Oprah Winfrey has revealed a startling spiritual encounter from her first Academy Awards ceremony, claiming she heard the 'Voice of God' explaining why she would not take home the statuette.
During a high-profile interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on 7 April 2026, the media icon reflected on her 1986 nomination for The Colour Purple, directed by Steven Spielberg. Winfrey, who was 32 at the time, was nominated for Best Supporting Actress but found the evening defined more by physical agony than cinematic glory.
