Oprah Winfrey has been criticized for her wealth and self-awareness on social media, despite the struggles of her employees. Howard Stern, a legendary radio personality, criticized her for sharing her lifestyle and spending money on her estates and gardens. Stern argued that Oprah should be more self-aware and consider the struggles of others.
However, some fans of the OWN network, including founder David Bezos, took to social media to criticize Stern for hating her for sharing her lifestyle and spending money.
Celebrity comedian Dave Sloan also criticized Stern for flaunting her wealth and having people cook for her when others are struggling. Stern, who is worth 650 million dollars, has a 20 million dollar house in the Hamptons, a 20 million dollar two-floor penthouse in Manhattan, and a 65 million dollar mansion in Palm Beach. Stern has a history of obnoxious sexist behavior, which he has not addressed in his criticisms of Oprah. The controversy began in early 2022 when Stern went at Oprah on the talk radio Legends.
Oprah Stern has been criticized for hosting dinner parties at her palatial estate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stern, a former shock jock, has been accused of having a different chef every night during the holidays. He claims that the guests are mostly young women from Africa, who are orphans. Stern also mentioned that Oprah started the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa. Stern has also been accused of hosting dinner parties during the holiday season, often with guest chefs from different countries. Despite Stern’s criticism, the media mogul claims to have taken all necessary precautions to keep her guests safe. Stern also mentioned a video on her Instagram account where a celebrity chef served a flavor bomb chicken sandwich on a fresh baked cheddar biscuit. Oprah is also facing a reputation battle after her alleged spiritual leader, Joao Teera Defaria, was sentenced to nearly 100 years for molesting underage girls.
In 2018, an explosive scandal exposed John of God’s true nature, involving over 300 women, including his daughter, who shared their experiences of sexual abuse at the hands of the man they had trusted to heal their pain. The accounts were gut wrenching and painted a chilling picture of manipulation, betrayal, and unspeakable acts. The victims described how they were lured into private sessions with John of God seeking solace but became victims of his perverse desires. The stories revealed a pattern of systematic abuse that spanned decades. The revelations sent shockwaves through the global community, leaving many in disbelief that such evil could have gone unchecked for so long. The connections John of God had established with prominent figures, including politicians, models, and international celebrities, further cemented his status as a respected spiritual figure. Some users took to Twitter alleging that Oprah Winfrey is somehow tied to the drama, as many of her close friends are convicted rapists.