It's hardly the first time Irish American biographer Kitty Kelley has involved herself in controversy, but her new book about talk show titan Oprah Winfrey is generating headlines.
Unlike some of her subjects, Winfrey has actually met Kitty Kelley: the two came face-to-face back in 1981.
Kelley was a guest on the Baltimore talk show co-hosted by Winfrey to promote her biography of Elizabeth Taylor.
"She was very standoffish and I didn't understand why," Kelley said this week while signing books at the Regency Club. "Her co-host is the one who interviewed me. We had a very lively exchange and then he bounced over to Oprah and said, 'Wasn't that great?' She folded her arms and said, 'I don't approve of those books. She wrote a book about my relatives.'
"Oprah is very close to Maria Shriver, and she thinks she's a member of the Kennedy family," Kelley suggested. The only biography she had written before Elizabeth Taylor's was on Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
Kelley says that she has 2,763 files on Oprah. "I submit my manuscripts to four sets of lawyers," she said. "So whatever anyone says about Kitty Kelley and these books she writes, they should know I've never ever been sued."
But she hasn't many any friends either. It's hard to imagine that Oprah Winfrey really thinks she's a Kennedy. It's just the sort of trumped up claim that sells books, though, isn't it?
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AlBarrington | May 23, 2010, 07:54 AM EDT
There is much to gain by reading “Oprah.” By Kitty Kelley. This book captures aspects of Oprah’s life that have been hidden from view. Kelly also reveals valuable information and insights from the unique perspectives of persons close to Oprah. It resonated with me because I find the complexity and demands of Oprah’s life and work extraordinary. An excellent book to read this year is “Little Gifts of Sustainable Contentment” by C.J. Good. This book has me reading and re-reading pages. The writer strikes a deeply-felt chord. It’s a roadmap for one’s life journey. Blends perfectly with “Oprah.” Few pages, but what a treasure. Al - Barrington, Illinois
ciarrai | May 15, 2010, 08:13 PM EDT
Well, Antoinette, she's never been sued. So, if the stuff she has written about Oprah is false, Oprah can bring suit. Lord knows she can afford to.
jgirl120 | May 14, 2010, 11:44 AM EDT
I think Oprah stinks!
ellenfromcork | May 14, 2010, 10:56 AM EDT
ooh I do love it when people get all het up about a book. Ah well, doesn't it take our minds off the oil spills and clergy child abuse and the world' monetary problems.
Searlit | May 14, 2010, 10:02 AM EDT
If Oprah chooses to defend the Kennedy's, it's okay in my book. Ha! Some people see the connectednes of all of humankind, making us all family to a degree. I agree with Bonniekara, love to the Irish everywhere, and I'll add some love for the rest of the world's people too.
Sectionhand | May 14, 2010, 09:10 AM EDT
Well ... One does have to wonder . J.F.K. never was very careful about his sexual liaisons . Oprah and Maria may well be cousins !
Annieliz | May 12, 2010, 06:58 PM EDT
The book basically is what already has been known about Oprah. If it isn't adoring, maybe the subject isn't so adorable. Though she shared it a couple of times, Oprah indicates what she thinks of herself by always being on the cover of every issue of her magazine. Displaying such a monumental ego reflects on Oprah's character. Badly.
hyattsville | May 12, 2010, 03:35 PM EDT
What’s Kitty Kelley anyway? A mean harpie who grubs out a living from her crappy sensational speculations on the lives of truly gifted people. People who’ve used their talents to enlighten and enrich the lives of others. Many call her books "Kitty litter" and while I don’t necessarily like all of her subjects I really have no respect for her type of muck raking. People are forever questioning the accuracy of her quotes. I think Oprah’s gonna get her though… Nobody messes with The O!
Bonniekara | May 12, 2010, 12:07 PM EDT
Momma ! Kitty Kelly is bein' mean again !!!! Now, my fine Catholic friends and relatives (Sextons and Foleys from Cork and Clare) , that is a sin against the fifth commandment, not to mention trying to ruin another's reputation. The Kennedy family has their faults, among them Alcoholism (many a good man's failing), but they were never haughty or mean. Love to all of the Irish everywhere. I'm only 1/2 Irish, but I FEEL Irish ! xo :)
Derrylass627 | May 12, 2010, 10:52 AM EDT
This is a waste of time! Who cares about Kitty Kelley and her books? All the hype just give her publicity. Oprah doesn't need any more publicity? And, yes, what does any of this have to do with Ireland or the Irish?
Siobhan39 | May 12, 2010, 09:38 AM EDT
Why do you print this tripe? What does it have to do with Ireland?
miltonedunn | May 12, 2010, 08:58 AM EDT
I think Kittymaybe on to something,you hardly ever get a little flap until you hit some sort of nerve.Kitty do your thing girl.
CitizenWhy | May 12, 2010, 08:38 AM EDT
As was said at my brother's funeral, the Irish have a gift for not letting the facts get in the way of a good story.