Tom Hanks: Said the night was about showing love for Oprah.
Tom Cruise: Recalled his first visit to Oprah’s show.
Madonna: Introduced by Hanks as a “hardworking mother of four.”
Beyonce: Sang new single “Run the World (Girls).”
Halle Berry, Katie Holmes and Queen Latifah: Introduced audience members who had been inspired by Winfrey to perform good deeds.
Rascal Flatts: Sang “I Won’t Let Go” to close show No. 1.
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith: Co-hosts of show No. 2.
Michael Jordan: Offered Oprah a job.
Jamie Foxx and Stevie Wonder: Sang “Isn’t She Lovely” to Winfrey. Wonder then sang a separate song thanking her.
Jerry Seinfeld: Did a brief stand-up bit on perils of marriage.
Simon Cowell: Called Winfrey a good kisser and introduced Rosie O’Donnell.
Gayle King and Maria Shriver: Said nothing on what you REALLY wanted to hear about.
Tyler Perry: Testified to college scholarship aid Winfrey has given.
Maya Angelou and Alicia Keys: Performed an original poem by Angelou.
Aretha Franklin, Usher: Franklin sang a slow-building “Amazing Grace.” Usher closed the show by leading a sing-along of “Oh Happy Day.”
