Is Oprah being unfair??

[opme]

Unfortunately, too many people think its their business. I don't even like Oprah and I still don't think they should be digging in her business.

Someone tell me why this is anyone elses business but hers? And why does it matter? If she is gay or not, it makes no difference to anyone but her.. does it make her a better person, a better talk show host, better human...? Does it affect anyone on this thread individually? No. Why is it that when anyone is single either by choice or circumstances, that everyone assumes that they are gay. I guess it hasn't occurred to anyone that with her history of abuse asnd abandonment that it may simply be that she has commitment issues......

 

[Jeana (DP)]

Someone tell me why this is anyone elses business but hers? And why does it matter? If she is gay or not, it makes no difference to anyone but her.. does it make her a better person, a better talk show host, better human...? Does it affect anyone on this thread individually? No. Why is it that when anyone is single either by choice or circumstances, that everyone assumes that they are gay. I guess it hasn't occurred to anyone that with her history of abuse asnd abandonment that it may simply be that she has commitment issues......

I have no idea. Maybe they think they have a chance with her!!

 

[eve]

IMO the only one who might have a legitimate beef is Ice Cube. If Oprah had Cedric and Eve on to promote Barbership, it makes no sense not to have the lead actor who I believe was also involved with producing the film.

As for Oprah, I truly believe Stedman is her beard and Gayle King is her lover/partner. A friend of mine works for a designer who is featured prominently on her show says this is common knowledge amongst Oprah's staff.

I am not trying to stir up trouble (and I am not worked up) but here is the post that opened the door on this issue, which to me, is only legitimate as an issue because I believe Oprah presents herself as honest and authentic. This would affect my view of her character and integrity, which has been discussed on this thread. A gay friend of mine, with whom I chatted about this, agrees. It would be terrible for her to be sporting a "beard" if she really were gay, given her vocal beliefs about living honestly and authentically. Considering her huge audiences, with the many personal revelations she typically makes on her show, it would really blow me away if she were being so deceptive and IMO, hypocritical. I couldn't care less about her activities in the bedroom, but if she had a "beard," it would really affect my opinion of her. JMO, and I think it relates to the thread discussion.

That being said, I doubt if it is true.

Eve

 

[TisHerself]

I could not care less if she is gay ( which I doubt) I just want the interior of my Jet to be exactly like hers.:dance:

 

[Jeana (DP)]

June 5, 2006, 3:47PM
Oprah crashes two weddings, leaves dishes as a gift

TULSA, Okla. — In a turn perhaps inspired by Vince Vaughn or Owen Wilson, Oprah Winfrey crashed several Tulsa wedding receptions over the weekend, collecting footage that will be seen on her show.

Let me see if I've got this right . . . on the ONE day that is supposed to be ALL ABOUT THE BRIDE, this cow thinks she can just walk in and turn the spotlight on her? She takes all of the attention away from the bride and groom and places it on herself. And she gave them dishes???? Maybe is she bought them a house or paid for their honeymoon, it would be forgivable.

 

[Jules]

Jeana, I agree. It also would have been different if she had asked permission to video tape PRIOR to just showing up with a camera crew. I find that extremely tacky and would be a bit ticked if it had been my wedding - Oprah or not.

 

[deanws]

Let me see if I've got this right . . . on the ONE day that is supposed to be ALL ABOUT THE BRIDE, this cow thinks she can just walk in and turn the spotlight on her? She takes all of the attention away from the bride and groom and places it on herself. And she gave them dishes???? Maybe is she bought them a house or paid for their honeymoon, it would be forgivable.

The article said O wore a veil over her face so you couldn't see it was her. The bride only knew it was O because the paper had an article in it saying that she was in town. I wouldn't have minded if O had showed up for my wedding.

 

[englishleigh]

The article said O wore a veil over her face so you couldn't see it was her. The bride only knew it was O because the paper had an article in it saying that she was in town. I wouldn't have minded if O had showed up for my wedding.

I would have. Ugh.

 

[deanws]

I would have. Ugh.

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[englishleigh]

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Me w/ Oprah at my wedding ----------> :slap:

 

[Jeana (DP)]

The article said O wore a veil over her face so you couldn't see it was her. The bride only knew it was O because the paper had an article in it saying that she was in town. I wouldn't have minded if O had showed up for my wedding.

So a huge black lady with a pink dress and a VEIL over her face walks into your wedding with a camera crew and nobody is supposed to know something is up??? RIIIIIIGGGGGHHHHHHTTTTTT.

 

[Jules]

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Me w/ Oprah at my wedding ----------> :slap:

You after the wedding :behindbar

 

[Masterj]

Someone tell me why this is anyone elses business but hers? And why does it matter? If she is gay or not, it makes no difference to anyone but her.. does it make her a better person, a better talk show host, better human...? Does it affect anyone on this thread individually? No. Why is it that when anyone is single either by choice or circumstances, that everyone assumes that they are gay. I guess it hasn't occurred to anyone that with her history of abuse asnd abandonment that it may simply be that she has commitment issues......

I am the poster who mentioned what I was told by someone who works with Oprah frequently. Whether it is true or not really makes no difference to me, but I have heard it from more than one person (who all personally know her). I don't care if Oprah is gay, straight, purple, overweight, thin, etc. I am not "assuming she is gay," and I am sure she probably does has commitment issues given her past. I think it is absolutely hysterical that people seem to be in an uproar over my comment and are rushing to Oprah's defense. I said I heard she was gay. I didn't say, nor did I imply that there was something wrong with being gay. However, for someone to assume to "know" the woman just because you watch have watched her on TV several times a week, is not very logical.

