5. Oprah Winfrey – United States
Net worth: $2.7 billion – As of March 2012
Source: Television, self-made
Age: 57 Marital Status: Single, Citizenship: United States
Education: BA/BS, Tennessee State University
Oprah Winfrey is an American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist. Born to single teenage mother, Oprah grew up on grandmother’s farm in Mississippi. Moved to Wisconsin where she says she was a victim of sexual abuse. Talk show debuted in 1986, now a haven for women worldwide. Guests range from celebrities to politicians to victims of abuse. Expanded empire includes broadcasts around world, O magazine, esteemed book club and “favorite things” lists. Daytime talk queen is moved show to a night slot on the new Oprah Winfrey Network cable channel.
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