Oprah showed off her very svelte physique as she stepped onto the red carpet at the premiere of The Color Purple reboot on Wednesday night in Beverly Hills.
The TV icon, 69, recently conquered her weight issues after decades of yo-yo dieting and ruthless bodyshaming by ‘resetting’ her eating habits.
But she insists her dramatic slim down isn’t the result of drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy as she considers them to be the ‘easy way out.’
For the big night, Oprah wowed in a busty purple gown that drew eyes to her tiny waist.
Oprah famously starred in the original film adaptation of The Color Purple directed by Steven Spielberg. It even earned an Oscar nomination for her performance at the 1986 ceremony.
The remake is directed by Blitz Bazawule and stars the likes of Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, Taraji P. Henson and Fantasia Barrino.
The Color Purple hits theaters on Christmas Day.
Oprah showed off her very svelte physique as she stepped onto the red carpet at the premiere of The Color Purple reboot on Wednesday night in Beverly Hills
The TV icon, 69, has finally conquered her weight issues after decades of yo-yo dieting and ruthless bodyshaming
Oprah’s awe-worthy dress featured a modest slit up the side that showed off her toned legs and purple slingback heels.
She carried a sparkly hardshell clutch and accessorized with diamond drop earrings that nearly brushed the tops of her shoulders.
As for her glam, Oprah wore her voluminous brunette hair off her face and let it fall down her chest in loose curls.
She rocked sultry smokey eyeshadow paired with a glossy berry lip.
Oprah opened up on her history of body image, and how she relates to it, in September at a New York City panel for her Oprah Daily’s The Life You Want series.
On the panel, she was joined by multiple experts in the weight loss field, including Weight Watchers CEO Sima Sistani, psychologist Rachel Goldman and obesity specialists Fatima Cody Stanford and Melanie Jay.
‘I don’t know that there is another public person whose weight struggles have been exploited as much as mine,’ Oprah said on the panel, which included conversation about how media should examine weight and obesity related issues.
‘One of the things I carried so much shame for, and even when I first started hearing about the weight loss drugs, at the same time I was going through knee surgery and I felt, “I’ve got to do this on my own because if I take the drug, that’s the easy way out,”‘ she said.
She continued: ‘There’s a part of me that feels – like I think a lot of people feel with bariatric surgery – that I’ve got to do it the hard way, I’ve got to keep climbing the mountains, I’ve got to keep suffering and I’ve got to do that because otherwise I somehow cheated myself.’
Oprah added that she was ‘just sick of’ the notion ‘as a person who has been shamed for so many years’ in regards to body image.
On the panel, Oprah was candid about how she deals with specific physical conditions that have been a hurdle in her weight loss journey.
But she insists her dramatic slim down isn’t the result of drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy as she considers them to be the ‘easy way out’; seen in 2009
The broadcasting veteran was pictured in a weight loss campaign for Weight Watchers in 2016
For the big night, Oprah wowed in a busty purple gown that drew eyes to her tiny waist
Colman Domingo — who is among the reboot’s top billing — was in awe of the TV icon as he let her takeover the red carpet
Oprah insists her dramatic slim down isn’t the result of drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy as she considers them to be the ‘easy way out’
‘For those of us that are adipose storers, no matter how many times,,’ she said. ‘You’ve all watched me diet and diet and diet and diet, it’s a recurring thing because my body always seems to want to go back to a certain weight.’
She gave the example, ‘If I ate an apple pie at 11 o’clock at night, I would be two pounds heavier in the morning. I can’t eat after a certain time.’
Oprah said that having ‘yoyoed her whole life’ in weight, she is aware of the differences in how she is treated.
‘This is a world that has shamed people for being overweight forever and all of us who have lived it know that people just treat you differently – they just do,’ she said.
She continued: ‘And I am Oprah Winfrey and I know all that comes with that and I get treated differently if I am 200 plus pounds versus under 200 pounds … there is a condescension; there is a stigma.’
Amid a discussion about which weight loss drugs were the best on the market, Oprah said that society needed to recalibrate expectations.
‘Shouldn’t we all just be more accepting of whatever body you choose to be in?’ she said. ‘That should be your choice.’
After getting in her solo shots on Wednesday, Oprah was eager to mingle with Spielberg and pal Tyler Perry.
She is seen with Steven Spielberg, who directed the reboot of the acclaimed 1985 film
After getting in her solo shots, Oprah was eager to mingle with director Steven Spielberg and pal Tyler Perry
Spielberg and Winfrey produced the highly-anticipated reboot as well as Scott Sanders, who produced the stage musical, and Quincy Jones
The duo shared a sweet moment together on the purple carpet
The laughed for the cameras
Tyler Perry is Winfrey’s longtime pal and supporter
The director towered over her in a bright purple suit
Perry, Spielberg and Winfrey posed for a photo with Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav
She tenderly held hands with two of the film’s stars: Coleman Domingo and Lil Rel Howery
The smiled for shutterbugs ahead of the screening
Spielberg and Winfrey produced the highly-anticipated reboot as well as Scott Sanders, who produced the stage musical, and Quincy Jones.
