Compare And Contrast Oprah Winfrey And Oprah Winfrey

Two of the most iconic female daytime television show hosts are Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres. Both minority women are philanthropists and advocates. Ellen has become almost a buzzword on social media, as Americans try to find a way to meet this hilarious woman. Oprah Winfrey is an incredible woman, who despite tackling many obstacles, has been a pioneer lighting the way for many; Ellen DeGeneres included.

Bumped around from relative to relative in one economically struggling neighborhood after another, and surviving tragic sexual abuse, Oprah Winfrey, an African-American girl had almost no chance to make it big. However, by age three, she was showing great potential and brilliance when she was able to read and write. At age fourteen, her strict father made education a high priority for her. Although she didn’t have a clear idea of what she wanted to do with her life, she entered into a public speaking contest, and won a full scholarship to Tennessee State University, where she majored in Speech Communications and Performing Arts. Winfrey was offered a job as a co-anchor for CBS, and eventually moved on to be a co-host on the television show, People are Talking.

Ellen’s journey to success is a story of failure almost as much as it is about success, making her relatable to many people. She grew up in a New Orleans suburb and

According to an article written by David K. Randall for Forbes, she has been known to donate $50 million in one year, five times more than any other celebrity. In addition, she has used The Oprah Winfrey Show as a platform to raise nearly endless awareness for various noble causes, such as abuse, civil rights, and human