Oprah Winfrey sparks concern after video shows her struggling to walk at Paris Fashion Week

PARIS, FRANCE: Oprah Winfrey, 72, stole the spotlight at Paris Fashion Week alongside Gayle King, wearing a vibrant ensemble. The American media mogul made a rare public appearance in the front row of Stella McCartney’s Winter 2026 show at the luxurious Le Grand Manege Jean Caucanas on Wednesday, March 4.

While her outfit impressed fashion fans, it also sparked online concern, as videos of her struggling to walk went viral and viewers questioned her health.

Oprah Winfrey’s youthful look at Paris Fashion Week

Oprah Winfrey looked youthful and stylish at the event.

She wore a double-breasted salmon pink suit jacket, styled with a pair of khaki balloon pants and a white button-down top.

Winfrey wore trousers with cargo-inspired pockets at the front, giving them a cool, streetwear-inspired vibe. The pants scrunched around her ankles, creating an airy effect while showing off her pointed-toe heels. 

She accessorized with a brown suede shoulder bag, holding it at the bottom like a clutch, and added delicate touches with gold hoop earrings featuring pearl details and rimless circular sunglasses. The statement look was paired with simple black high heels.

She attended the show with her longtime friend Gayle King, who wore a white ribbed T-shirt dress with silver buttons down the side. Complementing Oprah’s neutral color palette, King completed her look with refined caramel-colored croc-embossed heels.

During the show, the 21-time Emmy winner was seen talking with Paul McCartney and his daughter, fashion designer Stella McCartney. Later, she left the event alongside her longtime friend Gayle King. 

Internet can't stop talking about Oprah Winfrey's high heels

Before the evening ended with a celebration, a video of Oprah started circulating on social media.

The clip showed the award-winning host having some difficulty walking in high-heeled sandals, which quickly raised concern among viewers.

Many comments pointed out that the shoes might not have been the best choice for her age. One user wrote, "Shoes look uncomfortable. Simple." 

A person advised, "Knee problems, time to stop wearing heels."

Another commenter added, "She is still trying to be young and wearing those high heels. She is probably fine, just bad feet."

An X user suggested that Oprah’s previous surgery could explain her unusual walk. “Oh, that’s why…. She shouldn’t be walking on heels after a knee replacement. That’s why she’s walking funky,.”

A commenter warned, "Ozempic causes muscle and bone loss, so this shouldn’t be surprising."

One Internet user shared, "Those have got to be so painful it’s all those years of wearing those narrow high heels. She needs to fix that."

Oprah Winfrey had her double knee replacement surgery in 2021

In August 2021, Oprah Winfrey had her first double knee replacement surgery and underwent a second procedure in November of the same year.

She had the surgeries because mobility issues made walking difficult.

Four years later, she shared that she has embraced the scars from the procedures, seeing them as symbols of healing and strength.

“I love my knees, and the new lease on life they’ve given me,” Oprah wrote on her digital lifestyle platform. “I have no reason to hide them. I’m proud of what they represent.”

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