The Most Controversial Oprah Interviews Ever

Apr 09 2021

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Oprah is a lot of things — mogul, iconic life coach, movie producer, magazine publisher, and spiritual conduit , just to name a few. But you don't whip up a billion-dollar empire without ruffling some feathers along the way. From actors, to authors, to musicians and royalty, these are the most controversial Oprah interviews ever. This notorious interview from The Oprah Winfrey Show wasn't talked about for years after the fact because of any jaw-dropping revelation or uncomfortable truth bomb — it was just sort of… weird. Tom Cruise popped up on the show in 2005 to promote his big-budget remake of The War of the Worlds. But that was all quickly forgotten after the topic turned to the relationship he'd recently begun with Dawson's Creek star, Katie Holmes. Oprah could barely get any actual questions out because of Cruise's physical demonstration of his romantic feelings. An excitable studio audience full of fans ate it all up — happily screaming at every one of the actor's unpredictable movements. Critics of the chat weren't so complimentary, however. The Ringer said it, quote, "rocked Hollywood," claiming that it transformed the way audiences digest celebrity content — and not in a good way. Watch the video for more of The Most Controversial Oprah Interviews Ever! #Oprah #TalkShow #Interview Tom Cruise | 0:00 Michael Jackson | 1:21 Elizabeth Taylor | 2:31 James Frey | 3:46 Jay Leno | 5:05 Terry McMillan | 6:21 Mad Cow Disease | 7:44 Mackenize Phillips | 8:59 Lance Armstrong | 10:25 Sarah Ferguson | 11:40