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Oprah Winfrey Explains Paris Fashion Week '90s Walk'
15 Mar
Summary
- Oprah Winfrey explained her walk was due to not being able to see.
- She was wearing new sunglasses given to her before entering a fashion show.
- Winfrey also cited Gayle King's broken toes as a reason for their walk.
Oprah Winfrey has clarified the reason behind her distinctive walk at Paris Fashion Week, which drew online criticism for appearing as if she were "90 years old." Winfrey explained that the unusual gait was due to a temporary lack of vision.
She revealed that just before entering the Chloe fashion show, her assistant handed her a pair of Chloe sunglasses. "I didn't know where I was walking, I could not see!" Winfrey stated, chuckling as she recounted the incident.
Winfrey further elaborated that her companion, Gayle King, was also experiencing difficulty walking due to having two broken toes. "And that's the reason we looked like we were 90 years old is because I couldn't see and Gayle's got two broken toes!" she shared.
Earlier in March 2026, Winfrey had drawn attention at Paris Fashion Week with a noticeably slimmer figure. The 72-year-old media mogul discussed her ongoing journey with weight management, including her decision in 2023 to begin taking GLP-1 weight loss medication. She emphasized that obesity is not a matter of fault but influenced by genetics and environment, encouraging others to seek information and support.
