Media mogul Oprah Winfrey has stepped out in Sydney looking noticeably trimmer, showcasing the results of her reported use of the weight loss drug Ozempic. The 71-year-old television icon was photographed arriving at her hotel on Tuesday, radiating energy ahead of her first national speaking tour of Australia in over a decade.
A Slimmer Figure Down Under
Oprah Winfrey has shed over 20 kilograms, a transformation she has attributed to using medication like Ozempic. Her slimmer frame was on full display as she returned from a leisurely breakfast and stroll in the beachside suburb of Bondi. Stepping from her private car, she wore a casual yet chic ensemble of a green T-shirt and blue patterned leggings, topped with a woven sun hat.
Her accessories added a playful touch, notably a banana tied around her neck, alongside sunglasses, hoop earrings, and a smartwatch. She completed the look with practical sneakers, smiling warmly and making excited expressions for onlookers as she headed into her hotel.
The 'An Audience with Oprah' Tour Returns
This visit marks Winfrey's highly anticipated return to Australia, her first since her landmark 2010 tour. She will host a series of live 'in conversation' events across the country throughout December, starting in Sydney on Thursday before moving to Adelaide, Brisbane, and Melbourne.
"I'm beyond excited to return after ten years," Oprah stated publicly. "The energy, warmth, and spirit I felt from audiences last time stayed with me. This tour is a chance to reconnect, reflect, and be reinspired - together."
Echoes of the 2010 'Oprah House' Spectacle
Her previous tour created a significant cultural moment, famously rebranding the Sydney Opera House as the 'Oprah House' for four episodes of her talk show. That extravagant visit, which cost Australian taxpayers an estimated $5 million, included 300 superfans from the US and several headline-grabbing incidents.
Memorable moments from the 2010 tour included surprise giveaways, a $250,000 donation to a cancer patient, and actor Hugh Jackman's zip-line mishap during a live taping. Despite some criticism over the cost, Winfrey defended it as a valuable investment in tourism, with the broadcast episodes eventually reaching 145 countries and showcasing Australian landmarks to a global audience.
Now, over a decade later, a rejuvenated and noticeably trimmer Oprah is set to captivate Australian audiences once again, promising meaningful conversations about future possibilities as she embarks on this new chapter of her connection with the country.
