Oprah Winfrey turns 60 today, a milestone that is not lost on the mogul, who reflects on her amazing career in the January issue of O, The Oprah Magazine . “I’m 60 this month! 60. I’m so glad I’ve lived long enough to say those words and celebrate their meaning,” she wrote. “I’m turning 60. I’m alive. Healthy. Strong.” 27 Memorable Oprah Winfrey Moments Open Slideshow 1. Tom Cruise Jumps on Oprah’s Couch Tom Cruise, back in his heyday. What a NUT! View As List 1. Tom Cruise Jumps on Oprah’s Couch Tom Cruise, back in his heyday. What a NUT! 2. Couch Jumping Fun Tom Cruise jumps on Oprah’s couch and has a blast. So much fun! 3. Tig Ol’ Bitties Terrence Howard describes making love (scenes) with Oprah in an interview with Movie Fanatic. 4. Lance Armstrong and Oprah Winfrey Lance Armstrong and Oprah Winfrey talk about his doping scandal. 5. Lance Armstrong Admits to Drug Use Yes, Lance Armstrong used performance enhancing drugs. He admits it in this interview. 6. Oprah Winfrey Nude Sculptor Daniel Edwards has way too much time on his hands. The so-called artist has made a gold, naked bust out of Oprah Winfrey. Just because, we guess. 7. Oprah Winfrey Afro Wig Oprah Winfrey rocks a giant afro wig on her latest magazine cover. 8. Oprah Winfrey Natural Hair Oprah Winfrey lets her natural hair down. Or out, in this case. Here she is on the new cover of O. 9. Oprah, No Makeup Oprah Tweeted a cute pic of herself with no makeup on the set of her new movie The Butler. Here it is. 10. Oprah Screaming Montage Oprah Winfrey loves screaming celebrity names. She’s probably the best in the business at it. 11. Oprah on Christmas Oprah is in the Christmas spirit. She celebrates here with her loved ones. 12. Uh O Oprah Winfrey is ready to lay the smack down on someone or something. 13. Robin Thicke and Oprah Robin Thicke talks here with Oprah. Naturally, his performance with Miley Cyrus at the VMAs was a big part of the interview. 14. Kim Kardashian and Oprah! Kim Kardashian poses here with Kanye West and, yes, Oprah Winfrey. They all hung out at a pre-Emmy Awards party in Los Angeles. 15. Oprah W. Photograph Oprah out and about in New York. She remains one of the most powerful women … ever. 16. Oprah and Rihanna Pic Rihanna and Oprah on OWN. Cool interview. 17. Rihanna on Chris Brown Attack Rihanna opens up to Oprah about the night she says she lost her best friend. Plus, why Rihanna felt protective of Chris despite her anger. 18. Oprah and Gaga Oprah and Gaga chat about some things. 19. Oprah and Bobbi Oprah Winfrey greets Bobbi Kristina in this photo from their interview on OWN, as the latter opened up about the passing of her mom. 20. Goodbye, Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey got emotional during a star-studded special taping of her show. Pretty much everyone in show business turned out to say goodbye. 21. Oprah and Rielle Oprah Winfrey interviews Rielle Hunter in 2010. Why even give her the time of day, we can’t say, but the scandal was very noteworthy. 22. Oprah’s Favorite Things: What Are They? Oprah Winfrey has many favorite things. She names them here. 23. Lindsay Lohan Talks to Oprah A rundown on Lindsay Lohan’s raw, emotional talk with Oprah Winfrey. 24. Oprah Winfrey Gives Away Another Car Oprah Winfrey has done it again. Watch her give away a car in this clip from Jimmy Kimmel Live. 25. Octomom OWN Interview Octomom sits down for a “where are they now” interview with Oprah. 26. David Letterman Oprah Interview – On Affair David Letterman reflects on how he told wife Regina Lasko about his affair. 27. 50 Cent Oprah Interview He’s got a schnauzer named Oprah and a cat named Gayle. Watch as rapper 50 Cent explains why he chose these names for his pets  and why Oprah takes it as a compliment (whether he meant it as one or not). The woman who’s seen and done it all says there’s one thing she’ll no longer do after hitting the big 6-0, and that’s worry about her public perception. “I’m turning 60, and – please don’t take offense – I no longer have to be concerned about what anyone thinks of me!” O said, adding that there will be no more: “Am I doing it right? Am I saying it right? Am I being what or who I’m ‘supposed’ to be? I’m turning 60, and I’ve earned the right to be just as I am,” she said. “I’m more secure in being myself than I’ve ever been.” In hindsight, Winfrey is amazed that she’s been able to break so many barriers throughout her 30-plus-year career, as she should be. She is truly peerless. Scroll through the gallery above for some photos and videos from recent years, when THG has had the pleasure of covering some of her endeavors!
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Happy 60th Birthday, Oprah Winfrey!
