A spokesperson for Winfrey told the outlet, “As the Apple TV+ deal was coming to an end, Ms. Winfrey bought back the rights to her docu-series and has since decided to put the doc on hold.” Winfrey ended her content deal with Apple in September 2022.

A spokesperson for Winfrey confirmed to Page Six that she bought back the rights, noting that her production company’s content deal with Apple TV+ was nearing its end. “As the

Apple TV+ was excited to announce that they had secured the rights for a two-part documentary about the life of Oprah Winfrey. Oscar-winner Kevin Macdonald directed the documentary while teaming up with Winfrey’s longtime producer,

Oprah Winfrey has bought back the rights to a documentary about her life. The 70-year-old television icon has reacquired the rights to the film.

Oprah Winfrey has paid millions to Apple TV + chiefs to ensure a documentary about her life doesn't see the light of day.

Lisa Kudrow's Time Bandits gets cancelled, while Jennifer Aniston's The Morning Show gets more Emmy nominations.

While the details aren't clear, one thing is certain, a two-part documentary on Oprah's life will never air after she bought back the rights from Apple TV+ — halting its distribution.