Shocking Oprah Moments Even Her Fans Don’t Know

7. She Got Her Ears Pierced At Age 51

And it happened on national television! Winfrey hadn’t had her ears pierced before and decided to do so on her 51st birthday. For some reason, the idea of getting her ears pierced scared her — but she did it. She had a plastic surgeon do the deed. That’s something Oprah can afford. The next slide will tell you exactly how much she’s worth!

8. As Of 2014, She Was America’s Only Black Billionaire

Winfrey’s net worth is said to be in the billions. Aside from having her talk show, Oprah has been in movies, done television specials, and owns her own production company. She has also written books and has her own magazine. She is estimated to be worth $3 billion, just a half billion less than President Donald Trump.