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Oprah's Unfulfilled Dream: Marrying Paul McCartney
9 Apr
Summary
- Oprah Winfrey revealed her lifelong wish to marry Paul McCartney.
- McCartney responded to Winfrey's childhood crush, saying he thought of her daily.
- They shared a special moment dancing at a Kennedy Center Honors ceremony.

Media mogul and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey recently disclosed that one of her lifelong dreams remains unfulfilled: marrying her childhood crush, Paul McCartney.
Appearing on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Winfrey recounted her teenage infatuation with The Beatles, particularly McCartney, whom she admired intensely. She expressed that while most of her aspirations materialized, this one did not.
Years after her adolescent admiration, Winfrey had the opportunity to interview McCartney. She seized the moment to ask if he had ever thought of her, to which he replied, "Every day, babe, every day."
A significant moment for Winfrey occurred in 2010 when both she and McCartney were honored at the Kennedy Center Honors. She described a cherished memory of McCartney taking her hand as "Hey Jude" played, fulfilling a long-held dream.
Meanwhile, Paul McCartney recently announced his 19th studio album, 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane,' set for release on May 29. This marks his first solo album in five years, with the lead single already available.