Oprah Winfrey Acceptance Speech - 1998

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  • @hannahkatlee
    @hannahkatlee 6 років тому +449

    Oprah has been winning lifetime achievement awards since I was born. I’m 19. What an icon.

    • @sai9718
      @sai9718 5 років тому +1

      uknow who last year I was 20 now I’m 21

    • @jaygrum
      @jaygrum 5 років тому +4

      @uknow who love how boomers destroy an economy and bomb a country every 5 seconds. You should have learned to help future generations and that death counts aren't just a number.

    • @bobkuusela3273
      @bobkuusela3273 5 років тому

      She won her first lifetime achievement award when she was 12

  • @anandr1385
    @anandr1385 8 років тому +236

    Nowadays you hardly see any of the other actors crying during the winner's speech. There was do much love for her in that room.

    • @dinam5017
      @dinam5017 7 років тому +3

      it's not a competition..it's a life achievement award..no other nominees or anything! :D

    • @Jessica-fb1px
      @Jessica-fb1px 7 років тому +4

      i was just thinking that

  • @priyanktiwari5152
    @priyanktiwari5152 5 років тому +74

    This happened 21 years ago
    She should get a second lifetime achievement award.

  • @breakout4347
    @breakout4347 8 років тому +222

    That prayer "Use me God.." Oh how God answered her prayer! I love you Oprah!

  • @ahsanrauf6144
    @ahsanrauf6144 8 років тому +231

    she is one of the most successful business women of 21st century

  • @shanec9840
    @shanec9840 10 років тому +143

    That is the most well articulate heart felt acceptance speech I've ever heard. I am inspired. Steadman was so shy lol. But it takes a guy like Steadman, whose self assured, to be with a woman like Oprah. Not many men have the confidence to accept not being in the spot light.

    • @margh737
      @margh737 3 роки тому +6

      Stedman wasn't shy. He was moved by the kind comments Oprah made about him. Seemed more like he was tearing up and didn't want that to spill, so he covered his eyes.

    • @minewheaties5029
      @minewheaties5029 Рік тому

      Hardly ever heard about their relationship. In fact, I never even heard about Stedman until 2009. He is clearly a professional lover. She's not like Amanda Bearse or even mean Ellen DeGeneres when it comes to coming out of the closet.

    • @minewheaties5029
      @minewheaties5029 Рік тому

      @@margh737 Their relationship is absolute B.S.

    • @margh737
      @margh737 Рік тому +1

      @@minewheaties5029 do you know them personally?

    • @minewheaties5029
      @minewheaties5029 Рік тому

      @@margh737 That's the thing. Stedman's so unheard of compared with too many other celebrity romance partners. Kitty Kelly got Aunt Katherine to confess he is a cover up.

  • @earthakittsghost1391
    @earthakittsghost1391 8 років тому +740

    every girl needs a Stedman, Gayle and a Maya in their life.

    • @CLM1988
      @CLM1988 7 років тому +21

      I want to like this a million times....

    • @ritajames7578
      @ritajames7578 7 років тому +11

      Exactly, The only thing most men want these days from a girl is SEX! SEX!! SEX!!! No intellect @ all

    • @SanthoshKumar-vc1hw
      @SanthoshKumar-vc1hw 5 років тому +4

      They only need god. Amen

    • @SanthoshKumar-vc1hw
      @SanthoshKumar-vc1hw 5 років тому +2

      They only need god. Amen!

    • @jaclynvazquez6155
      @jaclynvazquez6155 5 років тому +1

      well said ....

  • @elevenart
    @elevenart 9 років тому +321

    My god is she powerful... I'm in tears.
    I hate TV, haven't had a television for 20 years but - Oprah, a meteor of hope for the masses, I say ... thank god for TV. She's every symbol of all that racists hate, that is just pure Perfection. And now she is a billionaire that uses money to help Africa, common Americans, Nature, education, the animal kingdom, women, overweight people... Thank you Oprah Winfrey.

