Oprah's Favorite Things list includes picks from Duchess Meghan, more – Exclusive
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Anika Reed, USA TODAYNovember 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Look back on Winfrey's career. Here, Winfrey attends the premiere of Netflix's "The Six Triple Eight" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Dec. 3, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>Oprah Winfrey has had a legendary media career spanning several decades. The entertainment mogul took daytime TV by storm in the 1980s, produced several movies and TV shows, helmed a self-titled lifestyle magazine and launched her own TV network, rightfully named OWN. Look back on Winfrey's career. Here, Winfrey attends the premiere of Netflix's "The Six Triple Eight" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Dec. 3, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.
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Oprah Winfrey has had a legendary media career spanning several decades. The entertainment mogul took daytime TV by storm in the 1980s, produced several movies and TV shows, helmed a self-titled lifestyle magazine and launched her own TV network, rightfully named OWN. Look back on Winfrey's career. Here, Winfrey attends the premiere of Netflix's "The Six Triple Eight" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Dec. 3, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.
">Oprah Winfrey has had a legendary media career spanning several decades. The entertainment mogul took daytime TV by storm in the 1980s, produced several movies and TV shows, helmed a self-titled lifestyle magazine and launched her own TV network, rightfully named OWN. Look back on Winfrey's career. Here, Winfrey attends the premiere of Netflix's "The Six Triple Eight" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Dec. 3, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Bg4CnMk90X5NJ.ZmlBL8Lg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/5c562b7beae3bc8a5fb04775af08abdb class=caas-img>Oprah Winfrey speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/NTQIHEWG6IG2S8wNz5bA.w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e71eb5ae21925241000fec8e12497574 class=caas-img data-headline="Oprah Winfrey: The TV host, actor and author's life, career in photos" data-caption="
Oprah Winfrey speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois.
">Oprah Winfrey speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/NTQIHEWG6IG2S8wNz5bA.w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e71eb5ae21925241000fec8e12497574 class=caas-img>Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey speak onstage during the 97th annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2025.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/4vyYjCVrtbBjgdlkiDw4cg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/090c1eeab670edcad6cfa57dfb1ce731 class=caas-img data-headline="Oprah Winfrey: The TV host, actor and author's life, career in photos" data-caption="
Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey speak onstage during the 97th annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2025.
">Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey speak onstage during the 97th annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2025.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/4vyYjCVrtbBjgdlkiDw4cg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/090c1eeab670edcad6cfa57dfb1ce731 class=caas-img>Oprah Winfrey speaks onstage during the 78th annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 8, 2025, in New York City.
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Oprah Winfrey speaks onstage during the 78th annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 8, 2025, in New York City.
">Oprah Winfrey speaks onstage during the 78th annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 8, 2025, in New York City.
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Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, left, opens up to Oprah Winfrey in the special "'The Life You Want' Class: A Conversation with Sheryl Lee Ralph," which aired Jan. 24, 2024.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/fGeWLtlAcUD.OoFDqJ95iw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/ce72d0977928798631a1e2b53fae1859 class=caas-img data-headline="Oprah Winfrey: The TV host, actor and author's life, career in photos" data-caption="
Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, left, opens up to Oprah Winfrey in the special "'The Life You Want' Class: A Conversation with Sheryl Lee Ralph," which aired Jan. 24, 2024.
">Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, left, opens up to Oprah Winfrey in the special "'The Life You Want' Class: A Conversation with Sheryl Lee Ralph," which aired Jan. 24, 2024.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/fGeWLtlAcUD.OoFDqJ95iw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/ce72d0977928798631a1e2b53fae1859 class=caas-img>Oprah Winfrey rocks an off-the-shoulder, purple gown at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 7, 2024.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/5I4RwyY3HiGN1UWY8LGzJw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/4c815a2893d1b1292c031954414e7bbb class=caas-img data-headline="Oprah Winfrey: The TV host, actor and author's life, career in photos" data-caption="
Oprah Winfrey rocks an off-the-shoulder, purple gown at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 7, 2024.
