‘What Is Oprah Hiding?’: Oprah Winfrey’s Abrupt Move to Block Documentary About Her Life Story Sparks ‘Sketchy’ Theories from Fans

Oprah Winfrey has officially pumped the brakes on a documentary about her life that was set to stream online. But fans want to know why. Apparently, the billionaire actress and former talk show host spent a “fortune” to make sure the docuseries never sees the light of day after clashing with Oscar-winning filmmaker and director Kevin Macdonald& over the biographical project. Oprah Winfrey faces criticism after paying a “fortune” to block a documentary about her life. (Photo by MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images) According to Page Six, a representative for the 70-year-old media mogul confirmed she paid to have the documentary shelved after her content deal with Apple ended in September 2022. “As the Apple TV+ deal was coming to an end,& Ms. Winfrey bought back the rights to her docuseries and has since decided to put the doc on hold,” a spokesperson for Oprah told& Page Six. In addition, another source said, “Kevin made the film, but Oprah didn’t like it and he refused to change it, and Oprah has paid back her fee to Apple.” While speculation suggested McDonald refused to follow through on edit requests by Winfrey, the television personality’s team denied those claims. Oprah’s camp insisted...