Oprah has been friends with stars like Meghan Markle and Tyler Perry for years. Here's a guide to her famous pals.

Kirstie RenaeMar 9, 2021, 00:03 IST

Oprah Winfrey is friends with Barack Obama.AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin

Oprah Winfrey, known for her media empire and philanthropy, has many famous friends.
Her famous pals include Tyler Perry, the Obamas, Meghan Markle, and more.
Her best friend of around 40 years is Gayle King, host on "CBS This Morning."

Oprah Winfrey is known for being a media mogul, an Oscar-winning actress, a philanthropist, and one of television's most successful stars. Along her journey of creating a media empire, she's formed friendships with countless famous figures.

From actors to politicians, here is a guide to some of Oprah's celebrity pals:

Gayle King has been Oprah's best friend for decades.

Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey are close. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

Oprah attended the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry long before she interviewed them.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their wedding day in 2018. AP

Tyler Perry and Oprah are friends who've done business together.

Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry. Chris Pizzello /AP

Oprah has been friends with Barack Obama and Michelle Obama since before the 2008 presidential election.

Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, and Oprah Winfrey. AP

Deepak Chopra has been friends with Oprah since the early '90s.

Deepak Chopra and Oprah Winfrey go way back. Amy Sussman /AP Images for Seventh Generation

Oprah has said she considered Maya Angelou to be her mentor and friend.

Maya Angelou and Oprah in 2011. AP/Charles Rex Arbogast

Oprah said she "manifested" her friendship with Ava DuVernay.

Ava DuVernay and Oprah Winfrey at the Golden Globes in 2018. Matt Sayles/Invision for Lindt Chocolate/AP Images)

Oprah and Iyanla Vanzant's friendship was once on hiatus due to a misunderstanding.

Iyanla Vanzant has known Oprah for years. Arnold Turner/AP

Julia Roberts has appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" many times.

Julia Roberts and Oprah Winfrey. John Shearer/Invision/AP

Beyoncé has known Oprah for years.

Beyoncé and Oprah Winfrey in 2011. AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast

Oprah and Dr. Phil have been pals for nearly 20 years.

Oprah and Phil "Dr. Phil" McGraw. AP Photo/Evan Agostini

I followed Oprah's morning routine for a week, and it was zen but difficult

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