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'Unrecognizable' Oprah Winfrey Hits Back at Trolls Mocking Her '90-Year-Old' Walk at Paris Fashion Week · Fresh Intelligence

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  [SPEAKER_00]: The Winfrey responds to criticism over Paris Fashion Week of Bits.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Oprah Winfrey has addressed backlash regarding her appearance at Paris Fashion Week, where she looked notably thin and appeared to struggle while walking.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The 72-year-old media mogul was seen holding onto a staffer's arm during the Chloe show, taking careful slow steps alongside friend Gale King.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Winfrey explained the unusual gate and a clip shared on Instagram by King's assistant, Joseph Zembrano.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: on the internet, somebody was, you know how people drag you on the internet.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: So they were dragging me and Gayle saying, look at them walking like they're 90 years old, when Frey said in response to online criticism.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: She clarified that her movement was due to wearing non-prescription sunglasses at the event.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Stating, I could not see, I needed assistance to tell me where I was going.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Winfrey also revealed King was dealing with two broken toes, which contributed to their odd walking.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: And that's the reason we look like we were 90 years old, she said, sharing a light-hearted moment.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: While some defended Winfrey's explanation, others remained skeptical.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Comments ranged from disbelief about her walking posture to remarks about her weight loss and recent transformation.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: One comment are noted, folks don't bend over when they can't see, they squint, while another remarked on Winfrey's noticeable changes in behavior following her weight loss, suggesting she was all about the outside.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Nonetheless, her supporters appreciated her candidness.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: One fan remarked, great to be able to laugh about it, but people really do just need to shut up and find something else to do.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: She is living her best life.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Having lost more than 50 pounds with the help of a GLP-1 medication, Winfrey's look at PFW surprised many.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: She expressed gratitude for her time in Paris, sharing, fashion, friendship, and the simple joy of feeling comfortable in my own skin.