There’s never a bad day to be Oprah Winfrey, especially when you’ve got a net worth that Forbes estimates at an impressive $2.8 billion. That’s right—casual billion talk here. So, what does someone with that kind of money actually do with it? Well, let’s just say Oprah’s financial habits are about as glamorous as her lifestyle.
Let’s rewind to when Oprah appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show back in December 2017. The media icon, who wears many hats as a talk show host, producer, and philanthropist, was there to chat about all things life and success. But during her appearance on Ellen’s YouTube Original series, Ellen’s Show Me More Show, she answered some rapid-fire questions that left everyone scratching their heads. One particular response had us hitting replay because it was just too wild to believe.
Oprah’s ATM Pin Number? Not So Much
Ellen, known for her playful banter, casually asked Oprah, “What’s your ATM pin number?” The audience waited with bated breath, but Oprah looked genuinely surprised and shook her head. Ellen, sensing the awkwardness, chimed in, “You don’t know.” Finally, Oprah admitted, “I don’t have one.” Can you believe it? Most people with a bank account have a PIN, but Oprah? Nope. And things got even more jaw-dropping from there.
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Oprah then revealed something that had the audience buzzing. “I went to the bank recently because I hadn’t been to the bank since 1988,” she said. Ellen, curious, asked, “What did you go to the bank for?” The audience likely thought, “to deposit or withdraw money, obviously.” But Oprah’s answer? Priceless.
“To deposit a million dollars,” she replied. Wait—what?! “I just wanted to go there, just to do it… It felt fantastic! Actually, it was two million.” Can you even imagine? Oprah just strolled into the bank and casually deposited two million dollars like it was no big deal. We’d love to see the expression on that bank teller’s face. Can you blame them for being floored?
Reactions from Fans
Unsurprisingly, Oprah’s fans were all kinds of amazed. One fan tweeted, “Oprah is giggling over a $2 million check. Goals,” while another chimed in, “Oprah’s a unicorn. She’s beaten every odd and blazed a trail for us all. Let her joke about going to the bank. Show kids what’s possible.”
Honestly, kudos to Oprah! She’s earned every bit of her success and continues to inspire millions around the world. But we can’t help but wonder—will she adopt us?
