For years, Oprah Winfrey has been a prominent spokesperson and board executive for the weight-loss company Weight Watchers — but her partnership with the company is now ending after a major recent admission.
The 70-year-old media mogul and and talk show host acquired a 10% stake in Weight Watchers, now renamed WW, in 2015, becoming its spokesperson and joining the board of directors.
Oprah helped boost the company’s profile and sent stocks immediately soaring. For years, viewers have seen Oprah promote the company in commercials, promising that weight loss was possible (without even giving up bread!)