Iconic talk show host Oprah Winfrey received no shortage of heartfelt tributes from her celebrities pals, like Ava DuVernay and Reese Witherspoon, on her 67th birthday.
Despite having to remain socially distant from friends and family, the 18-time Emmy winner was flooded with well-wishes from loved-ones across social media.
In an eloquent Instagram caption, Mariah Carey, who has previously described Winfrey as her ‘friend’ and ‘therapist,’ gushed about their close bond over the years.
Beloved: Iconic talk show host Oprah Winfrey received no shortage of heartfelt tributes from her celebrities pals, like Ava DuVernay to Reese Witherspoon, on her 67th birthday
‘Thank you for forever changing my life for the better as you have done for so many others,’ the 50-year-old pop diva wrote. ‘OVE you from the bottom of my heart.’
Additionally, she shared a throwback of them together after a 2002 appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show, where she discussed recovering from an emotional and physical breakdown.
Singer-songwriter Alicia Keys also praised the actress with a sweet snap of them with their arms wrapped each other in a sweet embrace.
‘Happy born day to my Aquarius sister @oprah!!!!!! Keep spreading love, light and good energy!!!’ the No One hitmaker wrote on her Instagram Story
Sweet: Winfrey’s A Wrinkle in Time costar, Reese Witherspoon, ceased the opportunity to applaud her longtime confidant for being ‘amazing and inspirational’
‘Happy born day to my Aquarius sister @oprah!!!!!! Keep spreading love, light and good energy!!!’ the 40-year-old No One hitmaker wrote on her Instagram Story.
Winfrey’s A Wrinkle in Time costar, Reese Witherspoon, ceased the opportunity to applaud her longtime confidant for being ‘amazing and inspirational.’
‘Grateful for your invaluable guidance, wisdom & friendship,’ the Legally Blonde alum, 44, captioned a beaming photo with Winfrey.
Birthday wishes: Ava DuVernay shared a stunning shot of Winfrey wearing a figure-hugging black dress as she blew out birthday candles on a towering green cake
Ava DuVernay opted to share a stunning shot of Winfrey wearing a figure-hugging black dress as she blew out birthday candles on a towering green cake adorned with pink roses and pearls.
‘May your day be as magnificent as you make ours,’ the filmmaker, 48, wrote on Instagram. ‘Happy birthday to you, Icon, Boss, Trailblazer, Teacher, Queen, True Friend.’
Meanwhile, Jennifer Garner opted for a more light-hearted post, which showed her, Witherspoon and JJ Abrams ‘hanging on’ her every word as they chatted an event.
‘May your day be as magnificent as you make ours,’ the filmmaker, 48, wrote on Instagram. ‘Happy birthday to you, Icon, Boss, Trailblazer, Teacher, Queen, True Friend’
Hilarious: Meanwhile, Jennifer Garner opted for a more light-hearted post, which showed her, Witherspoon and JJ Abrams ‘hanging on’ her every word as they chatted an event
‘Happy birthday beautiful Oprah,’ Kate Hudson captioned a sweet snap with the talk show host on her Instagram Story
‘Yep. Always, Everyone—hanging on your every word. Happy Birthday, Oprah,’ the Golden Globe winner, 48, fangirled.
Kate Hudson also uploaded a more cheeky image with the legend, which showed them appearing to do shots of tequila, which made Oprah laugh and grab her chest.
‘Happy birthday beautiful Oprah,’ Kate Hudson captioned the picture on her Instagram Story, which showed her wearing a bright purple pantsuit.
In addition to honoring Oprah, Kerry Washington revealed her ‘whole soul’ was ‘extraordinary women who put so much joy and light into the world,’ nodding to Cicely Tyson, who passed on Thursday
In addition to honoring Oprah, Kerry Washington revealed her ‘whole soul’ was with two ‘extraordinary women who put so much joy and light into the world.’
‘One of these precious souls is now watching us and loving us from the Beyond, but her legacy lives on in the powerful women she continues to inspire, like this very special birthday Queen, @Oprah!’ Washington, 43, said, nodding to Cicely Tyson, who passed on Thursday.
She continued: ‘Sending you both soooooo much love today and always.’