Top Lists
Because of her success, Oprah has also appeared on several different "Top Lists" throughout the years. Some of the more popular and profound ones inlcude the following:
Forbes Magazine's 400 Richest Americans (1995)(First woman and only African-American)
Time Magazines Lists of 100 Most Influential People of the Year and 100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century
(Oprah has been the only person to appear on the list every year.)
One of America's Top 50 Most Generous Philanthropists (2005)
Life Magazine listed her as the Most Influential Woman and the Most Influential Black Person of her generation.
Life Magazine also placed her on the 100 People Who Changed the World List among company such as Jesus Christ and Elvis Presley. (Oprah was the only living woman to make the list.)
Oprah was the first woman and African-American to top Entainment Weekly's list of 101 Most Powerful People in the Entertainment Industry. (1998.)
These are just a few of the numerous lists she has been placed on througout her career. Oprahs awards and achievements are a direct result of all her hard work and dedication. These awards demonstrate all of the wonderful donations Oprah has given to not only our society, but also the world.
Forbes Magazine's 400 Richest Americans (1995)(First woman and only African-American)
Time Magazines Lists of 100 Most Influential People of the Year and 100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century
(Oprah has been the only person to appear on the list every year.)
One of America's Top 50 Most Generous Philanthropists (2005)
Life Magazine listed her as the Most Influential Woman and the Most Influential Black Person of her generation.
Life Magazine also placed her on the 100 People Who Changed the World List among company such as Jesus Christ and Elvis Presley. (Oprah was the only living woman to make the list.)
Oprah was the first woman and African-American to top Entainment Weekly's list of 101 Most Powerful People in the Entertainment Industry. (1998.)
These are just a few of the numerous lists she has been placed on througout her career. Oprahs awards and achievements are a direct result of all her hard work and dedication. These awards demonstrate all of the wonderful donations Oprah has given to not only our society, but also the world.