Media mogul Oprah Winfrey turns 70: a look back (30 images)

By Wade Sheridan

Oprah Winfrey, best known for her daytime talk show, magazine, book club, acting and producing -- and for interviewing major newsmakers, is turning 70 on Monday. Here's a look back at her career through the years.

Oprah Winfrey (R), and her longtime partner, Steadman Graham, arrive January 11, 1998 at the People's Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif. The pair have shared a long-lasting relationship but have never gotten married. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Winfrey celebrates the April 19, 2000 launch of O The Oprah Magazine in New York City. Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI

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Winfrey is joined by fashion model Iman (R) as they celebrate the 1st anniversary of her O Magazine on April 17, 2001 in New York City. Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI

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Fashion designer Vera Wang (L) greets Winfrey and toasts her and other guests attending the showing of Wang's spring/summer 2003 fashion collection in New York City on September 20, 2002. Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI

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