi, became TV newscaster in Nashville, Baltimore. Joined Chicago TV station, turned third-rated morning show into nation's No. 1 talk show. The Oprah Winfrey Show launched nationally 1986; currently airs in 127 countries, drawing 48 million viewers a week. Owns property in Chicago, Hawaii, Santa Barbara, Calif. Gives to needy women, children via Oprah's Angel Network and the Oprah Winfrey Foundation. Opened $40 million Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in January.

by forbes