    • @shannonmiller2204
      @shannonmiller2204 8 років тому

      Flenif2247
      Michael bunle

    • @blognewb
      @blognewb 6 років тому

      *Racists' favorite response: call the people who caught onto their bullshit as racist.*

    • @gauravw6947
      @gauravw6947 6 років тому

      Jean Jones Stop with the assumptions and baseless accusations.. Jill Messick died because of people like you, who just judge others without knowing the truth.. If you have brain, think twice before accusing someone and playing with their lives.. This award is for professional work, not personal life..

    • @gauravw6947
      @gauravw6947 6 років тому

      jozsefkacsa Your comment shows how miserable you are.. Calling names to an achiever like Oprah won't help you achieve even 0.5% of Oprah's professional achievements..

  • @GoodSpiritBadBoy
    @GoodSpiritBadBoy 7 років тому +31

    Fantastic human being and fabulous speech! I am happy to have lived through Oprah's growth through the years! What a lady! What a woman! What a human being! Just wow!

  • @ramblerchic8180
    @ramblerchic8180 Рік тому +5

    She is better than a business woman. She does not put money before people. I’m in awe of her and even though the Oprah Show is over, she continues to inspire and continues to give to others.

  • @blessedbeyond5722
    @blessedbeyond5722 8 років тому +296

    The fact that she acknowledges God to have used her is great. Everything belongs to God

  • @joyxu2881
    @joyxu2881 4 роки тому +42

    Nobody:
    UA-cam: recommends after 11 yeats

  • @sushie9
    @sushie9 3 роки тому +8

    So many ppl crying happy tears for her. Queen Oprah!

  • @jayelove1504
    @jayelove1504 8 років тому +37

    Like Oprah, I want to run on to see what the end will be. She is a Godsend for humanity.....ILove You!

  • @dldmills53
    @dldmills53 10 років тому +65

    She is giving us amazing swooped bangs!

  • @kmeeks92987
    @kmeeks92987 9 років тому +88

    I thank God for so many people who have stepped in the world to make it a better place and I honestly and whole heartedly thank God for Oprah Winfrey

  • @rosemichel7542
    @rosemichel7542 3 роки тому +7

    Wow 20+ years later she could win another lifetime achievement award

  • @lorylove6943
    @lorylove6943 9 років тому +32

    If you achive something in life remember there is always somebody who makes sacrifices for you-known or unknown. In order to have what you have.

    • @deloriswilliams3495
      @deloriswilliams3495 6 років тому

      Thank you love,God bless you .you.are so.right .😇

    • @lisaryherd4685
      @lisaryherd4685 4 роки тому

      Lory Love.....Yes, you are exactly right and few people acknowledge this!!!

    • @NathalieLazo
      @NathalieLazo 3 роки тому

      You explained this really well! 😄
      Thanks for the great points about how when someone a makes a sacrifice is when we achieve something great in life!
      I'll remember this for next time!

  • @CoffeeMagical
    @CoffeeMagical 11 років тому +14

    What a great speech!!! Tears running my eyes. She emblematically carries the light of freedom

  • @FGCOUNCIL
    @FGCOUNCIL 3 роки тому +1

    I have listened to this speech so many times. As a native Mississippian I thank God for the life and living legacy of Oprah Winfrey. Her prayer for God to use her was a prayer for many around the world that she has connected with and blessed beyond measure. Love you Oprah.....

  • @tulinbeyduz920
    @tulinbeyduz920 7 років тому +28

    The embodiment of humbleness

  • @kristigechuashvili9631
    @kristigechuashvili9631 8 років тому +12

    you are the greatest human being , you survived me through my difficult time Oprah!!!

  • @projektbrot
    @projektbrot 12 років тому +9

    shes such a strong, proud person... love her energy

  • @DanniShanea
    @DanniShanea 8 років тому +100

    Oprah's hair was laid! Yaaasssss!

  • @feebifierce8867
    @feebifierce8867 6 років тому +43

    God is definitely using you Oprah...We love you!!

    • @choochietrixie9352
      @choochietrixie9352 6 років тому

      Feebi Fierce My mother told me she use to be on TV & was popular. Why did they cancel her.

    • @feebifierce8867
      @feebifierce8867 6 років тому +3

      THEY DIDNT CANCEL HER SHOW. SHE RETIRED AFTER OVER 30 YEARS AND WENT ON TO BUY HER OWN NETWORK WHICH IS CALLED OWN. SHE IS A BILLIONAIRE.

