 Maria Shriver and Oprah Winfrey share the stage at Shriver's Women's Conference in October, 2010.
May 18th, 2011
03:51 PM ET
'Showbiz Tonight' Flashpoint: Can Oprah help Maria Shriver?Oprah Winfrey is at the center of attention today for being what seems to be the shoulder to cry on for her friend Maria Shriver. Maria, who has been at the center of a firestorm due to her husband Arnold Schwarzenegger’s infidelity, flew to Chicago Tuesday night and right into the arms of Oprah. Maria shared the stage with Oprah for the taping of "Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular," and "Showbiz Tonight" was right there. It is not surprising that Maria would reach out to Oprah at a time like this, seeing that they're close friends. But it is has also been rumored that Oprah may have a show in the works for Maria on Oprah’s new network, OWN. I think this sounds great and is just what Maria needs at this time. As I said, the two are very close friends and two very powerful women, so I think O will play a big role in providing comfort and advice to Maria. So what do you think? Can Oprah help Maria? Tell me below. Other big stories we’re fired up about on the show today… Sandra Bullock’s adopted school reaches a milestone, and Kelsey and Camille Grammer’s custody battle gets ugly. See you tonight exclusively at 11 p.m. ET/PT on HLN! Watch Showbiz Tonight Weekdays Exclusively at 11PM ET on HLN.
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Maria was probably going to Oprah's final shows anyway – all her friends & many former guests were there.. I'm sure she talked to Oprah long before she traveled to Chicago – so that makes no sense in the story – they are long time friends.
If she decides to re-vamp her career with a show on OWN – not a big deal or unexpected either – Maria left her career to suppport Arnold's career – so now that he's out of office – she has opportunity to do anything she wants – She's not a person to sit at home, after all her parents taught her to be "in service"... bit early to retire.
Maria doesn't NEED Oprah to do anything – she has her own money, connections, education, family support and capabilities -so she can really stand on her. Friends are friends and they support each other through good times and tough times – it's not a Need – it's called Friendship / Sisterhood / Loyalty / Compassion.
Maria Deserves better and Arnold is a Moron now the Kennedy's have Maria's back and Arnold is not getting spousal support by no mean because he cheated on her probably more than once
Oprah needs to keep her nose out of peoples personal affairs.The only reason she has ever done anything for people is it puts her in the spot light.Just like here,there she is in the news and the spot light again.She gets all the money back on taxes that she says she donates,so she's not out a dime on anything.All the junk she gave away on her show was donated to her show,but everyone gets the feeling that she gave it to everyone out of her own pocket.Oprah isn't that free with her money.She didn't her millions by helping the poor like everyone thinks.I'm glad her show and her bull is gone!
that is oprahs real hair not a weave (shampoo boy)
Right Now, She needs her friend. I know Ms. O will be there for her. This happened to me and I wish I could talk to her. It is a bitter pill. I had a surprise given to me, After he took care of his love child for 15 years, the mother wanted more money and the Judge ordered a DNA first! It came back YOU ARE NOT THE FATHER! He took care of this kid for NOTHING, when he was coming in the front door another man was coming in the back door, DAMN FOOL! We went our separate ways and he called and told me! I LAUGHED and still laughing. She got him!!!!!! HA HA!! MONEY that is!!! and I am still laughing , the DAMN FOOL!
Sandra's ex at least went after a vixen. Why would Arnold want dog food when he had a French pastry at home? And, were they messing around in HER bed with the kids in the house?
There is little Hollywood can do to bring peace to either Marie or Arnold. Only God and a personal relationship with him can give them the poise, the calmness to function again. They do have a beautiful family; and even though she must feel betrayed. . . only them know if they can work to sustain the marriage. Ask for privacy, honesty and talk before you divorce in such a vile, critical world. Don't make a cheap publical specticle of yourselves.
Sky you don't have a dictionary please the next time get one before you attempt to write. Oprah continue to be a friend for Maria thats what friends are for. Move on let it go move to the next chapter Maria.Change is good especially when there is no loyalty. Anything permitted increases he will do it again.
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Yes, Oprah will help her just by being with her. Maria is a strong woman herself. I wish her well.
So glad that we are at the end of one O. I am so tired of this woman telling me what to eat, what to ware and for whom to vote. Let's hope that the second O is soon gone too.
Maria is a big girl and doesn't need to nested by the likes of Oprah Winfrey. She's a Kennedy, for gods sake! If Maria wants her OWN show, she can have one on any network she chooses.
"GASP"...Wonder if Gayle is Jealous!?!?!
another fine example of Republications "family values."
What a joke! Oprah can even help herself.
oprah has enough problems keeping steadman in all the good things she can afford. Need to keep his mouth closed. never know whats down that road????
has anyone asked this boy how he feels about what has happened? Is he being protected? lets hope that this doesn't follow him all of his life, as a negative.
Arnold did a terrible thing to both his family's, but what about these women who get involve with men, knowing that they are married?!!! Both parties are to blame for this hurt and disgrace(to the innocent) that has been made public!
I couldnt agree more.
These women just dont care who gets hurt just as long they get what they want.
They have absolutely no morals.
forgiveness is good in some cases but not this one. he will just do it again and again. divorce is not a negative thing if you are being treated this way. some people think no matter what you should stay married. there are people who have tmarried for 50 years and have been treated badly but will stay in the marriage but are terribly unhappy.
it's so easy to feel empowered when you got money
Would he be so forgiving if she mothered a child with the gardner?