">Oprah Winfrey rocks an off-the-shoulder, purple gown at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 7, 2024.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/5I4RwyY3HiGN1UWY8LGzJw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/4c815a2893d1b1292c031954414e7bbb class=caas-img>Oprah Winfrey, center, poses with Andrea Mona Bowman, left, and Lawrence Davis during the Los Angeles premiere of "The Color Purple" on Dec. 6, 2023.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ZOearIlQUde_kiqfRjUYhw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05ODg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/77677a5a352cbf41296e516bce92bc1f class=caas-img data-headline="Oprah Winfrey: The TV host, actor and author's life, career in photos" data-caption="
Oprah Winfrey, center, poses with Andrea Mona Bowman, left, and Lawrence Davis during the Los Angeles premiere of "The Color Purple" on Dec. 6, 2023.
">Oprah Winfrey, center, poses with Andrea Mona Bowman, left, and Lawrence Davis during the Los Angeles premiere of "The Color Purple" on Dec. 6, 2023.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ZOearIlQUde_kiqfRjUYhw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05ODg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/77677a5a352cbf41296e516bce92bc1f class=caas-img>Oprah Winfrey, center, Colman Domingo, left, and Ghanaian director Blitz Bazawule attend the LA premiere of "The Color Purple" on Dec. 6, 2023.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/iSYRYHWmgMMEVmzqZTrOaQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNjUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/ea0122a31301022f261fb513ca07fb58 class=caas-img data-headline="Oprah Winfrey: The TV host, actor and author's life, career in photos" data-caption="
Oprah Winfrey, center, Colman Domingo, left, and Ghanaian director Blitz Bazawule attend the LA premiere of "The Color Purple" on Dec. 6, 2023.
">Oprah Winfrey, center, Colman Domingo, left, and Ghanaian director Blitz Bazawule attend the LA premiere of "The Color Purple" on Dec. 6, 2023.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/iSYRYHWmgMMEVmzqZTrOaQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNjUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/ea0122a31301022f261fb513ca07fb58 class=caas-img>Oprah Winfrey arrives at Elle's 2023 Women in Hollywood Celebration at Nya Studios in Los Angeles on Dec. 5, 2023.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/EgDR2fJ9ndirM8eFhmn7JA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/765ba0d9e0163851d6d56ad86b7076df class=caas-img data-headline="Oprah Winfrey: The TV host, actor and author's life, career in photos" data-caption="
Oprah Winfrey arrives at Elle's 2023 Women in Hollywood Celebration at Nya Studios in Los Angeles on Dec. 5, 2023.
">Oprah Winfrey arrives at Elle's 2023 Women in Hollywood Celebration at Nya Studios in Los Angeles on Dec. 5, 2023.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/EgDR2fJ9ndirM8eFhmn7JA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/765ba0d9e0163851d6d56ad86b7076df class=caas-img>Oprah Winfrey, center right, poses with "The Color Purple" cast, from left, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson and Fantasia Barrino during Elle's 2023 Women in Hollywood Celebration in Los Angeles on Dec. 5.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/5lX6supei_XPlQAQe3md1A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/56e23471394d0446c9d4b8f1005e75ef class=caas-img data-headline="Oprah Winfrey: The TV host, actor and author's life, career in photos" data-caption="
Oprah Winfrey, center right, poses with "The Color Purple" cast, from left, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson and Fantasia Barrino during Elle's 2023 Women in Hollywood Celebration in Los Angeles on Dec. 5.
">Oprah Winfrey, center right, poses with "The Color Purple" cast, from left, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson and Fantasia Barrino during Elle's 2023 Women in Hollywood Celebration in Los Angeles on Dec. 5.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/5lX6supei_XPlQAQe3md1A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/56e23471394d0446c9d4b8f1005e75ef class=caas-img>Oprah Winfrey presents honorees during Elle's Women in Hollywood Celebration ceremony on Dec. 5, 2023.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/oA9W9RgaJXJtIr4qZH2aXw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/6ab6e2b18413095919f0da0f30ba399d class=caas-img data-headline="Oprah Winfrey: The TV host, actor and author's life, career in photos" data-caption="
Oprah Winfrey presents honorees during Elle's Women in Hollywood Celebration ceremony on Dec. 5, 2023.