  • @AnnaElizabethI
    @AnnaElizabethI 10 років тому +143

    Anyone who talks negatively of this woman or anyone else successful is simply jealous and that's all. Why don't you invest that energy in your own life, instead of posting shit on youtube? lol

    • @Gooseman2k2
      @Gooseman2k2 9 років тому +6

      Yea... fuck those Stalin haters!!!
      They just Jelly of his sexy Mustache!!!

    • @monicahunter2389
      @monicahunter2389 9 років тому +8

      I absolutely agree. There are people who appear in our lives certain of God's plan to be used for the greatest good and for the sake of humanity. If you look with your heart and not just your eyes you can see an aura that eminates from their soul. God expects greatness from all of His children, and I believe that He designates a chosen few to lead the rest of His children to realize the best in themselves. I will always have a place in my heart for Oprah Winfrey, because she understands that what we ALL are given is not simply a living, breathing life, but more importantly an opportunity to be used by the Highest God to serve one another and make the living existence all that it can and should be according to God's will.

    • @ReginaDillard
      @ReginaDillard 9 років тому +2

      +Monica Hunter This comment resonated with my heart and spirit. I could not have said this any better. Thank you for posting.

    • @TheTessEffects
      @TheTessEffects 7 років тому +1

      Anna Elizabeth, thank you so much for saying that. I feel the same way.

  • @IAmQube
    @IAmQube 3 роки тому +64

    I don’t know why but Oprah just naturally spews wisdom. I said it once, I’ll say it again. She is God’s gift to mankind

    • @1lionmurrill
      @1lionmurrill 3 роки тому +7

      God’s gift to mankind? That’s a little dramatic…

    • @threefish5443
      @threefish5443 2 роки тому

      I so agree!!! ♥️

    • @randompersonn4
      @randompersonn4 2 роки тому +1

      Definitely not God's gift to mankind LMAO that is absolutely absurd

    • @DippyHippie
      @DippyHippie Рік тому

      @@1lionmurrill go away & spew your cynicism!

    • @DippyHippie
      @DippyHippie Рік тому

      @@randompersonn4 you too…go away & spew your cynicism!

  • @ThaSoloist
    @ThaSoloist 10 років тому +9

    "Stedman, you're the sweetest man."

  • @Ayan44
    @Ayan44 11 років тому +18

    i look up to her, she's my inspiration

  • @nelsonvega3444
    @nelsonvega3444 2 роки тому +2

    She will be remember in the history books as one of the greatest television personalities that ever walk in those halls….she changed the talk shows for ever….a truly remarkable woman …not just in show business..but a great human being….

  • @lisev415
    @lisev415 8 років тому +42

    God use me...

  • @mitaw4424
    @mitaw4424 6 років тому +32

    “God, use me.” 🙏🏻

  • @manishmalviya8511
    @manishmalviya8511 5 років тому +6

    90s what a great decade for world there were so much amazing and talented people in every field in cinema or sports or politics and many more

  • @46foryounger
    @46foryounger 3 роки тому +1

    Oprah has helped so many people from all walks of lives I really believe she deserves a noble peace prize

  • @D3IM2NTEII1
    @D3IM2NTEII1 10 років тому +5

    Oprah truly is such an inspiration - you can really tell that that moment in her life was one she'll never forget :)

  • @refra1046
    @refra1046 3 роки тому +1

    WHAT A GREAT SPEECH..OPRAH SURE DID DESERVE THIS AWARD 👏THOSE WORDS JUST FLOWED NATURALLY..TIL THIS DAY..3-18-2021...YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION...A BEAKEN OF LIGHT!!

  • @sugarlove
    @sugarlove 10 років тому +23

    wonderful!

  • @bccbg3921
    @bccbg3921 7 років тому +2

    "God use me." Thank you for bringing out the beacon of light for all of us, Ms Oprah. Salud!

  • @gremlins831
    @gremlins831 10 років тому +34

    How the hell is someone this eloquent...

