Debra Wilson on Oprah: 'Lighten Up'

0:00On April 24, Deborah Wilson, the comedian from the early days of May TV, just dropped some real talk about Oprah Winfrey, and a recently released interview from 2022. The now 63-year-old Wilson said Oprah should not take herself so seriously after not, liking her exaggerated impressions on the show. Wilson played Oprah in over-the-top sketches during the first eight seasons from 1995 to 2003. Earlier this week, that clip resurfaced, sparking chatter online. Wilson admitted she found out Oprah was not a fan a bit later, around 2001, even though she left the show in 2003. She stressed that Oprah does amazing work, but needs to lighten up sometimes. Fast forward to that awkward run-in they had at the Emmy Awards red carpet. Wilson was hosting with another MADV castmate, who spotted Oprah, and spilled the beans about the impressions. Wilson played it off humbly, and Oprah responded coolly about her workout routine paying off. Lately, Wilson's been reconnecting with her May TV crew,

1:00like in a recent Instagram pic, with Mo Collins, Alex Borestein, and Will Sasso. They also chatted careers on the Tiger Belly podcast in May of this year, with Alan Bobby Lee. Wilson's thriving these days as a voice actress and TV in video games, and she's content without chasing superstardom. It's a reminder that comedy legends keep her real long after the sketches fade. Entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI bringing you what's trending.