Several figures from the entertainment industry sent their best wishes to Oprah on the media giant’s 69th birthday on Sunday.
The television personality was the focus of celebratory posts that were shared to the Instagram accounts of a group of her friends.
The media figure also shared a lengthy message on Oprah Daily to express her feelings about coming one year closer to reaching 70.
Special day: Several figures from the entertainment industry sent their best wishes to Oprah on the media giant’s 69th birthday on Sunday
Oprah was featured in a photo that was shared to the account of her good friend Gayle King, in which the two stretched out their arms while partially embracing.
The 68-year-old broadcast journalist also penned a short message in her post’s caption to express her affection for her longtime friend.
‘Happy everything to the girl who lives her best life everyday & does what she can to help everybody else do the same,’ she wrote.
Kerry Washington shared a selfie that she took with Oprah in what appeared to be a dressing room.
![Good friends: Kerry Washington shared a selfie that she took with Oprah in what appeared to be a dressing room](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/30/07/67106495-11690835-Good_friends_Kerry_Washington_shared_a_selfie_that_she_took_with-a-77_1675064228394.jpg)
Good friends: Kerry Washington shared a selfie that she took with Oprah in what appeared to be a dressing room
The Primetime Emmy-winning performer wrote a message to show her appreciation for what her good friend had achieved over the course of her career.
She wrote: ‘There’s no brighter light than today’s birthday goddess…thank you for all that you do.’
Kim Kardashian also shared a selfie that she had taken with Oprah during a recent get-together.
The reality television mainstay also wrote that, during the event, Sharon Stone expressed that she ‘meant the world to the world.’
![Hanging out: Kim Kardashian also shared a selfie that she had taken with Oprah during a recent get-together](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/30/07/67106497-11690835-Hanging_out_Kim_Kardashian_also_shared_a_selfie_that_she_had_tak-a-79_1675064229267.jpg)
Hanging out: Kim Kardashian also shared a selfie that she had taken with Oprah during a recent get-together
The entrepreneur went on to share a photo of her friend being presented with an ornate birthday cake.
Lori Harvey, who was also present at the get-together, also shared a video of the philanthropist being presented with the cake.
Lupita Nyong’o shared a shot of herself spending time with Oprah, and she wrote that ‘we hold closely to the brilliant wisdom you share.’
Viola Davis described her close friend as a ‘national treasure’ and an ‘icon’ in an affectionate message.
Alessandra Ambrosio shared a shot of herself spending time with the ‘birthday queen,’ as well as Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara.
![Capturing the moment: Lori Harvey, who was also present at the get-together, also shared a video of the philanthropist being presented with the cake](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/30/07/67112745-11690835-image-a-82_1675064834946.jpg)
Capturing the moment: Lori Harvey, who was also present at the get-together, also shared a video of the philanthropist being presented with the cake
![Kind words: Lupita Nyong'o shared a shot of herself spending time with Oprah, and she wrote that 'we hold closely to the brilliant wisdom you share'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/30/07/67112737-11690835-image-a-83_1675064840411.jpg)
Kind words: Lupita Nyong’o shared a shot of herself spending time with Oprah, and she wrote that ‘we hold closely to the brilliant wisdom you share’
![In admiration: Viola Davis described her close friend as a 'national treasure' and an 'icon' in an affectionate message](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/30/07/67112735-11690835-image-m-85_1675064888342.jpg)
In admiration: Viola Davis described her close friend as a ‘national treasure’ and an ‘icon’ in an affectionate message
![Tight group: Alessandra Ambrosio shared a shot of herself spending time with the 'birthday queen,' as well as Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/30/07/67112731-11690835-image-m-87_1675064922955.jpg)
Tight group: Alessandra Ambrosio shared a shot of herself spending time with the ‘birthday queen,’ as well as Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara
Garcelle Beauvais affectionately referred to the television mainstay as ‘Lady O’ in a post that was shared to her Instagram Story.
Oprah began her birthday message by expressing that she was not concerned with aging on her special day.
‘As I turn 69, I choose not to focus on the number. For me, the number has always just been a marker,’ she expressed.
The philanthropist then advised her fans to consider their achievements made over a year of their life.
![Happy: Garcelle Beauvais affectionately referred to the television mainstay as 'Lady O' in a post that was shared to her Instagram Story](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/30/07/67112739-11690835-image-m-89_1675064950355.jpg)
Happy: Garcelle Beauvais affectionately referred to the television mainstay as ‘Lady O’ in a post that was shared to her Instagram Story
![Sweet treat: The entrepreneur went on to share a photo of her friend being presented with an ornate birthday cake](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/30/07/67107103-11690835-Sweet_treat_The_entrepreneur_went_on_to_share_a_photo_of_her_fri-a-78_1675064229249.jpg)
Sweet treat: The entrepreneur went on to share a photo of her friend being presented with an ornate birthday cake
‘However you feel about your birthday, consider this: Take age out of the equation, think about how you feel inside your body and reflect on how far you’ve come over the past 365 days,’ she wrote.
Oprah then spoke about how she would be making the most of her 69th birthday.
‘I choose to celebrate the time I’ve spent living, taking note of all the shifts, the wins, the accomplishments, how much I’ve grown over the past year and I look forward to all that is to come,’ she expressed.
The media giant added: ‘With each birthday, you get to decide whether to mark it as the end of your greatest days or the beginning of your finest hours.’
![Inspirational: The media giant added that 'with each birthday, you get to decide whether to mark it as the end of your greatest days or the beginning of your finest hours'; she is seen in 2022](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/30/07/67107503-11690835-Inspirational_The_media_giant_added_that_with_each_birthday_you_-a-81_1675064229461.jpg)
Inspirational: The media giant added that ‘with each birthday, you get to decide whether to mark it as the end of your greatest days or the beginning of your finest hours’; she is seen in 2022
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