Oprah Winfrey’s Talk Show Posse: Where Are They Now?

Twenty five seasons of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” brought us 25 seasons of tears, joy … and Oprah’s pals. We all know that longtime friends Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz and Nate Berkus went on to star in talk shows of their own, but what about the rest of Oprah’s pals?

 Here’s an update on her former talk show posse:

Rosie Daley

She was Oprah’s personal chef for five years—and she shared the wealth of her recipes via a 1994 bestselling cookbook called “In the Kitchen With Rosie: Oprah’s favorite Recipes.” In a 1998 interview with Vogue, Oprah said of the cookbook’s success, “Rosie didn’t know what hit her. Made her rich. It is the fastest-selling book in the history of publishing.” Daley’s “Oprah” cookbook and subsequent book team-up with Dr. Andrew Weil made her rich enough that today she no longer has to cook for a living.

Art Smith

Another chef introduced to us by Oprah, Art Smith worked as her personal chef for years and made frequent appearances on her talk show. But these days Smith is teaming up with Lady Gaga’s dad, Joe Germanotta, to open an Upper West side restaurant called Joanne’s.

Dr. Robin Smith

You knew O had a guest in crisis when Dr. Robin appeared on the show. The psychologist/author/ordained minister/motivational speaker turned up regularly to give relationship advice on Oprah’s talk show. These days Dr. Robin continues to spread her positive message via radio broadcasts and personal appearances. Dr. Robin penned the New York Times bestseller, “Lies at the Altar: the Truth About Great Marriages," a swell as the book, “Hungry,"  which is about humanity’s quest for authentic, honest lives.

Gayle King

We loved Gayle’s road trips with Oprah –  all must as much as her taste tests to find the country’s greatest hamburger. But the end of Oprah’s talk show didn’t mean less TV face time for her BFF. Six months after “Oprah” went off the air, the O -Magazine editor-at-large signed a deal to co-anchor “CBS This Morning.” King’s stint on the morning news show began in January, 2012.

Bob Greene

He was Oprah’s one time personal trainer, who taught us to live our best lives. But without Oprah’s talk show forum, what is Bob Green up to these days? He’s still dispensing health and fitness advice on his Best Life website and is a regular contributor to O Magazine.

Andre Walker

He was the hairstylist with the mostess, creating Oprah’s million dollar hair looks for the entire 25-season run of her talk show. But as a parting gift to fans, Oprah and Andre decided to share the wealth. During her final “Favorite Things” show, Oprah gave viewers the scoop on Walker's hair care line, claiming his are the only products she uses on her hair.  In addition to peddling his primo products, these days the hair guru pens a column for Ebony Magazine.