Oprah Winfrey flaunts stunning weight loss in slim-waisted white gown at ABT Gala
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Oprah Winfrey dazzled on the red carpet as she attended the 2025 American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Fall Gala on Wednesday, October 22, honoring legendary ballerina Misty Copeland.
The 71-year-old media mogul showcased her newly trimmed figure in a chic white gown cinched at the waist with a black belt, following her much-discussed Ozempic weight loss transformation.
The glamorous event, held at David Geffen Hall, marked Copeland’s farewell performance with the ABT, celebrating her groundbreaking career and contributions to classical ballet.
Oprah turns heads in elegant white gown amid weight loss transformation
Oprah exuded confidence and grace as she arrived at the gala in a stunning white dress accentuated with a black belt that highlighted her slender frame.
The TV icon accessorized her look with a large diamond ring, statement earrings, and classic black heels. Her voluminous, shoulder-length curls framed her face beautifully, adding a soft touch to her sophisticated ensemble.
The 71-year-old star’s appearance follows months of public discussion around her 50-pound weight loss, which she credited to the use of medication.
Oprah’s revelation sparked both admiration and controversy, as she had previously dismissed weight loss drugs as “an easy way out” and long denied using them despite years of fluctuating weight.
Oprah's early weight struggles, dramatic losses, and health epiphany
Oprah's weight journey began in the 1970s when she started her career at Baltimore’s WJZ-TV. At 23, she sought help from a dietician, beginning a lifelong cycle of losing and regaining pounds.
In 1988, she lost 67 pounds on a liquid diet, famously showcasing a wagon full of fat on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show', only to regain much of it soon after. By the early 1990s, Oprah met trainer Bob Greene, who helped her recognize emotional eating and shift her approach to fitness.
Despite these efforts, challenges persisted until 2001, when a series of heart palpitations prompted a life-changing epiphany. She became more conscious of her health and vowed to care for her heart and body, starting a journey of self-awareness and balance.
Embracing self-care, maintaining balance, and medical support
From 2002 onwards, Oprah focused on heart health and self-love, learning to embrace her body and practice better self-care. By 2004, she had slimmed down to 160 pounds, though she later realized maintaining a healthy lifestyle required ongoing balance.
Between 2007 and 2009, health complications like hyperthyroidism further highlighted the importance of self-care over dieting alone. In 2017, following the end of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show', she lost 40 pounds while pursuing nutrition-focused ventures.
In 2023, Oprah revealed she was using medically supervised weight-loss medication, emphasizing that her priority was overall health and wellbeing rather than numbers on a scale, describing it as a relief and a gift.
