Oprah Winfrey β who built a billion-dollar empire persuading everyone from celebs to average Joes to reveal the truth about themselves β is a big phony when it comes to her own past, an explosive new book charges. Winfrey was born in Kosciusko, Miss.
The truth is boring. As a teen, Winfrey was a wild child, promiscuous to the point of prostitution, her relatives said. He has been described as the domineering disciplinarian who set her straight.
Later, determined to become rich and famous, Winfrey was ready to change her story to her advantage, making sure she cultivated her image as an everywoman, the book alleges. At one point, the rumors included seamy talk at ABC about a relationship between Winfrey and Sawyer when Oprah worked there.
Tim also said he knew about some lesbian affairs. Landscape architect James van Sweden of Oehme, who spent years working for the couple, said he planned to design a space for a wedding in front of their new estate but knew immediately after watching them together that there would never be a wedding.
Two of us remain ashamed. Getty Images.
