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In the years following the conclusion of her daily talk show in 2011, Winfrey continued to evolve. She launched her own cable network, OWN, and became a highly respected producer and actress, earning critical acclaim and Academy Award nominations for her work in films like “The Color Purple” and “Selma.” Her interviews remain cultural touchstones, as seen in her high-profile sit-downs with figures ranging from Michael Jackson to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, each of which commanded global viewership and sparked months of public discourse.