At the 2017 White House Correspondent's dinner, comedian Hasan Minaj noted that Donald Trump's appointment to President of the United States had given a new, ominous meaning to the once-hopeful phrase, 'anything is possible.'
The TV personality's pivot into national politics (and success over Hilary Clinton), proved neither experience nor knowledge were a pre-requisite for the position of commander-in-chief. Instead, the capturing of a zeitgeist, or expression of national emotion was priority.
So, considering this 'anything is possible' attitude, both global and US citizens have been looking to cultural figureheads to run in the next presidential election in 2020.
Top of a lot of people's lists? Oprah Winfrey, naturally.
The 63 year-old is emblematic of the American dream. Having been born into poverty and surviving sexual assault by the age of 14, the Mississippi-native broke racial boundaries by becoming a millionaire at the age of 32 and is believed to be the richest African American of the 20th Century. Considering her self-made fortune, it would be difficult to argue her financial trajectory was any less impressive than Trump's.
On Sunday night the world was wowed once more by Winfrey's grace and prowess as she was awarded with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at this year's Golden Globes.
Her speech, which charted issues such as black pride, personal growth and gender violence, became viral immediately. Her calls for equality, both in gender and race, were heard around the world in a speech many called 'presidential'.
Social media lit up with the #Oprah2020 hashtag, with thousands pledging their vote to the Oscar-nominated star.
Now, it has been reported that our collective dreams may well become a reality. CNN claim two friends close to the entrepreneur have said she is 'actively thinking' about becoming President.
The sources, who requested anonymity, have urged their friend to enter politics in conversations that have gone backs months. Though they emphasise that Winfrey has far from made up her mind.
Despite denying it personally, Winfrey's partner told the LA Times, 'It's up to the people. She would absolutely do it.'
The thought that the US's first female president would be black is an exciting one, as well as the notion that Winfrey would knock Trump from his prime-time position.
Remember people, anything is possible.
Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.
