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The pair, who are rarely photographed together dined at the ABC Kitchen in New York City.
Just days ago, Oprah spoke to CBS This Morning and she admitted that she made some mistakes by taking on her OWN network too soon (click here if you missed that).
At 58, Winfrey realizes that life is short and you have no success without failure. In the recent issue of “O” Magazine, the talk show maven looks back on her youth and pats herself on the back for a job well done in a letter written to her younger self.
She starts the letter with “Dear beautiful brown-skinned girl… “
In the letter, Oprah addresses her 25 year old self, whom she poses alongside on the cover of the recent issue.
She also references a photo of herself at aged 19 perched on a wall outside Nashville’s WLAC-TV where she was became the youngest and the first black news reporter.
‘You’re proud of yourself for getting the job,’ she writes about her new employment, ‘but uncertain you’ll be able to manage all your college classes before 1 and arrive at the station by 1:30 for a full day’s work.’
She also addresses how her boyfriend felt at the time about her getting such an important gig.
Surprisingly though, given her incredibly drive and success, what is on her mind in that moment is entirely typical of any young woman her age: her boyfriend.
She adds: ‘Even so, your biggest concern is how to manage your love life with Bubba. Yes, you are dating someone named Bubba.’
Recalling that she had taken him to see her workplace that day, Oprah assures her young self that though he seemed unimpressed, he was in fact intimidated.
She writes: ‘You don’t know this, though, because you can see yourself only through his eyes. ’A lesson you will have to learn again and again: to see yourself with your own eyes, to love yourself from your own heart.’ READ MORE
I wonder where ol’ Bubba is today? Doesn’t really matter though… because Miss O has her Steadman by her side through thick and thin.
Through her many success and heartbreaking failures, Steadman has been there holding it down, solid like a rock and never blocking her shine.
I’ve actually witnessed how Steadman’s presence calmed the “superwoman” during one of the toughest moments of her life, the taping of her very last Oprah Show. Steadman was seated near the stage but far enough for Oprah to keep her eyes locked on HIM when she was giving her emotional farewell.
My heart melted when every time it seemed she was about to break down, he’d throw up a lil thumbs up and mouth a few words and she would smile.
I write all that to say that every “Oprah” needs a “Steadman”…
The May edition of O Magazine hits newsstands April 10th
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I personally think Stedman needs Oprah. She’s the strong one. But he’s smart enuf to know he Betta have her back! And she’s smart enuf to let him know he Betta have her back, lol.
I think they both need and compliment each other. Its not about what one has (who has more) but the chemistry regarding what one can do for the other in the relationship.
Must be truly wonderful to find a love that is your equal. Women "settle" most of the time. He must be some kinda’ man. Like Barack is for Michelle. It’s not a thing where one is narcistic,intellectual,an over achiever,beautiful or rich. To find someone like you who loves you just the way you are,not compromising their own personality which is why you love them. Steadman seems just that kind of man for Oprah. I’m glad they found each other.
Ummmm, Steadman is Oprah’s beard.
O’s feet are HORRID!
Yeeea O got a lil’ bonion prolem’ but least they moisturized!
That’s really sweet I didn’t notice that on the final show.
wow Oprah’s bunions are big. Look how much her right foot has drifted. I wonder why she hasnt had surgery? At least have the bunions cut off (having the toes straightened is what is painful as they have to cut tendons).
She is a billionaire so no doubt she will have the best foot dr in the whole world.
I wonder if her weight/health is why she hasnt had the surgery?
Yeah. Especially if u are at the peak if your career field like she is. No commitments, just companionship
if thats all you can find on oprah is her bunions look at her beauty and her heart id take her bunions any day to be as wonderful as she is and giving love you oprah