An ugly, over weight, old gardner. He totally disrespected Maria and in her own home, that's unforgivable! He deserves to be a lonely man. Better yet he should have to wake up every morning to that ugly broad he cheated with.
man i feel sorry for maria. i mean the idiot cheated on her with an ugly chick. i mean come on when i got cheated on by my sons bio father and she was ugly it took me 5 months to get over that. Time will heal her but she needs to be near her kids they are really the only ones that can help. she'll learn that you just dont go to friends for advice like this. they tend to back stab!
Well arnold certainly isnt interested in your ugly ass.
Any day a kennedy gets screwed its a GREAT DAY!! Thanks Arnold!
Oprah should leave it alone. While she is a member of several 12 step programs she is not a licensed therapist. And thats...OKay
All Maria and the Children should do is to forgive her husband and their Father, for Christ Jesus sake, and for the love they have shared as a happy family, beacuse to forgive is divine. thanks and God bless you.
This child isnt the only reason why she left him. Hes a womanizer and its worse when hes working on a movie. she told cnn that she didnt want to go through that again and i dont blame her. She needs to move on and find a guy that know how to love and knows that when your with someone you dont look or touch. rock on maria hold your head high men need to learn that they cant walk all over us and manipulate us!
She can forgive him without staying with him.. I find it interesting that you didn't provide any guidance for Arnold but had plenty for what Maria & the children should do. The "husband and their father" set this process in motion.. So he probably needs to be the one you are directing "To Dos" and "Should dos" to.
All Maria should di is to forgive her husband for Christ Jesus sake, and for the love they have shared as a happy, beaucse to forgive is divine. thank and God you.
you must be the maid.
They are good friends - both professional etc. Of course Oprah will be there for her. However, Maria will get through this by her own strengh. This too shall pass, Maria has a lot of support.
I PREACH IN ALL CAPS! BIBLE THUMPERS RULE!! GOD IS THE WORD! BOW DOWN TO JESUS AND THE LORD!! BEND OVER!! See ya!!
Beautiful!!! Ha! That b!tch is ugly!
FACT: WE ARE DEALING WITH A NON RELIGIOUS SPIRTUAL MAN....THIS IS WHAT THEY DO.
SOMETIMES THEY ARE SORROW AND THIS CAN MAKE THEM TURN AROUND FROM THEIR WAYS.
AGAIN THIS IS SOMETHING ONLY MARIA CAN DECIDE ON. AND WHATEVER CHOICE SHE MAKES
SHE SHOULD BE GIVEN FULL SUPPORT FROM HER TRUE FRIENDS.
IF SHE LOVES THE MAN THEY HAVE ENOUGHT TO JUST PACK UP AND LEAVE...AND LIVE THE
REMAINING OF THEIR LIFES TOGETHER BUT THIS TIME PUTTING GOD IN THEIR MARRIAGE.
ANOTHER EDUCATED, POWERFUL, AND BEAUTIFUL WOMEN IS ABUSED BY AN OPPORTUNIST WITH LOW MORALS ETHICS. i have seen this happened many times. It is disgusting and he does not deserve any compassion by Maria or anybody else. I hope Hollywood turns their back on him.
Shut it Lesbean.
That being said what about the woman that was responsible for all this?
Who should turn their backs on her?
FACT: NO OPRAH CAN NOT HELP MARIA, THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT ONLY MARIA
AND HER HUSBAND CAN SOLVE. THE MEDIA AND SO CALL FRIENDS CAN DO MORE
DAMAGE.. PRIDE CAN KILL EVEN A SMALL FLAME....IF THE MARRIAGE IS WORTH TRYING
TO SAVE THAN BY ALL MEANS SAVE IT REGARDLESS OF WHAT OTHERS MAY THINK...
IF NOT THEN MOVE ON.....GOD IS THE AUTHOR OF THE MARRIAGE, CHECK OUT
WHAT HE HAS TO SAY IN HIS WORD THE HOLY BIBLE...AND PLEASE DO NOT GET ANY
ADVISE FROM THOSE WHO REFUSE TO GIVE GOD GLORY AND LIVE THEIR LIFES AS
THEY PLEASE.....NO FORNICATOR CAN TELL ANYONE HOW TO MAKE A MARRAGE WORK.
Jesus loves you my friend, but probly frowns on ALL CAPS
Is Shriver black or dating black men? What with the black power sign? Oh thats right she is a STINKIN kennedy.
I suggest the next time you place a suggestion you have a DICTIONARY next to you!
Nope no way misstress makes puke look good maria is going to need long term counseling
She needs her self estem back, Oprah and Own can give her that job. A move to Chicago might help also. It is the anger that will have to be placed on all our shoulders. Celebrity friend have her introduce the child publically and show all as a group getting to know each other. The years of concelling just ended in 20 minutes. Grace be hers.
If Maria was so concerned about her children, why did she fly off to Chicago? Couldn't they Skype or talk on the phone?
Opa be needz a new weave.
her kids are babies for god's sakes....
I'm guessing Dr. Phil will take care of Arnold.
Looks to me as Oprah needs help finding a diet plan that works.
She can sit on her and squish her.
Maria is just turning to a friend. When your heart is hurting you need good friends to help you handle the pain.