">Oprah Winfrey presents honorees during Elle's Women in Hollywood Celebration ceremony on Dec. 5, 2023.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/oA9W9RgaJXJtIr4qZH2aXw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/6ab6e2b18413095919f0da0f30ba399d class=caas-img>Oprah Winfrey, left, and Danielle Brooks attend the 3rd annual Academy Museum Gala at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on Dec. 3, 2023.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/3yATGdGVtqENcm_2Z4_yhg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MjQ-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/3a0308a559025fe0236d433c458f71ed class=caas-img data-headline="Oprah Winfrey: The TV host, actor and author's life, career in photos" data-caption="
Oprah Winfrey, left, and Danielle Brooks attend the 3rd annual Academy Museum Gala at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on Dec. 3, 2023.
">Oprah Winfrey, left, and Danielle Brooks attend the 3rd annual Academy Museum Gala at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on Dec. 3, 2023.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/3yATGdGVtqENcm_2Z4_yhg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MjQ-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/3a0308a559025fe0236d433c458f71ed class=caas-img>Oprah Winfrey, left, hosts a conversation for Michelle Obama's latest memoir "The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times" at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California, on Dec. 13, 2022.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/0Tytl48MHmw8_wswAYsfDg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/4c657a6c0f79dbde4089f12227b1bad3 class=caas-img data-headline="Oprah Winfrey: The TV host, actor and author's life, career in photos" data-caption="
Oprah Winfrey, left, hosts a conversation for Michelle Obama's latest memoir "The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times" at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California, on Dec. 13, 2022.
">Oprah Winfrey, left, hosts a conversation for Michelle Obama's latest memoir "The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times" at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California, on Dec. 13, 2022.
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Winfrey made a remote appearance during the Global Citizen Awards Special Honoring Changemakers In 2020 Shaping The World We Want.
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Winfrey made a remote appearance during the Global Citizen Awards Special Honoring Changemakers In 2020 Shaping The World We Want.
">Winfrey made a remote appearance during the Global Citizen Awards Special Honoring Changemakers In 2020 Shaping The World We Want.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/GyMuOV5aiJsZof3T5DsDzA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/861c1b39e81913b1504ef04e7cf29c47 class=caas-img>Winfrey embarked on a country wide, nine-arena tour for Oprah's 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus Tour presented by WW (Weight Watchers) with special guests like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/tfNDx_yhIr81tAf24aeuDg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04NDk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/030177fc7fa7108fe7cd926408f7a040 class=caas-img data-headline="Oprah Winfrey: The TV host, actor and author's life, career in photos" data-caption="
Winfrey embarked on a country wide, nine-arena tour for Oprah's 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus Tour presented by WW (Weight Watchers) with special guests like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
">Winfrey embarked on a country wide, nine-arena tour for Oprah's 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus Tour presented by WW (Weight Watchers) with special guests like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/tfNDx_yhIr81tAf24aeuDg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04NDk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/030177fc7fa7108fe7cd926408f7a040 class=caas-img>Winfrey presented Disney's CEO, Bob Iger, with the Centennial Award during the Save The Children's Centennial Celebration in October 2019.
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Winfrey presented Disney's CEO, Bob Iger, with the Centennial Award during the Save The Children's Centennial Celebration in October 2019.
">Winfrey presented Disney's CEO, Bob Iger, with the Centennial Award during the Save The Children's Centennial Celebration in October 2019.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/JTWLCBZ4P4Dh6vw2xXefJg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/322448600d02f7e20af622490b879b04 class=caas-img>Oprah and Stedman Graham attended Tyler Perry Studios grand opening gala in October 2019. Perry named one of the sound stages after Winfrey.
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Oprah and Stedman Graham attended Tyler Perry Studios grand opening gala in October 2019. Perry named one of the sound stages after Winfrey.
">Oprah and Stedman Graham attended Tyler Perry Studios grand opening gala in October 2019. Perry named one of the sound stages after Winfrey.
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Oprah received the Cecil B. DeMille award at the 2018 Golden Globes. In her acceptance speech, she referenced the #MeToo and Time's Up movements, saying, "For too long women have not been heard or believed if they dared to speak their truth to the power of those men. But their time is up."
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Oprah received the Cecil B. DeMille award at the 2018 Golden Globes. In her acceptance speech, she referenced the #MeToo and Time's Up movements, saying, "For too long women have not been heard or believed if they dared to speak their truth to the power of those men. But their time is up."
