

Oprah Winfrey, during a livestream with WeightWatchers, declared she is distancing herself from diet culture, acknowledging her significant role in promoting it through her shows and magazine over 25 years. She discussed her personal struggles and public regrets, particularly the infamous "wagon of fat" episode from her show in 1988, which she now sees as a moment that perpetuated unrealistic body standards. Winfrey, along with celebrities like Rebel Wilson and Busy Philipps, shared how weight stigma has impacted their lives and careers, emphasizing a shift towards body acceptance and the challenges that come with it.