Instagram/Oprah Winfrey & Gayle Kin Celebrity Oprah Winfrey explains the real reason behind her viral, cautious walk at Paris Fashion Week, shutting down jokes about her age. March 17, 2026 AceShowbiz - Oprah Winfrey has responded to the widespread online reaction to a viral video from Paris Fashion Week where she and her longtime friend Gayle King appeared to walk cautiously into the Chloé show. The clip sparked social media jokes about their slow pace, with some commentators suggesting the walk made Oprah Winfrey look much older than she is.