Spielberg shared a sweet moment with Winfrey as they laughed together in front of the cameras.
The Jaws director sported a plaid jacket styled with maroon trousers and black sneakers.
Perry is Winfrey’s longtime pal and supporter.
The director towered over her in a bright purple suit styled with black patent leather dress shoes and a violet button-up shirt.
The film’s leading ladies were the next to arrive.
Halle Bailey — who plays Nettie Harris — looked ravishing in a scarlet red ballgown.
The billowing dress had a ruffled skirt and a criss-cross bodice that showed off her sculpted shoulders.
The singer rocked a coordinating red lip and ornate earring with ruby stones.
Halle Bailey — who plays Nettie Harris — looked ravishing in a scarlet red ballgown
She smiled for the cameras
The billowing dress had a ruffled skirt and a criss-cross bodice that showed off her sculpted shoulders
The singer rocked a coordinating red lip and ornate earring with ruby stones
Taraji P. Henson wowed the crowd as she arrived in a black avant-garde gown with a dramatic 3D collar
Her hair was styled in a spiky bun and
The Academy Award nominee accessorized with a sparkly BVLGARI serpent necklace that’s worth a whopping $82,000
She rocked graphic eyeliner that created an exaggerated cateye effect
She posed for photo with actress Margaret Avery, who portrayed Shug Avery in the original version of The Color Purple
Danielle Brooks showed a lot of leg in a stunning purple satin dress with a sexy thigh-high slit
The actress — who plays Sofia — stood on tall silver heels that matched her jewelry
Fantasia Barrino-Taylor turned heads as she strutted her stuff in a gorgeous black and white co-ord
It consisted of a floor-length skirt with a dramatic train and a blazer that cinched in her waist
The American Idol alum — who plays Celie — gave her look an edgy vibe by wearing semi-sheer gloves and a silver choker necklace; seen with co-star Colman Domingo
Supporting her younger sister Halle was pop singer Chloe Bailey, who oozed confidence in a sexy see-through dress
The daring number clung to her fit frame and set of puffy faux leather sleeves created a unique silhouette
Taraji P. Henson wowed the crowd as she arrived in a black avant-garde gown with a dramatic 3D collar.
The Academy Award nominee — who plays Shug Avery — accessorized with a BVLGARI serpent necklace that’s worth a whopping $82,000.
Her hair was styled in a spiky bun and she rocked graphic eyeliner that created an exaggerated cateye effect.
She posed for photo with actress Margaret Avery, who portrayed Shug Avery in the original version of The Color Purple.
Danielle Brooks showed a lot of leg in a stunning purple satin dress with a sexy thigh-high slit.
It also had a jeweled bodice that sparkled under the red carpet lights.
The actress — who plays Sofia — stood on tall silver heels that matched her jewelry.
Fantasia Barrino-Taylor turned heads as she strutted her stuff in a gorgeous black and white co-ord.
It consisted of a floor-length skirt with a dramatic train and a blazer that cinched in her waist.
The American Idol alum — who plays Celie — gave her look an edgy vibe by wearing semi-sheer gloves and a silver choker necklace.
Ciara put her baby bump on full display for the night in an ethereal look
The Level Up hitmaker applied gold foil to her growing belly
Her baby bump was fully visible through her unbuttoned shirt
Ciara is expecting her third child with husband Russell Wilson
Danielle Brooks, Gabriella Wilson aka H.E.R. and Taraji P. Henson crowded around her
The proud mom looked radiant
She walked around in a long, floor-length cloak and oversized trousers
Supporting her younger sister Halle was pop singer Chloe Bailey, who oozed confidence in a sexy see-through dress.
The daring number clung to her fit frame and set of puffy faux leather sleeves created a unique silhouette.
Ciara put her baby bump on full display for the night in an ethereal look.
The Level Up hitmaker applied gold foil to her growing belly that was fully visible through her unbuttoned shirt.
Ciara — who is expecting her third child with husband Russell Wilson — walked around in a long, floor-length cloak and oversized trousers.
H.E.R. — real name Gabriella Wilson — made jaws drop in an off-the-shoulder purple dress with a flowy skirt.
She was able to show off her strappy heels through her dress’ thigh-high slit.
The singer’s raven tresses tumbled down her back and chest in glamorous curls.
H.E.R. — real name Gabriella Wilson — made jaws drop in an off-the-shoulder purple dress with a flowy skirt
She was able to show off her strappy heels through her dress’ thigh-high slit
The singer’s raven tresses tumbled down her back and chest in glamorous curls