">Oprah received the Cecil B. DeMille award at the 2018 Golden Globes. In her acceptance speech, she referenced the #MeToo and Time's Up movements, saying, "For too long women have not been heard or believed if they dared to speak their truth to the power of those men. But their time is up."
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/uaRyNRibZ0wAGV.Je76pQA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/c6e9086f74e6f52984a9b47ed9a048af class=caas-img>In celebration of her new book "The Wisdom of Sundays," Oprah held a Gospel brunch on Oct. 15, 2017, in Montecito, California.
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In celebration of her new book "The Wisdom of Sundays," Oprah held a Gospel brunch on Oct. 15, 2017, in Montecito, California.
">In celebration of her new book "The Wisdom of Sundays," Oprah held a Gospel brunch on Oct. 15, 2017, in Montecito, California.
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1 / 29Oprah Winfrey: The TV host, actor and author's life, career in photos
Oprah Winfrey has had a legendary media career spanning several decades. The entertainment mogul took daytime TV by storm in the 1980s, produced several movies and TV shows, helmed a self-titled lifestyle magazine and launched her own TV network, rightfully named OWN. Look back on Winfrey's career. Here, Winfrey attends the premiere of Netflix's "The Six Triple Eight" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Dec. 3, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.
The leaves are changing, the temperature is dropping and Oprah's Favorite Things list is back for another year.
USA TODAY has an exclusive first look at the list, which ranges from self-care products and cozy clothes to state-of-the-art tech products and kitchen must-haves.
Winfrey tapped into her celebrity network for some of her selections, from Shay Mitchell's Beis luggage and Kim Kardashian's Skims loungewear to neighbor, Megan, the Duchess of Sussex's As Ever lifestyle brand. Plus, she's revealing some rare details about herself, from her favorite fragrance to when she first started journaling.
On this year's list, 60% of the items are from small businesses, and there are more than 50 women-owned brands featured. The list clocks in at 112 selections, slightly less than last year's 116 picks.
Oprah Winfrey showcases some of the products on her 2025 Favorite Things list.
"Every year I set out to find gifts that feel just right ‒ not because of the brand name or the price tag, but because they carry meaning," Winfrey says. "My hope is that these gifts will help you celebrate the people who light up your life ‒and maybe add a little sparkle to your own."
Oprah shares her 2024 Favorite Things, with items from Kim Kardashian and John Legend
Prices range from just under $20 ($13-$50 for matching pajama sets and a hooded scarf or a glasses case for $15) to a $2,200 TV – one of the highest price points fans have seen on the list. The full list will be available to shop on OprahDaily.com, and readers can also use Oprah Daily's new AI-assisted search tool Gift Finder, presented by Snapdragon, to make recommendations and find personalized gift ideas – including from past Favorite Things lists.
See an early glimpse at 12 highlights from Oprah's 2025 gift list:
No Makeup Makeup's No Fragrance Fragrance, one of the selections on Oprah's Favorite Things list for 2025.No Makeup Makeup No Fragrance Fragrance
If you've ever wondered what Oprah smelled like (or wanted to smell like her), here's your chance. "I almost never wear fragrance – I like the fresh scent of just stepping out of a shower – but this one won me over," Winfrey said in the gift guide. "It's light, clean, and somehow becomes your own thanks to its FlexScent technology (it adapts to your pH, with top notes of peonies, pink pomelo, and lily of the valley). A unique gift for the unique person on your list." $75.
Malibu Sugar's Daily Candy Bag Charm Accessory set, one of the selections on Oprah's Favorite Things list for 2025.Malibu Sugar Daily Candy Bag Charm Accessory Set
The bag charm craze isn't going anywhere – and it might just land gift-wrapped under your tree. Clip these darling charms – which have little horses, teddy bears, hearts and scarves – to your bag of choice and be the most stylish person wherever you are. $74.
Duchess Meghan's As Ever jam set, one of the selections on Oprah's Favorite Things list for 2025.As Ever Jams Signature Fruit Spread Gift Set
Of course, Winfrey tapped her Montecito, California, neighbor for her annual list. Meghan's As Ever lifestyle brand, which launched earlier this year, makes its Favorite Things list debut with a fruit spread gift set. "Before my neighbor Meghan started her business," Winfrey casually proclaims, "she shared her homemade recipes with us. I love to drizzle it on an English muffin or yogurt, or ice cream. I also love bringing a jam or preserves as a hostess gift, and with this pretty box set of orange marmalade and raspberry and strawberry spreads, just add a bow and you’re ready to go." $42.
