Oprah Winfrey turned heads with her svelte silhouette at the 2025 American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala held in New York City on Wednesday, an event dedicated to honoring ballet icon Misty Copeland.

The 71-year-old media titan accentuated her slender waist in a chic white dress, elegantly cinched with a black belt, showcasing the results of her transformative weight loss journey with Ozempic.

Adding a touch of glamour, Oprah adorned her ensemble with a striking diamond ring and eye-catching dangling earrings, drawing attention at the prestigious gala at David Geffen Hall.

Her dark hair was styled in voluminous waves that gracefully fell over her shoulders, complementing her sophisticated look, completed by a pair of sleek black heels.

Oprah has openly shared her experience of shedding around 50 pounds through weight loss medication. This revelation stirred controversy, given her previous comments dismissing such methods as an ‘easy way out,’ despite her own struggles with fluctuating weight over the years.

On the red carpet, Oprah was seen posing alongside Misty Copeland, 43, who is set to take her final bow with the American Ballet Theatre during this special one-night event.

Oprah, 71, showed off her trim waist while attending the 2025 American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala honoring Misty Copeland on Wednesday

The iconic ballerina made history in 2015 when she became the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in the ABT’s 85-year history. 

Founded in 1939 and based in New York, ABT is considered one of the premier classical ballet companies in the US. 

After a five-year hiatus, she will return to the stage, performing with her ABT peers in a specially curated program. 

Misty wowed in a strapless gown with a dramatic two-tone color scheme of black and white.

The top was a corset-style bodice, while the skirt portion was made of voluminous black tulle.

Her hair was slicked back into a chic bun, and her picture-perfect glam highlighted her naturally stunning features.

While Copeland is saying goodbye to ABT, she is not retiring from dance. Instead, she will focus on her foundation’s signature BE BOLD program.

This initiative aims to make ballet affordable and accessible for children of all backgrounds.

The media mogul highlighted her toned figure in a white dress cinched in at the waist with a black belt, following her dramatic Ozempic weight loss journey

The TV personality sparkled up her look with a massive diamond ring on her finger, and dangling earrings

While on the red carpet, she was also seen posing with Misty, 43. Misty will bid farewell to the American Ballet Theater during the one-night-only performance 

The iconic ballerina made history in 2015 when she became the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in the ABT’s 85-year history 

The two ladies stunned in black and white looks

Misty wowed in a strapless gown. The top was a corset-style bodice, while the skirt portion was made of voluminous black tulle

Oprah’s best friend Gayle King, 70, was also in attendance. Gayle looked marvelous in a black velvet gown

She teamed the look with a silver clutch

Model and wife of the late David Bowie, Iman, 70, stunned in a delicate pale blue gown with red floral designs

She accessorized with silver bracelets

Nicole Ari Parker, 55, was a vision in a peach gown with puffy sleeves and silver accents

Model Brooks Nader, 28, wore a gorgeous velvet green halter-neck gown

Her blonde tresses were pinned into a bun 

Tamron Hall, 55, also opted for a stunning olive green dress with a train flowing behind her

Annabelle actress Alfre Woodard, 72, opted for a colorful silk dress. Orange Is the New Black star Danielle Brooks, 36, wore an eye-catching white top and a matching black skirt 

Ilana Glazer, 38, was effortlessly cool in an oversized white suit

Grey’s Anatomy star Debbie Allen, 75, joined Phylicia Rashad, 77, on the red carpet, with both ladies looking splendid in black gowns

Isabella Boylston, 39, looked every inch the seasoned ballerina in a white tulle gown that resembled a tutu

She also built an illustrious career beyond ballet, including starring in a Prince music video and writing a New York Times bestseller. 

Oprah’s best friend Gayle King, 70, was also in attendance. Gayle looked marvelous in a black velvet gown which she teamed with a silver clutch.

Model and wife of the late David Bowie, Iman, 70, stunned in a delicate pale blue gown with red floral designs.

Nicole Ari Parker, 55, was a vision in a peach gown with puffy sleeves and silver accents.

Annabelle actress Alfre Woodard, 72, opted for a colorful silk dress.

Orange Is the New Black star Danielle Brooks, 36, wore an eye-catching white top with black letter print and a matching black skirt. 

Ilana Glazer, 38, was effortlessly cool in an oversized white suit. 

Isabella Boylston, 39, looked every inch the seasoned ballerina in a white tulle gown that resembled a tutu. 

Model Brooks Nader, 28, wore a gorgeous velvet green halter-neck gown.

Tamron Hall, 55, also opted for a stunning olive green dress with a train flowing behind her.

Grey’s Anatomy star Debbie Allen, 75, joined Phylicia Rashad, 77, on the red carpet, with both ladies looking splendid in black gowns.

After a five-year hiatus, Misty will return to the stage, performing with her ABT peers for the last time; She is seen performing in at the Century Plaza Hotel in 2005

Wednesday’s program will feature special performances by Copeland and dancers from American Ballet Theatre, as well as ‘appearances by an extraordinary group of luminaries from the worlds of dance, entertainment, and the arts.’

‘I could never have imagined the life ballet would give me,’ Misty said in a statement shared by ABT.

‘To dance on the world’s greatest stages, with artists I admire so deeply, has been one of the greatest gifts of my life. My time with ABT has shaped me not just as a dancer, but as a person, and given me the platform to reach back and make space for others.’

‘This moment isn’t a farewell, it’s a celebration of everything we’ve built together, and a step toward all the work that’s still ahead.’