Oprah Winfrey Apologizes for Promoting Toxic Diet Culture

Media mogul expresses remorse for her influential role in perpetuating harmful weight loss standards over decades.

Oprah Winfrey acknowledged her significant impact on diet culture during a WeightWatchers livestream, apologizing for promoting unrealistic and unhealthy diets.
She highlighted a regrettable moment from the 1980s when she showcased extreme weight loss on her show, which she now views as one of her biggest regrets.
Winfrey admitted the negative consequences of her actions, including setting unattainable health standards that she herself struggled to maintain.
She has ceased her association with WeightWatchers’ board and is now focusing on healthier lifestyle approaches without promoting extreme diets.
Winfrey's public apology marks a pivotal shift in her approach to discussing weight and health, aiming to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment.