Winfrey has been silent about the gossip surrounding her weight and relationships . On 2009 , she told Jessica Simpson how difficult the criticism has been . Cameras follow Simpson -- accompanied by friends Ken Paves , a celebrity hairstylist , and CaCee Cobb -- as she tries a flesh-eating fish pedicure in Japan and a detoxifying drink made from cow urine in India . The negative attention to her weight inspired her to do a show about global beauty . Now , Winfrey has found self-acceptance , she told Simpson .
Winfrey has been silent about the gossip surrounding her weight and relationships . On 2009 , she told Jessica Simpson how difficult the criticism has been . The negative attention to her weight inspired her to do a show about global beauty . Now , Winfrey has found self-acceptance , she told Simpson .