  • @adamkirby2570
    @adamkirby2570 4 роки тому +1

    What a remarkable woman! I miss seeing her daily! She is a true angel to so many in this world...may God bless her🙏

  • @Mariahmusicful
    @Mariahmusicful 12 років тому +3

    This woman inpires me so extremly much, I absolutely love her, she is incredible...

  • @bromleylowe2720
    @bromleylowe2720 10 років тому +40

    Stedman's got a terrible headache at 1:44

  • @fenderstratguy
    @fenderstratguy 14 років тому +3

    What an immensely positive person. Cheers, Oprah!

  • @scripted-cottagecitykids5704
    @scripted-cottagecitykids5704 11 років тому

    This is my first time hearing a speach from Oprah, outside of her/your recent LifeClass tour. I feel instantly connected with your/her prayer.You are an amazing woman who's strength is moving. You are truely filled with Love & Light!

  • @talk2birds128
    @talk2birds128 3 роки тому +8

    She’s so beautifully articulate. 🖤

  • @cvodthemod2103
    @cvodthemod2103 4 роки тому +1

    She is an icon. One of the most courageous, beautiful people I’ve been able to witness in my lifetime. She has been the champion for those who had no voice and helped create change in the world for everyone; the abused, the neglected, the disenfranchised, regardless of race, color, creed, or gender. Bravo. She promotes education and reading and love and living and balance and passion, to name a few. Thank you dear lady. Thank you.

  • @Adria_Berryhill
    @Adria_Berryhill 11 років тому +7

    Has to be one of the best award acceptance speeches ive ever heard

  • @tward9708
    @tward9708 3 роки тому

    I am 26 and this speech has just made me realize my life has JUST begun.

  • @minafanelli8931
    @minafanelli8931 8 років тому +14

    EPIC... U GO GIRL!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏

  • @BlackMaven
    @BlackMaven 13 років тому

    Sooooo inspiring, it makes everything else look like small stuff. And she spoke soooo elegantly, articulately, and beautifully. It was like listening to poetry. She is amazing. More power to her!!

  • @maryann7941
    @maryann7941 8 років тому +20

    I absolutely love her!!!!!

  • @hyperiondragon
    @hyperiondragon 4 роки тому

    Was that off the cuff? That was amazing and so succinct. I only learned recently the beacon Barbara was for Oprah, and for her to present the award to Oprah is the stuff dreams are made of. She got the lifetime achievement award in 1998, wow. She still had so much steam left to burn after that, as we have all seen. Congratulations Oprah.

  • @greenfields222
    @greenfields222 14 років тому +3

    One of my many role models. Love her.

  • @bluewrenreilly4414
    @bluewrenreilly4414 11 років тому +2

    She is a wonderful human being and Steadman is great too.

  • @AquariansGr00ve
    @AquariansGr00ve 3 роки тому +7

    You can see Oprah’s impact even back then. White, black Hispanic etc were all emotional when she won this award. Oprah is the standard !!!

  • @zazuzazz5419
    @zazuzazz5419 3 роки тому +2

    A powerful person… an eloquent speech.

  • @rr7firefly
    @rr7firefly 8 років тому +62

    Articulate and idealistic.

  • @gogogotham
    @gogogotham 13 років тому +1

    I love it when women express themselves intelligently and forget not their creator.
    What a beautiful speech.

  • @ellieemae1
    @ellieemae1 10 років тому +13

    woooooooooooohoooo love me some oprah!!!!!!!!!!

  • @francerichards5955
    @francerichards5955 3 роки тому +1

    What a woman!!!!!!!!!!!
    So so beautiful and so smart!!!!!!!!!
    She could be awesome president!!!!!!

  • @00Cre00
    @00Cre00 10 років тому +12

    0:54 Deidre Hall!!!!
    2:45 Deidre needs a tissue!!

    • @bigdada8253
      @bigdada8253 10 років тому +4

      That's Marlana to you! lol She never ages its amazing

    • @00Cre00
      @00Cre00 10 років тому

      Big Dada Honey I bow to ALLLL that is thee QUEEN

  • @cnovikamaharani
    @cnovikamaharani 4 роки тому

    How can Oprah made such a beautiful words????
    I absolutely gonna pray what she prays.

  • @luc00144
    @luc00144 8 років тому +5

    She dated Eric Holder?

