Oprah Winfrey's success can be attributed to her ascribed status.

Ascribed Status

A social position assigned to an individual at birth or assumed involuntarily later in life, often based on race, ethnicity, gender, and family background.

Oprah Winfrey

An influential American media executive, actress, talk show host, television producer, and philanthropist, known for her talk show "The Oprah Winfrey Show."