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Oprah Lost A Baby At 14.

19th January 2007

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Oprah Lost A Baby At 14.... Oprah Winfrey has stunned fans by revealing she lost a child when she was a young teenager.The media mogul and talk show host tells all in the new issue of her namesake magazine, Oprah, admitting she was almost a mum at 14, after years of sexual abuse and "resulting promiscuity."Best pal and Oprah editor Gayle King says, "She didn't really know who the father was of this child... and hid the pregnancy for a very long time."Oprah reveals the baby, which was born prematurely, died shortly after birth.King adds, "It was a secret that she carried for many years because she was very ashamed."The media mogul felt she had to reveal all about her secret when an unnamed family member sold the story of Oprah's lost child to US tabloid the National Enquirer.King reveals her friend was so upset about the family betrayal, she spent a weekend sobbing in bed..She recalls, "It was a weekend where she just really had a breakdown."

But, in the article in the new Oprah, Winfrey insists the betrayal was a blessing in disguise.

She writes, "Having the secret out was liberating. Not until then could I begin the repair work on my spirit for the sexual abuse and damage done to me as a young girl."

It has been revealed

Oprah Is Richest Female Entertainer
Oprah Winfrey has topped the first Forbes magazine Richest Women Entertainers List.

The big business publication estimates the media mogul has made a staggering $1.5 billion in her career as a newscaster, talk show host, publisher and actress.

Winfrey tops Harry Potter author Jk Rowling, who comes in second with a $1 billion fortune, while US lifestyle queen Martha Stewart rounds out the top three with $638 million (£327 million).

Madonna ranks fourth on the new list, followed by Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Aniston.

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  1. by Jean Turpin 30th Jun 2009 23:00

    I have always had a lot of admiration for Oprah and I did not know that she had and lost a baby at 14. What a trooper we need more people like her I wish I were that strong. I got on ... Read More

  2. by ANGELICA 20th May 2010 23:20

    Oprah is the best woman in america.I really respect her.But never knew she had and lost a baby at the age of 14.Oprah even if you lost a baby at theage of 14, it doesnt mean that you sh... Read More

  3. by Angie Lisinski 25th Apr 2012 14:23

    Dear Oprah, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know it's been a long time, but I'm sure it's still painful to you. I did not know that you lost a child at the tender age of 14. I just foun... Read More

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