AceShowbiz - Oprah Winfrey has responded to the widespread online reaction to a viral video from Paris Fashion Week where she and her longtime friend Gayle King appeared to walk cautiously into the Chloé show.

The clip sparked social media jokes about their slow pace, with some commentators suggesting the walk made Oprah Winfrey look much older than she is. However, Oprah Winfrey recently clarified the real reason behind their careful steps.

During a recent appearance, Oprah Winfrey acknowledged seeing the humorous comments and understood why people were puzzled by the footage. She explained that the situation was far less dramatic than the online speculation suggested.

Oprah Winfrey revealed that just before stepping out of the car, her assistant handed her a pair of Chloé sunglasses that were not prescription lenses. Since she normally relies on glasses or contact lenses to see clearly, wearing non-prescription sunglasses left her essentially navigating without clear vision.

She mentioned repeatedly informing security personnel that she needed assistance in finding where to place her feet because she could not see properly through the sunglasses. This lack of visibility was the primary cause for the slow and cautious walk.

Additionally, Oprah Winfrey shared that Gayle King was coping with two broken toes at the time, which also contributed to their careful pace entering the venue.

With these details, the mystery behind their viral Paris Fashion Week moment is solved, showing that the careful steps were simply due to practical reasons rather than anything else.