5 things Oprah Winfrey splurged on – from her own avocado orchard to an entire library for Amy Schumer’s one-year-old son
The world’s first black female billionaire bought a private jet to avoid awkward conversations and told Trevor Noah she has her own orchard because it’s ridiculous to pay for avocados when she travels
Oprah Winfrey is the first black female billionaire in history. She currently has a net worth of US$2.6 billion, according to Forbes, thanks to her decades-long stint on television and other media, as well as the numerous investments which make up her business empire.
While Oprah is known to be generous to her fans, she also indulges herself and her loved ones. So, what things has the “Queen of All Media” spent on, just because she can?
She splurged on big, fluffy Ralph Lauren towels
There are clearly many different ways to celebrate becoming a millionaire. But Oprah’s first move after officially joining the seven-digit club was to splurge on “big and fluffy” designer towels, she recently revealed in an online clip for her own O, The Oprah Magazine. While some people might find it a relatively normal sort of purchase, it was an extravagance for Oprah who grew up sharing a bath towel with two half-siblings. She saw the lush branded towels as both a pleasure and an investment.
She bought an avocado orchard … because she thinks avocados are too expensive
She bought a private jet after an unpleasant encounter with a fellow passenger