  • @HelloSunshine143
    @HelloSunshine143 14 років тому

    nobody compares to that woman right there. shes amazing & so inspirational. ily oprah!!!

  • @manidar1977
    @manidar1977 10 років тому +2

    God Use me. Dude thats powerful.

  • @LibraDoll10
    @LibraDoll10 14 років тому

    *tears* I love Oprah. She is a true inspiration and not just for women but for all. Amazing Speech!
    Thanks for posting. :)

  • @liamthorburn117
    @liamthorburn117 10 років тому +3

    Hope you enjoy your emmy because you have received your reward, there will be no other rewards for you, only judgement as you have and still are deceiving people and leading them to hell because despite your idea of many ways to get to Heaven there is but one and that is Jesus, He is the way the truth and the life no one comes unto the Father except through Him

    • @RandMiller325
      @RandMiller325 10 років тому +5

      What is she leading people to do?

    • @liamthorburn117
      @liamthorburn117 10 років тому

      She is leading people to hell with her new age teachings and concepts of many ways to Heaven....thats what she is doing and it is getting late not much time left to be saved....Ihope she does.get saved.

    • @alexisohara2000
      @alexisohara2000 10 років тому +3

      liam thorburn Then why are you watching her videos? hmmmm. If I don't believe in or don't agree with something, I certainly don't look it up on youtube. It IS getting late so worry about your own salvation, not Oprah's.

    • @liamthorburn117
      @liamthorburn117 10 років тому

      Alexis O'Hara Hey for your information I do NOT watch her videos, she was on another video that led me to the one I commented on and I do not have to worry about my salvation thank you....I AM SAVED........ARE YOU Aexis?hmmmmm???? if not I suggest you worry about YOUR salvation!!!

    • @RandMiller325
      @RandMiller325 10 років тому +2

      Lol

  • @ridwanturnip6641
    @ridwanturnip6641 6 років тому +1

    She already had vision about her life that she's going to be even bigger and bigger in the future..

  • @organboi
    @organboi 9 років тому +7

    Complete and utter bullshit.

  • @mojojojo787
    @mojojojo787 12 років тому

    I've never seen the Oprah Winfrey show in my life, but how she carries herself here, with so much grace, dignity and class, I understand why she is who she is and why she is held in so such high regard.

  • @atlast23
    @atlast23 13 років тому

    Perfect speech. Thanks for coming along in our lifetime Oprah, you are one of a kind.

  • @DemiJoMorcom
    @DemiJoMorcom 12 років тому +1

    she gets a lifetime achievement award in 1998, 15 years later and she's 100x more incredible than she was in '98.. this woman is unbelievable

  • @ThaSoloist
    @ThaSoloist 10 років тому +2

    "Stedman, you're the sweetest man." I love that part.

  • @gaurisingh3985
    @gaurisingh3985 3 роки тому

    Oh Oprah..... You are a miracle and an inspiration. You can never fathom what you are to us and how you lead us to a better place and to be better versions of ourselves 🙏🙏🙏

  • @NonsoADike
    @NonsoADike 14 років тому

    Run on till eternity...
    For beautiful soul you be...
    Plus joy of many free spirited generations...
    I love this woman... Anybody got a problem with that???
    May God infinitely keep blessing YOU + all the women of the globe...

  • @debatabletruths6687
    @debatabletruths6687 3 роки тому

    Was never and will never be an Oprah fan, but there's no mistaking the scale of her celebrity.

  • @royalreader
    @royalreader 12 років тому

    She is the most incredible woman I have ever seen. Her story, her way with words and her impact on us all cannot be disputed. God is using her. I so love Oprah! She is my mentor and my muse and she doesn't even know it!

  • @angieswensonmedia
    @angieswensonmedia 14 років тому

    There will never be another and there will be a void when she leaves her show. We need more inspiring people like her.

  • @MsLotusBlooms
    @MsLotusBlooms 5 років тому +1

    Oprah, what a force of goodness and inspiration in the world!

  • @MrStephanie1212
    @MrStephanie1212 14 років тому +1

    That's so moving.. I cried :( Love you Oprah so much!

