Oprah Winfrey ended her worldwide famous “Oprah Winfrey Show” on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at Harpo Studios in Chicago after 25 years. She hugged and kissed her longtime partner Stedman Graham, shook hands with audience members and even cried on the stage.
The powerful woman also sent many thanks to her viewers for watching this show in a quarter of the century. “Twenty-five years and I'm still saying, “Thank you America!” Thank you so much. There are no words to match this moment.” she said.
The final "The Oprah Winfrey Show" took place a week after Hollywood A-listers including Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, Beyonce, Will Smith, Michael Jordan, Madonna and about 13,000 fans paid tribute to Winfrey at "Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular" at Chicago’s United Center.
Let's take a look at some memorable moments of the “Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular” at the United Center in Chicago.
Many Hollywood superstars and about 13,000 fans gather at "Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular" on Tuesday, May 17 in Chicago
Oprah Winfrey moves to tears when Tom Hanks, left, talks to her during "Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular”
Stedman Graham, Winfrey's longtime partner, said that he loved Winfrey and was proud of her during the taping on Tuesday, May 17
Halle Berry, left, Katie Holmes, center, and Queen Latifah attend “Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular" at the United Center in Chicago on Tuesday, May 17
Michael Jordan, who led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles in the 1990s, also pays tribute the talk host. He told Winfrey that she inspires him
Actress Dakota Fanning, surrounded by children, told Winfrey "We call ourselves Oprah show babies. Your voice has been the soundtrack of our lives."
Stevie Wonder serenaded Winfrey with an original song, singing to her
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld is among the stars paying tribute to Winfrey
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith also join Winfrey on the stage
Tom Cruise, who was famous for his couch jumping on Winfrey's show, is among the stars at "Surprise Oprah!" on Tuesday, May 17
Beyonce sings "Run the World (Girls)," backed by dozens of dancers, during "Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular"
Singer Usher kisses Oprah Winfrey next to actor Will Smith, center, former NBA star Michael Jordan, third from right, actor Tom Cruise, second from right, talk host Rosie O'Donnell, right, and Simon Cowell, left
Oprah Winfrey wipes away tears as celebrity after celebrity surprised her during a farewell double-episode taping of "The Oprah Winfrey Show"
Hollywood A-listers Pay Tribute to Winfrey at "Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular"
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