Model Bakery's English muffin gift set, one of the selections on Oprah's Favorite Things list for 2025.Model Bakery English Muffins Gift Set
Winfrey's lists always have two guaranteed favorites: something truffle-related, and some sort of bread (cue her "I love bread" video). Her top English muffin pick from Model Bakery returns to the list for another year. "I've picked these so many times, but they are my favorite English muffins – crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and scrumptious all over. I order them by the crate so we always have extras on hand," Winfrey writes (and if anyone has visited the Napa, California, locations or ordered these online, they really are that good). $60.
Oprah Winfrey's "The Life You Want" Nightly Reflections Journal, one of the selections on Oprah's Favorite Things list for 2025.Oprah's 'The Life You Want' Nightly Reflections Journal
While journaling has become somewhat of a viral craze in recent years, it's a practice that Winfrey has adhered to her whole life. "I got my first journal when I was 15, and more than 50 years later, I still have aha moments with mine," she writes. The journal has prompts to help you reflect on your day each night and manifest the life you want. $30.
Get to stepping with Sneex's The Tepper shoe, one of the selections on Oprah's Favorite Things list for 2025.Sneex The Tepper shoe
It's a sneaker and a heel! The brainchild of Spanx creator Sara Blakely, the brand is back on the list with a new shoe style: The Tepper. Winfrey says her best friend, Gayle King, is a "convert" and frequently wears the pricey, somewhat divisive, conversation-starting shoes. "Now she gets stopped nonstop – at work, on the street, even at the airport – by people asking about them," Winfrey writes. $595.
MYTAGALONGS eyeglass case, one of the selections on Oprah's Favorite Things list for 2025.MYTAGALONGS Double Eyeglass Case
Though it's one of the least expensive items on the list, the case is all about protection and quality for all of your eyewear. The two-compartment case allows you to have space for sunglasses and eyeglasses without the bulk of multiple cases. $15.
Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King test the Concept2 SkiErg for the Oprah's Favorite Things list.Concept2 SkiErg with Floor Stand
Workouts with Winfrey include top-of-the-line equipment. This ski machine mimics the motion of pushing along ski poles using flywheel resistance, and it's one of the priciest items on the list. But it offers a "challenging" workout, Winfrey writes, having discovered it at the gym before buying one for her home. "I started with 30-second intervals – but a great aerobic workout," she writes. $1,070.
Brouk and Co.'s Pearl Travel Jewelry Case, one of the selections on Oprah's Favorite Things list for 2025.Brouk and Co. Pearl Travel Jewelry Case
Keep all of your jewelry safe and sound when traveling with this sleek and compact Brouk and Co. case. The vegan patent leather travel jewelry case has compartments for rings, earrings, necklaces – plus a little travel mirror – to provide organization on the go. $20.
Butter Blu Matching Family Jammies, one of the selections on Oprah's Favorite Things list for 2025.Butter Blu Matching Family Jammies
What's better than cozying up in matching pajamas with your loved ones? These jammies are a favorite of King's. "Gayle picks out the PJs each year," Winfrey writes about King, who's a mom to Kirby Bumpus and William Bumpus Jr., and a grandma to Kirby's two kids. $13 to $50 each.
Samsung Frame Pro, one of the selections on Oprah's Favorite Things list for 2025.Samsung Frame Pro
Eight years after its debut on the list, the Samsung Frame Pro TV is back again. It's the most expensive item on the list, but for good reason since it doubles as a TV and a piece of art whenever you don't have on the game or "Real Housewives." Plus, this model is "even slimmer, hanging nearly flush on the wall" with built-in artificial intelligence to "translate dialogue in real time." $2,200.
Crayola's Inspiration Art Case, one of the selections on Oprah's Favorite Things list for 2025.Crayola Inspiration Art Case
The child in your life could become the next Oprah with this gift. "My favorite Christmas of all time was when I was 8 years old and got my first big box of Crayola crayons," Winfrey reveals. The 140-piece kit includes everything for the young Picasso: washable markers, crayons, pencils and drawing sheets, oh my! $28.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Oprah Favorite Things list 2025 includes Meghan Markle's brand
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