Oprah Winfrey recounted 1985 Tonight Show appearance where Joan Rivers body-shamed her about weight.

Oprah Winfrey recounted a 1985 appearance on The Tonight Show, where guest host Joan Rivers body-shamed her, asking "Tell me, why are you so fat?" during a discussion about her successful role on A.M. Chicago. Winfrey, who was worried about losing a role in The Color Purple due to her weight, recalled feeling shamed by Rivers' comments on national television.

July 02, 2024
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