Outside consistently featuring on the Forbes list of the richest self-made women, Television mogul Oprah Winfrey has earned the reputation of getting just about anyone to open up. It’s in her authenticity, and ability to empathize with whoever is on the other side of the couch. This rare gift saw her host one of the longest-running talk shows in American history. It’s not always glitz and glam, as some of her past interviews have proven to be explosive, and attracted controversy.

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In 2020, right before the pandemic struck, Oprah announced the 2020 Vision Tour where she invited prominent stars who were on top of their game for candid conversations. Oprah described the tour as ‘a day-long party for everyone.’ The two-month-long interstate stadium stint featured ten stars, including former first lady, Michelle Obama. To recap the tour, here are some interesting things we learned about Oprah’s guests.

10 Michelle Obama Still Struggles With Self-Doubt

Although she is one-half of one of the world’s most influential couples, Michelle Obama has achieved a lot in her own right. Born and raised in the Southside of Chicago, the mom of two went on to attend Ivy League universities and work for top nonprofits. Michelle revealed that she doesn’t watch herself on television and hates listening to her voice. Oprah confirmed this when she noted that, backstage in Chicago, Michelle was worried that no one would show up. It’s safe to say Michelle Obama is a real one for having that conversation publicly.

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9 Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Learned This In 1999

In 1996, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson abandoned his football career to have a go at wrestling. He went on to become one of the most legendary wrestlers, but his success came with some tough financial lessons. Speaking at the tour’s Atlanta stop, Dwayne revealed that his idea of success had always been purchasing a Rolex. When he was fairly successful, a watch he’d purchased to show off got destroyed when a brawl erupted in the ring. He’s since resorted to splurging on real estate.

8 What Jennifer Lopez Knows About Love

Jennifer Lopez is a triple threat. She can sing, she acts, and is not shy to bust a move. That her illustrious career led her to a sit-down with Oprah is a no-brainer. She’s often made headlines for her engagement rings, something she wasn’t shy to talk about. When Oprah asked, “What do you know now about love, that you didn’t know then?”, Jennifer replied, " Again, and I think this is the key to life; I had to love myself and be okay on my own before I could be in a healthy relationship.”

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7 Tracee Ellis Ross Is ‘Choicefully Single’

Despite being the daughter of one of entertainment’s greatest, Diana Ross, Tracee Ellis Ross has established her footing in the acting industry. Her long-lasting career features roles in Girlfriends, and ABC’s Black-ish. While conversing with Oprah in Dallas, Texas, the veteran actress said that most people ‘grew up dreaming about the wedding we wanted, not the life.’ She also mentioned that most people wait to be chosen, instead of being the ones to make the choice.

6 Why Lady Gaga Didn’t Give Up

2007 marked the launch of Lady Gaga’s stardom. Her debut album, The Fame, included the top-charting single ‘Just Dance’, which she co-wrote with Akon. Since then, she has evolved her art from its ‘shock factor’ days to a more subtle and calm place. When Oprah asked what kept Lady Gaga going, a question sparked by Gaga’s Oscars speech, she had this to say: “ All of you ( her fans), and women like you (Oprah), faith, inspiration, hope, and I also have to say…and I know that this is controversial in a lot of ways, but…medicine really helped me.”

5 Gayle King’s Funny Explanation Of Divorce To Her Children

Gayle was once married to William Bumpus with whom she divorced in 1993. Speaking to Oprah, Gayle cracked up the Denver crowd when she revealed how she explained her ex-husband’s absence to her children, Will and Kirby, who were young at the time. "What happened was; we had moved into another house and I did say that daddy had to go to the other house because there’s a burglar, and daddy’s gonna help catch the burglar. So, he’s not going to be here for a while.”

4 How Amy Schumer Knew Chris Fischer Was The One

Oprah has a comfortable aura around her that allows people to share their deepest feelings, even in front of a whole stadium. On how Amy Schumer knew Chris was the one, she said: "His confidence. He was so confident about us, too. I just loved him and liked him. We were just friends for six months. One night, we were just seated there watching old episodes of ‘Arrested Development’…and we just laughed at the same stuff...and he’s hot!”

3 Tina Fey’s Fascination With Chris Rock

Comedian Tina Fey has come a long way since her time at Saturday Night Live. That job, including her nine Primetime Emmy awards and uncountable movie roles, affirms that she is indeed a master of her craft. At St. Paul, Minnesota, she revealed that one of her idols in the business is Chris Rock. “ In my mind, I’m like…I don’t think there’s any topic that I wouldn’t want to hear what Chris Rock had to say about it. I would feel safe in his thoughtfulness, and his skills.” Said Tina.

2 Kate Hudson’s Regular Digital Cleanse

Kate Hudson believes that although we are all connected globally, it’s a bit too much. In her own words, we are ‘overly connected’ and constantly feed ourselves bad news after bad news. Though she spends time on social media like everyone else, she has a regular detox at five in the evening that lasts until the next day. She however termed those off periods as her ideal goal, implying that she didn’t follow the rule religiously.

1 Julianne Hough’s Super Power

Julianne Hough rose to stardom when she won two seasons on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. She later returned to the show as a permanent judge. Speaking to Oprah on her superpower, dancing, Julian said: “ We have something like 30,000 unique movements, and as adults, we only have 10,000. That means somewhere along the line we said, 'we’re not dancing.’” She also believes that everyone has their superpower. And it’s different and unique to each individual.

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