Oprah Winfrey becomes winner of Cecil B. de Mille Golden Globe award

Oprah Winfrey

Actress, talk show host and philanthropist, Oprah Winfrey has been announced as the winner of the Cecil B. de Mille Golden Globe award.

The announcement was made during the Golden Globe 75th Anniversary Special that aired on Wednesday night, by Morgan Freeman.

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However, the Cecil B. de Mille Award is given annually to a talented individual who has made an incredible impact in the world of entertainment. Previous recipients include Audrey Hepburn, Barbra Streisand and Denzel Washington.