Oprah Winfrey Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Stories from Her Iconic ‘You Get a Car’ Giveaway Event

Oprah Winfrey Shares Untold Stories From Her Viral ‘You Get a Car’ Giveaway Moment

In a recent interview, Oprah Winfrey, 70, reminisced about one of the most iconic moments from her talk show, where she famously gave away cars to her audience members. The moment, which has since become a timeless meme, was described by Winfrey in great detail.

She recalled how she had instructed the audience not to shake their boxes, as the keys to the cars were inside. When the boxes were finally opened, the excitement and confusion among the audience members were palpable. Winfrey then famously exclaimed, “You get a car, you get a car, you get a car, everybody gets a car.”

Initially, Winfrey had planned to give cars to only the first 12 people in the audience. However, realizing the impact that owning a car could have on someone’s life, she decided to gift a car to every single person present. The total cost of the giveaway exceeded 7 million dollars.

The moment has been immortalized on the internet, with a video of Winfrey’s enthusiastic reaction being shared widely on social media. Winfrey’s friend Gayle King, who pitched the idea for the giveaway, revealed how a chance encounter with a Pontiac executive led to the unforgettable moment.

Reflecting on the giveaway, Winfrey expressed her joy at being able to make others happy. She described the day as one of the happiest in her life and emphasized the importance of intentional actions in her work. The giveaway remains a classic TV moment that continues to bring joy to viewers even two decades later.