Oprah Shares She Has Just 3 Close Friends, and Honestly, We Can Relate

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If even Oprah struggles to make friends as an adult, what does that mean for the rest of us? While Oprah certainly has more of many things than the average person—more wealth, more cars, and more accolades—there is one area where we might just have her beat: the number of friends.

In a recent episode of the Making Space With Hoda Kotb podcast, Oprah shared a surprising truth: she doesn’t have a large circle of friends. In fact, she only counts three people as her close friends. With two group chats that exceed that number, I can’t help but feel a little victorious, even if I wish that victory could have been in the realm of finances instead.

Oprah elaborated that she hadn’t really broadened her tight-knit circle of friends until recently, revealing, “You know, I had become friends with a couple of people in my later adult life in the past five years.” Before that, her inner circle was limited to just three: Maria Shriver, Gayle King, and her personal trainer, Bob Greene. “That’s about it,” she remarked, noting that her friendships with Shriver and King span over 40 years. This candid admission makes her one of the most relatable celebrities out there. Making friends as an adult is challenging, even for someone like Oprah. It’s comforting to know that we’re not alone if we find ourselves spending a quiet Friday night, pondering where to meet new people. Bars? A pottery class? Seriously, I’m asking for advice here.

During the podcast, Oprah shared a charming story about how she first met Shriver. “I first met her in the bathroom while working at WJZ-TV early in the morning. I was coming in to do the morning cut-ins and she was doing evening magazine and had been up all night,” she recalled. “She was in the bathroom, literally splashing water on her face, and we started a conversation. I forever think that that was a divine moment that happened because she was one of my true, grounded friendships that carried me through my entire career.”

So there you have it: the best friendships may just begin with sleep-deprived women in public restrooms. Thanks, Oprah, for the insight! Now, let’s all get out there and create new friendships.

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In summary, even icons like Oprah find it challenging to maintain friendships as adults. She has only three close friends, which makes her surprisingly relatable. Sharing a personal story about how she met one of her best friends adds warmth to her experience, reminding us that friendships can blossom in the most unexpected places.