  • @annagemy606
    @annagemy606 5 років тому

    What an icon! I love the hope an inspiration Oprah has always given me. She is without a doubt a class act. She believes in everyone and sets an example for all.

  • @olivia6063
    @olivia6063 5 років тому +1

    Oprah a true legend in so many ways.❤

  • @brendaseager7371
    @brendaseager7371 5 років тому

    Wow good for her. To take every opportunity and use it to get where she is right now is what we all should do. Her relationship with her partner is magical to me. So beautiful to see someone in this world have success and happiness in every area of their life. I was born a caregiver and looked after other people’s needs all my life, this was my path so when I see what someone born in a similar background reach the moon, I get twinges of jealousy for seconds only and in a good way.. Congratulations in life achievements.

  • @kittykatwolf8294
    @kittykatwolf8294 3 роки тому

    You know it 2020 and I'm rewatching this. I was so joyful & delighted for her! I adore her warts, faults & all! My happiness re-watching this, was kinda spoilt, when I actually saw all those half arse clapping. How much a decade can change the universe.

  • @Arimaarima71
    @Arimaarima71 11 років тому

    Great speech!!! "We are all beacons of light to each other" I liked her prayer, too, when she was little, she said "God use me". That is the most poignant, most precious thing any one of us can say to God, our Father, our Creator.. He loves us so much. We should all be inspired.

  • @perrycastle8582
    @perrycastle8582 12 років тому +2

    best speech ever...!!! love her

  • @daisysmile7845
    @daisysmile7845 5 років тому

    Congratulations on your Lifetime Achievement Award. An amazing award for an amazing woman who shines the light and gives hope and inspiration to many. Thank you Oprah xx

  • @NaLa1490
    @NaLa1490 11 років тому +1

    Oprah is just an inspirational and classy lady.

  • @theimmaculatecrown
    @theimmaculatecrown 13 років тому

    She does a wonderful job of memorizing the whole "speech" by "heart"..it's like spontaneous genuine words, but there are times you realize it is a speech. Overall, I loved it!

  • @collegejus
    @collegejus 7 років тому

    WELL DESERVED for an amazingly talented woman! I can see the teenaged Oprah under those bangs. You did it with class!

  • @namulirebecca466
    @namulirebecca466 6 років тому

    Wat a Happiest moment to Oprah..... I can watch this video more than 100 tymz. GOD USE ME GOD USE ME.....AND HE DID IT FOR YOU OPRAH. PRAISE HIM UNTIL. I LOVE OPRAH with all ma HEART.

  • @lacidenyse11
    @lacidenyse11 13 років тому

    Oprah has been so blessed and she extends those blessings to help others achieve all that they can be; and that is why GOD continues to bless her so much. Go Oprah, to GOD be the glory.

  • @DevAhmari
    @DevAhmari 12 років тому

    I honestly love her. She has inspired me and so many other peoples, whether you're black, white, hispanic, gay, straight, male or female Oprah can give you something. Some type of wisdom that will enter your ears and pierce your soul. I thank her for all that she's done and all that's yet to come.

  • @TheMildred143
    @TheMildred143 12 років тому

    INTELLIGENT WOMAN..NICE SPEECH OPRAH..CONTINUE HELP PEOPLE AND GOD IS WITH YOU ALWAYS COZ YOUR SUCH A GOOD PERSON..

  • @TheJuansterMonster
    @TheJuansterMonster 12 років тому

    One of the best acceptance speeches I've ever heard.

  • @ReadDoug
    @ReadDoug 14 років тому

    that was very nice! I got to say she is an inspiration!! I remember coming home from school and my mom would always have Oprah on!!

    • @NathalieLazo
      @NathalieLazo 3 роки тому

      That is awesome! You have a great mom!

  • @PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts
    @PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts 14 років тому

    @NewZealandAri Your generosity in sharing your story will help many!
    Live it and live it good!

  • @RiMind
    @RiMind 14 років тому +1

    you go girl! what an inspiration, keep doing what your doing

  • @bellaf7774
    @bellaf7774 4 роки тому

    I did NOT expect to be crying and so full of happiness rn lol

  • @alexakearney
    @alexakearney 5 років тому

    This clip just started and I’m already tearing up