Oprah Winfrey
All peopleInfluence report · generated from Oprah Winfrey's indicators
Oprah Winfrey — full AI read
Oprah Winfrey — Founder, OWN; media mogul, producer, cultural tastemaker (United States) — ranks #287/635 on the Power & Influence Index (49.0). Greatest lever: Platform reach (82.0, Leading). Entrenchment 75/100; net worth $3bn.
Role
Founder, OWN; media mogul, producer, cultural tastemaker
Country
United States
Category
Media & culture
Net worth / capital
$3bn
Controls
Talk/cultural influence, book/brand kingmaking, civic and political endorsement reach
Dimension read
| Dimension | Value | Standing | What a high vs low value means — and where Oprah Winfrey sits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PII Power & Influence (PII) | 49.0 | Moderate · #287/635 | Mid-pack. High would mean near the apex of civilizational influence; low would mean lower relative influence within this elite set. ▲ high: near the apex of civilizational influence · ▼ low: lower relative influence within this elite set |
| Economic power Economic power | 58.0 | Moderate · #326/635 | Mid-pack. High would mean controls vast wealth and companies; low would mean limited economic control. ▲ high: controls vast wealth and companies · ▼ low: limited economic control |
| Political power Political power | 50.0 | Moderate · #312/635 | Mid-pack. High would mean commands states, law or policy; low would mean little formal political power. ▲ high: commands states, law or policy · ▼ low: little formal political power |
| AI power AI power | 22.0 | Developing · #462/635 | Low here — limited sway over AI's direction. ▲ high: shapes or controls the trajectory of AI · ▼ low: limited sway over AI's direction |
| Platform reach Platform reach | 82.0 | Leading · #32/635 | High here — commands a vast audience or network. ▲ high: commands a vast audience or network · ▼ low: limited direct reach |
| Institutional control Institutional control | 58.0 | Developing · #458/635 | Low here — limited institutional control. ▲ high: controls pivotal institutions and capital · ▼ low: limited institutional control |
| Entrenchment / tenure Entrenchment / tenure | 75.0 | Strong · #140/635 | High here — power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake). ▲ high: power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake) · ▼ low: power is contingent — term-limited or contestable |
Strengths
- Platform reach (82.0, Leading) — commands a vast audience or network.
- Entrenchment / tenure (75.0, Strong) — power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake).
Risk factors
- Significant but balanced influence with no single dominant lever.
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