Most of the time I enjoy Oprah's show and I fully appreciate the good she does in the world. However, she is not God and nor is her opinion/behavior the be all, end all. She is human just like all of us. However, if she truly is gay, as a viewer I would be disappointed that she felt the need to hide that side of her life from the public eye. "IF" she is gay, I wish she would own it, love it and use it to help spread her message of acceptance and tolerance. As I have witnessed with several of my friends, it is very difficult for African-Americans to come out. Here she is undoubtedly the most popular and persuasive woman on American TV, she would have the chance to truly represent. Again, everyone is entitled to there opinion. My opinion is that she is gay and feels (like many celebrities) that acknowledging her sexual orientation will be to the detriment of her career. I find that thinking and behavior to be hypocritcal given the message of hope and accepting one's true self that she consistently promotes.

Anyway, just my opinion which I am certainly entitled to as everyone is entitled to theirs.

 

[deanws]

I am the poster who mentioned what I was told by someone who works with Oprah frequently. Whether it is true or not really makes no difference to me, but I have heard it from more than one person (who all personally know her). I don't care if Oprah is gay, straight, purple, overweight, thin, etc. I am not "assuming she is gay," and I am sure she probably does has commitment issues given her past. I think it is absolutely hysterical that people seem to be in an uproar over my comment and are rushing to Oprah's defense. I said I heard she was gay. I didn't say, nor did I imply that there was something wrong with being gay. However, for someone to assume to "know" the woman just because you watch have watched her on TV several times a week, is not very logical.

Most of the time I enjoy Oprah's show and I fully appreciate the good she does in the world. However, she is not God and nor is her opinion/behavior the be all, end all. She is human just like all of us. However, if she truly is gay, as a viewer I would be disappointed that she felt the need to hide that side of her life from the public eye. "IF" she is gay, I wish she would own it, love it and use it to help spread her message of acceptance and tolerance. As I have witnessed with several of my friends, it is very difficult for African-Americans to come out. Here she is undoubtedly the most popular and persuasive woman on American TV, she would have the chance to truly represent. Again, everyone is entitled to there opinion. My opinion is that she is gay and feels (like many celebrities) that acknowledging her sexual orientation will be to the detriment of her career. I find that thinking and behavior to be hypocritcal given the message of hope and accepting one's true self that she consistently promotes.

Anyway, just my opinion which I am certainly entitled to as everyone is entitled to theirs.

I don't think announcing that one is gay hurts their career. Hollywood is full of them. Look at Ellen. She isn't hurting any. It is something that I don't personally support, but it is them, not me. Everyone has to answer for their own lives. On the other hand, I think Ellen has a wonderful career because she is funny!!! I crack up every time she dances!!
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I believe the big O would do fine no matter what sexual way she swings. I like her for what she has to say, her courage to change her life instead of becoming a victim, and her need to help other people. I also think she is one smart cookie. I do see your point though. She has made her career by standing up for what she believes, and I do think that it would be a disappointment if she lied about that. HOWEVER, I don't think she is gay. I think she and her steady Stedman are totally committed to each other.

 

[deanws]

So a huge black lady with a pink dress and a VEIL over her face walks into your wedding with a camera crew and nobody is supposed to know something is up??? RIIIIIIGGGGGHHHHHHTTTTTT.

Hey...I see a lot of big black ladies that wear pretty pink dresses! You need to come and visit our church.

 

[reportertype]

If Oprah crashes my wedding, she dang well better bring something better than dishes!!!

 

[michelle]

If Oprah crashes my wedding, she dang well better bring something better than dishes!!!

LOL, Heck yea.....

 

[narlacat]

<<I think she and her steady Stedman are totally committed to each other.>>

What was all that fuss about with Jamie Foxx then??
Looked to me like she had a huge crush on him, I can't seem to find out if anything went on though.

 

[windovervocalcords]

I never heard of that obnoxious term "beard" until WS.

Had to google it to find out what the term means. The first link I came to said it was a derogatory term for a woman's genitalia. Regardless, of how it may be more commonly used to refer to a "cover" for the truth of someone's lifestyle I don't like the sound of it. JMO.

In my googling of Oprah and "beard" , I discovered ALANA BEARD. Coincidentally, the second wealthiest African American woman after Oprah. (I guess this is only in her aspirations, that is..)

It all started with a Sports Illustrated Question & Answer in the Dec. 1 issue. In the article, Alana Beard was asked "You once said that if you could be on the cover of any magazine, it would be FORTUNE. What's the headline?" Beard responded, "Alana Beard: The Second Wealthiest African-American Woman in the World Behind Oprah Winfrey."

She is a Duke University alumni, formerly of Shreveport, Louisiana, pro basketball player for the Washington Mystics. Very successful. Love basketball, love women, happy to learn of Ms Beard's her success.

Thanks to the trash talkin' Oprah bashers for this inspiring discovery! Good comes out of negative. Nothing is completely negative or completely positive, is it?

You never know when you'll find a diamond in mud (or mud slinging, for that matter).

(mudslinging: An attempt to destroy someone's reputation: smear, smear campaign. See praise/blame. )

How interesting that would be if Oprah, powerful, successful, positive and black turned out to be gay.

Rich and black was scary enough, now rich, black and gay!

What's the country coming to?

Powerful women are frequently labeled lesbian. Lesbians ought to feel honored by this.

 

[mssheila]

I must be out of touch- I had no idea about the jamie foxx thing. I just googled it and read some of the rumors... sounds like they're joking about it. :waitasec: