Oprah Winfrey Reflects on Joan Rivers' Body-Shaming Incident
Winfrey recounts the impact of Rivers' comments during her first appearance on 'The Tonight Show' in 1985.
- Rivers questioned Winfrey's weight on national television, asking, 'Why are you so fat?'
- Winfrey initially agreed with Rivers and attempted to lose weight at a health retreat.
- Steven Spielberg advised Winfrey against losing weight for her role in 'The Color Purple.'
- Winfrey's experience on 'The Tonight Show' became a significant life lesson.
- She later spoke out against body-shaming and her role in promoting toxic diet culture.