In April 1986, Oprah meets and starts dating Stedman Graham, then the executive director of Athletes Against Drugs, an organization that teaches children about the dangers of drugs. She tells PEOPLE, “He’s kind, and he’s supportive, and he’s 6’6″!”
Now worth more than a billion dollars, Winfrey has succeeded on many fronts – as an Oscar-nominated actress (The Color Purple), magazine editor, literary ring leader, radio host and network owner.