Photo:Paul Morigi/GettyNo one looks more powerful in a pantsuit thanOprah Winfrey.On Wednesday, the media mogul wore a matching purple pantsuit from the Stella McCartney Summer 2024 Collection to a screening ofThe Color Purpleat the National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, D.C. Winfrey, 69, made a splash on the (purple) carpet — posing alongside poet and the museum’s director Kevin Young — in the gorgeous ensemble which included a custom recycled Lurex metallic brocade vest, matching jacket and wide-legged trousers with a paisley pattern that mixed purples and pinks with a — literally — dazzling effect.The Color Purpleproducer wore her hair in a soft curl, and pulled the top part back into a high ponytail, while the rest fell softly around her shoulders. She finished off her look with a pair of wire-rimmed glasses and plum pumps.Ahead of the upcoming musical adaptation ofThe Color Purple, which hits theaters on Christmas day,Winfrey has been embracing purplein all of its many shades. The actress, who starred in the 1985 film, has worn everything froma sleek Dolce & Gabbana gownin a soft purple to a lilac Dries Van Noten pantsuit as she’s hit the red carpet to promote the movie.Along the way, Winfrey has shared whyThe Color Purpleremains a major touchstone in her incredible career. Inthis week’s PEOPLE cover story, she opened up about how producing the musical adaption of Alice Walker’s seminal 1982 novel has led to her reflecting on her journey in Hollywood.Oprah Winfrey on PEOPLE cover.Joe PuglieseNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.In the interview, Winfrey said starring in the Oscar-nominated film “changed everything” for her. “It was a spiritual opening for me to see my life in a different way,” she explained.Winfrey went on to add that she sees her success as a tool to help others along the way. “I still continue to rise, and I’m in a space now where my offering is to help other people to rise,” she said. “The principle that is the underbelly, the cornerstone for how I operate in the world… Life is better when you share it.“For more about Winfrey andThe Color Purple, pick up this week’s issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday.
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No one looks more powerful in a pantsuit thanOprah Winfrey.On Wednesday, the media mogul wore a matching purple pantsuit from the Stella McCartney Summer 2024 Collection to a screening ofThe Color Purpleat the National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, D.C. Winfrey, 69, made a splash on the (purple) carpet — posing alongside poet and the museum’s director Kevin Young — in the gorgeous ensemble which included a custom recycled Lurex metallic brocade vest, matching jacket and wide-legged trousers with a paisley pattern that mixed purples and pinks with a — literally — dazzling effect.The Color Purpleproducer wore her hair in a soft curl, and pulled the top part back into a high ponytail, while the rest fell softly around her shoulders. She finished off her look with a pair of wire-rimmed glasses and plum pumps.Ahead of the upcoming musical adaptation ofThe Color Purple, which hits theaters on Christmas day,Winfrey has been embracing purplein all of its many shades. The actress, who starred in the 1985 film, has worn everything froma sleek Dolce & Gabbana gownin a soft purple to a lilac Dries Van Noten pantsuit as she’s hit the red carpet to promote the movie.Along the way, Winfrey has shared whyThe Color Purpleremains a major touchstone in her incredible career. Inthis week’s PEOPLE cover story, she opened up about how producing the musical adaption of Alice Walker’s seminal 1982 novel has led to her reflecting on her journey in Hollywood.Oprah Winfrey on PEOPLE cover.Joe PuglieseNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.In the interview, Winfrey said starring in the Oscar-nominated film “changed everything” for her. “It was a spiritual opening for me to see my life in a different way,” she explained.Winfrey went on to add that she sees her success as a tool to help others along the way. “I still continue to rise, and I’m in a space now where my offering is to help other people to rise,” she said. “The principle that is the underbelly, the cornerstone for how I operate in the world… Life is better when you share it.“For more about Winfrey andThe Color Purple, pick up this week’s issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday.
No one looks more powerful in a pantsuit thanOprah Winfrey.
On Wednesday, the media mogul wore a matching purple pantsuit from the Stella McCartney Summer 2024 Collection to a screening ofThe Color Purpleat the National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, D.C. Winfrey, 69, made a splash on the (purple) carpet — posing alongside poet and the museum’s director Kevin Young — in the gorgeous ensemble which included a custom recycled Lurex metallic brocade vest, matching jacket and wide-legged trousers with a paisley pattern that mixed purples and pinks with a — literally — dazzling effect.
The Color Purpleproducer wore her hair in a soft curl, and pulled the top part back into a high ponytail, while the rest fell softly around her shoulders. She finished off her look with a pair of wire-rimmed glasses and plum pumps.
Ahead of the upcoming musical adaptation ofThe Color Purple, which hits theaters on Christmas day,Winfrey has been embracing purplein all of its many shades. The actress, who starred in the 1985 film, has worn everything froma sleek Dolce & Gabbana gownin a soft purple to a lilac Dries Van Noten pantsuit as she’s hit the red carpet to promote the movie.
Along the way, Winfrey has shared whyThe Color Purpleremains a major touchstone in her incredible career. Inthis week’s PEOPLE cover story, she opened up about how producing the musical adaption of Alice Walker’s seminal 1982 novel has led to her reflecting on her journey in Hollywood.
Oprah Winfrey on PEOPLE cover.Joe Pugliese

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In the interview, Winfrey said starring in the Oscar-nominated film “changed everything” for her. “It was a spiritual opening for me to see my life in a different way,” she explained.
Winfrey went on to add that she sees her success as a tool to help others along the way. “I still continue to rise, and I’m in a space now where my offering is to help other people to rise,” she said. “The principle that is the underbelly, the cornerstone for how I operate in the world… Life is better when you share it.”
For more about Winfrey andThe Color Purple, pick up this week’s issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday.
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