Oprah Winfrey is a media figure with an American born name and New York accent. But then, she does not sound like your ‘ordinary’ media star. Oprah has been in the media for over half a century and for many decades now. Even though she was once criticized for her somewhat aggressive behavior in the media, she was always respected by the media for what she had to say and how she said it.
When the Oprah show first came on the air, it quickly became a success. Oprah herself was a big believer in being one of the first ones on the air. She did not wait for the news to break, she reported it on her show. And it was true that she gave the people what they wanted to hear, she got the kids off the school bus and up out of bed, and all the naysayers who doubted her were all heard screaming in terror. At the same time, she was refreshing the show with her fresh take and honesty.
One of the first and biggest influences on Oprah was her mother, Olivia North. Olivia used to dress up as a couple of supermodels, and with her pearly white teeth and a great body, she became known as the ‘pop diva’. She was also known to be outspoken and very overbearing. This was what helped Oprah get rid of many people in her life, including her own mother. The popular refrain was that the ‘pop diva’ spoiled the child, but she also kept Oprah close in a different way.
A lot of younger folks will have heard of and experienced Olivia North’s story before. When Olivia was famous, there was a rumor that she made her children take care of their selves, and the rumors just grew, until it became too big to ignore. This is why Oprah became so big, because of the attacks that were thrown her way.
But when Olivia North was not famous, she worked in television, which she had a great interest in. She loved taking on very important roles, and she took part in a number of huge movies as well. In fact, one famous movie which she appeared in was ‘Jerry McGuire’, and she played a celebrity stuntwoman.
But in the end, the most influential influence on Oprah Winfrey was probably her grandmother, Agnes Price. Oprah’s grandmother was a cookbook author and published quite a few books. And, it is quite possible that this is how she got her love of cooking. Although the fame and glamour of fame have lured a lot of others, but Oprah Winfrey was a stand-out example of a successful girl and a proud woman.
Even after her grandmother’s death, Olivia North did not seem to miss out on the spotlight. Even after all these years, she is still one of the most in-demand celebrities in the world. She has had many roles on television shows, and even films, and she still makes a grand entrance whenever she decides to do so.
So while Olivia North may seem as if she does not need to be talked about, in fact she really does not have to. She will speak for herself, and she will speak for Oprah Winfrey, so let’s give her what she wants and have her on our televisions, no matter where we are, and even in our kitchen tables!
