Oprah’s Master Class Creators & Guests

Oprah Winfrey is a media executive, actor, talk show host, television producer, and philanthropist. She is best known for her talk show "The Oprah Winfrey Show," which aired nationally for 25 years. Winfrey is currently the host of multiple shows, including ''Oprah Super Soul', 'The Oprah Winfrey Show: The Podcast' and 'Oprah's Master Class: The Podcast'.

Jonathan Sinclair is a producer for Oprah's Master Class Podcast.

Justin Wilkes is a film & television producer, known for producing the documentary What Happened, Miss Simone? and Oprah's Master Class Podcast.

Robert Friedman is a businessman in the entertainment industry, CEO of Bungalow Media, and producer for Oprah's Master Class Podcast.

Jon Kamen is the chairman and CEO of Radical Media, and producer for Oprah’s Master Class Podcast.

Joseph Berlinger is a filmmaker and producer.

Jon Bon Jovi is an American singer, songwriter, and actor best known as the frontman and founder of the rock band Bon Jovi. The band achieved global fame with hits like "Livin' on a Prayer," "You Give Love a Bad Name," and "Wanted Dead or Alive." Bon Jovi's contributions to music have earned him numerous awards, including a Grammy Award, and the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. Beyond music, Jon Bon Jovi is also noted for his philanthropy, particularly through the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, which focuses on issues like poverty and homelessness.

Shaquille O'Neal is a former professional basketball player.

Lionel Richie is a singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer.

Dr. Condoleezza "Condi" Rice is an American political scientist, diplomat, civil servant, professor, writer, author, and former U.S. Secretary of State & National Security Advisor.

Cynthia Ann Crawford is an American model and actress. Her years of success at modeling made her an international celebrity that has led to roles in television and film and work as a spokesperson.

Dwayne Douglas Johnson, is known by his ring name, The Rock, is an actor, producer, and semi-retired professional wrestler.

Jeff Bridges is an American actor and musician. He gained early fame with The Last Picture Show (1971) and later iconic roles in The Big Lebowski (1998) and Crazy Heart (2009), the latter earning him an Academy Award. Bridges has also been recognized for his performances in True Grit (2010) and Hell or High Water (2016). A celebrated actor with seven Oscar nominations, Bridges is also a musician and philanthropist, contributing to causes like hunger relief.

Smokey Robinson is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. Robinson was the founder and frontman of the Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer. Robinson led the group from its 1955 origins as "the Five Chimes" until 1972 when he announced a retirement from the group to focus on his role as Motown's vice president.

Robin Roberts is a television broadcaster and anchor of ABC's Good Morning America. She also hosts the Everybody's Got Something Podcast.

Cicely L. Tyson is an actress and former fashion model.

Kevin Hart is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and producer. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Hart began his career by winning several amateur comedy competitions at clubs throughout New England, culminating in his first real break in 2001 when he was cast by Judd Apatow for a recurring role on the TV series Undeclared.

Berry Gordy III is an American record executive, record producer, songwriter, film producer and television producer. He is best known as the founder of the Motown record label and its subsidiaries, which was the highest-earning African-American business for decades.

Billy Bob Thornton is an acclaimed actor, writer, director, and musician known for his diverse talents and distinctive voice. Born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Thornton gained fame for writing, directing, and starring in "Sling Blade" (1996), for which he won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. His filmography includes notable roles in "Monster's Ball" (2001), "Bad Santa" (2003), and "Fargo" (2014-2015). Thornton is also the lead vocalist of the rock band The Boxmasters. He continues to work in film and television, earning praise for his compelling performances and creative versatility.