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Oprah's Golden Globes Speech Calls For 'New Day' And A Hint To 2020?

January 7, 2018 / 9:21 PM PST / CBS LA

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) -- Her acceptance speech for the Cecil B. DeMille award at the 75th Golden Globes had Oprah Winfrey nostalgic and fiercely protective of the free press.

She also talked a lot about inspiring young women to achieve.

Without mentioning President Trump by name, she talked about a "new day" in Hollywood with women being empowered. Her comments could have easily translated to life in America.

The Twitter-verse blew up with many celebrities believing Oprah was sounding more like a politician on the stump with an eye on the White House in the next election.

Let me tell you this room is still vibrating like electricity from that speech. #OPRAH #micdrop #TimesUp #MeToo #GoldenGlobes
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) January 8, 2018

When Oprah is speaking at the Golden Globes and your goals shift to VP... pic.twitter.com/3ghEVMmCwF
— Joy-Ann (Pro-Democracy) Reid ???? (@JoyAnnReid) January 8, 2018

After Oprah's speech men are going to have to:

Respect women,
Honor women,
Become chivalrous,
Stay fit,
Accomplish.
Be better men period.
Bout time.

Women are our access,
to success.

Time to move out of moms basement guys.
— Titus (@TitusNation) January 8, 2018

Oprah Winfrey became the first black woman to receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the #GoldenGlobes and accepted with a message to the young girls watching:

"A new day is on the horizon."https://t.co/KfwSL9Wo46 pic.twitter.com/JWIzQLZhDY
— CNN (@CNN) January 8, 2018

Alright Oprah
— Rose✨McGowan (@rosemcgowan) January 8, 2018

Seeing a lot of horror/sneering re Oprah 2020, and look, I'm no expert on what makes a good president. But a good *candidate* is someone who can tell a story.
— James Poniewozik (@poniewozik) January 8, 2018

Oprah Winfrey's rousing speech at the Golden Globes stirred more than a standing ovation –– it inflamed rumors that she may run for president https://t.co/ifgO6eAko4 pic.twitter.com/ygz0KJaO95
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 8, 2018

@Oprah !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a wonderful gift to the world you are.#ThankYou #GoldenGlobes #OprahWinfrey
— Constance Marie: check me out-Instagram & Tik Tok (@goconstance) January 8, 2018

I think we should keep this going forever. RT RT RT#Oprah ????????❤️ https://t.co/aBxjl8zvcF
— Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) January 8, 2018

Wow, Oprah's speech tonight… I literally cheered in my living room!
— Jeri Ryan (@JeriLRyan) January 8, 2018

Let @Oprah snatch your entire soul. But after she does, my question remains: Why did it take such calamity and horrific abuse for women to be valued? https://t.co/DRKn0ZkHge
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) January 8, 2018

"A new day is on the horizon, and when that new day finally dawns, it will be because of a lot of magnificent women and some pretty phenomenal men fighting hard to make sure they become the leaders that take us to the time when nobody ever has to say #MeToo again." —@Oprah ✊????
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) January 8, 2018

Oprah Winfrey. No words. #oprahspeech #GoldenGlobes2018 #MeToo
— Kristoff St John (@kristoffstjohn1) January 8, 2018

Dear Oprah, run for president please!
— Sara Sampaio (@SaraSampaio) January 8, 2018

Will Oprah run for president? Can she be persuaded that her country needs her? I firmly believe she would be humble, patient, wise, eager to learn and she would surround herself with a brilliant cabinet. It would truly be "Happy Days Are Here Again."
— Anne Rice (@AnneRiceAuthor) January 8, 2018

Oprah's Golden Globes Speech Calls For 'New Day' And A Hint To 2020?

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