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Oprah Winfrey blew out 55 candles on her birthday cake, it was just a low-key affair. Preferring not to make a fuss, the star who was casually dressed in figure-hugging beige pants and a bright yellow cardie, invited just a few close friends, who included Gayle King, to her mansion in California to celebrate.
Sadly, there was one notable absentee, her long-time partner Stedman Graham. He stayed in Chicago, eager to put distance between them while their relationship faces a new hurdle.