Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham

Even though the pair have never formally split, and despite their enduring relationship spanning over thirty years, Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham never chose to formalize their bond in marriage. Both individuals, accomplished in their respective fields, have pursued individual growth while supporting each other’s endeavors.

While many people might consider this kind of union nontraditional and perhaps ‘not real,’ the pair have repeatedly defended their “spiritual connection.” They believe that if they had gotten married, their relationship would have fallen apart much earlier due to the expectations placed on men and women in the context of marriage.