There are thousands of wealthy celebs out there, but none of their fortunes even come close what Oprah Winfrey's got in the bank. These days, Oprah's wealth is used as an expression ... literally. When somebody is really really rich, they are considered to be "Oprah rich". While Oprah has been a known billionaire for quite some time now, she was not born into anything. Oprah grew up fairly poor, though her tireless work ethic has amassed her one of the largest fortunes in the world. She is known as the "Queen of All Media", and has also become the wealthiest African American of the 20th century.

What does somebody who once had nothing do with a billion dollar fortune? Well, we are here to find out! From her luxurious homes, to her over the top vacations, we are going to go through 20 photos showing exactly what Oprah has been doing with her $2.8 billion.

20 Oprah's $50 Million Montecito Home

Here we are looking at just one of Oprah's 7 homes. While this one does seem to be her main residence, the woman still has at least 6 others to choose between when she needs a switch up! This Montecito palace is 23,000 square feet of decked out perfection and Oprah knows it.

19 Obviously O Needed A Second Montecito Home, So She Purchased Jeff Bridges'

Just this past year, Oprah decided she needed a second Montecito home. Since she already owned the huge Montecito mansion, our best guess is that this property just happened to be a good investment. She purchased this home from Jeff Bridges back in November. Oprah paid around $6.85 million for the home, which was what Jeff originally paid 5 years ago.

18 A Peek Inside Her Secondary Montecito Residence

Here is a peek inside the Montecito home Oprah recently purchased from Jeff Bridges. The property is actually placed directly between Oprah's main residence and her Seamair farm estate. It looks as though Oprah may be trying to buy out the entire area. What else is there to do when you've got that much cash?

17 Oprah Co-Founded Oxygen Media, Then Sold It For $925 Million!

Oprah has owned and sold many businesses over the years, though one of the largest profits she has made would have to be the one she earned from selling Oxygen Media to NBC back in 2007. Oprah was a co-founder of the company and when she decided to sell, it went for $925 million.

16 She Has Spent Over $140 Million On The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy For Girls

While Oprah has certainly dished out a ton of money for her own luxurious lifestyle, there isn't anyone out there who could accuse her of not giving back. Oprah is known for her work with various charities, though her Leadership Academy for Girls is truly impressive. She founded the boarding school back in 2007 and she continues to support the cause today.

15 Oprah Dropped $14 Million On This Picturesque Telluride Home

Now, this property is a truly impressive one. In 2014, Oprah dropped $14 million on this outstanding Telluride, Colorado mansion. Talk about a gorgeous getaway pad! The 8,700-square-foot home sits on about 3.25 acres. As reported by the Los Angeles Times, the home once belonged to Bob Wall, the famous African art collector.

14 Oprah Knows How To Soak Up The Beauty Of Telluride

Here is just one of the many features included in Oprah's Telluride paradise. This hot tub is clearly in the center of a gorgeous sunroom, with windows that open up completely, giving the impression that one is literally soaking in the middle of this picturesque Colorado forest. Imagine what else this place has to offer ...

13 Only The Richest Of Rich Feel Comfortable Vacationing In All White ...

Here we are looking at Oprah taking it easy on one of her many luxurious vacations. The most important thing to note in this photo, would have to be the fact that she is dressed in all white. Don't get us wrong, she looks great, but nobody on a budget would ever feel that comfortable relaxing in something so stain-able ...

12 Oprah Bought 10% Of Weight Watchers For $43 Million

When Oprah endorses something, people listen. The billionaire doesn't stamp her approval on just anything, but when it comes to the Weight Watchers brand, Oprah has been praising it for years. It's paid off her her as well. In 2015, Oprah bought 10% of the company for $43 million. A few years later, her shares were worth $400 million!

11 Oprah Travels In Style Thanks To Her $45 Million Private Jet

You have to assume that places like airports have got to be impossible for someone with a face as recognizable as Oprah's. Back in 1991, it was reported that Oprah dropped $45 million on a private jet after a rude run-in with a fan at her local airport. Now, Oprah's jet is not the most expensive celebrity jet out there, but we're guessing it's still beats flying economy.

10 Oprah's Marvelous Maui Home!

If you had $2.8 billion to spend and were looking for the perfect place to buy a vacation home, Maui does seem like a logical choice, doesn't it? Oprah's Maui getaway is 163 acres with a 21st-century farmhouse. In an interview with O Magazine, Winfrey's decorator described it saying  "It's a great house for her and two or three friends.". Maybe a bit of an understatement, huh?

9 She Literally Has A Wine Mine!

We've all heard of wine cellars before, but Oprah obviously needed to go one step further with her Telluride property. In the home, Oprah has a 56-foot-long cellar designed to look exactly like a mine would. The cellar can supposedly hold about 1,600 wine bottles at a time and the antique steel cart actually works!

8 Now That Is Luxury!

If anyone has been wondering what the inside of a $45 million dollar private jet looks like, well, here it is. Oprah has said since purchasing her jet, that it is the "greatest luxury" that she owns. After just a peek inside, it's not hard to wonder why. This jet looks all kinds of luxurious!

7 Truffle-Picking In Umbria For A Little Break From All The Madness

Oprah may be a billionaire, but she's got a bucket list just like the rest of us. Ok, so maybe her bucket list is a little different than the rest of ours, but it's a bucket list all the same. A few years back, Oprah posted pictures from a vacation she took to Umbria. While there, O went hunting for truffles. She hashtagged the post #bucketlist.

6 $29 Million For This 23-Acre Horse Farm Estate

If there's one thing Oprah knows, it's good business. The woman clearly has a great eye for investments, especially when it comes to real estate. A few years back, Oprah purchased this 23-acre horse farm estate for just under $29 million. Oprah was the first new owner this property had in 30 years!

5 Her Beautiful Seamair Farm Estate Stables

Obviously, a horse farm estate would be nothing without horses. Well, it would still be a gorgeous and not to mention luxurious property, but still, the horses do add to the magic of the space. Here is an inside look at the stables located on the 23-acre farm. Not too shabby!

4 Nobody Vacations Quite Like Oprah And Her Bestie Gayle King

Oprah and Gayle King have been best friends for as long as anyone can remember. That being said, the besties have certainly taken their fair share of vacations together. In 2006, the ladies went on a totally luxurious 11-day road trip across the country. A few years later, they headed off to Yosemite for some high-end camping.

3 $8.275 Million For This 41-Acre Estate On Orcas Island

Oprah's property on Orcas Island is impressive to say the least. The 41-acre estate is gorgeous and like all of her other properties, it's complete with everything a billionaire could ever need. The views from the house are no doubt breathtaking, but her 3,000 feet of private shoreline is the real beauty of this place.

2 Inside Oprah's Orcas Island Getaway Palace

Here we are peeking inside Oprah's home on Orcas Island. While we want to call this the perfect getaway "cottage", we do feel as though that's down playing it a little bit. The wood interior of this house is truly stunning, though actually being able to relax in a place this expensive seems unlikely ...

1 An Extra Addition To Her Orcas Island Property

This shot is of a small addition to Oprah's Orcas Island property. While it looks as though it could be a guest house to a bigger home, we feel like it's probably too small for any of Oprah's guests. We are guessing it's more likely a place to simply enjoy the beautiful views of the area.

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