New York, Dec 17, (V7N) - Oprah Winfrey went above and beyond for her best friend's 70th birthday, organizing a surprise party that was six months in the making. The guest of honor had no idea that her milestone birthday would be celebrated in such a grand fashion, and in a heartfelt Instagram post, she expressed her surprise and appreciation, saying, "Unbeknownst to me it was a surprise party six months in the making and I had no idea! Everybody kept the secret, which made this party even more special to me!" She hinted that more details about the celebration would be shared soon.

In a follow-up post, the birthday honoree shared a touching message of gratitude to Oprah, calling her the "best of the best." She wrote, "@oprah is theeeeeeee best of the best! There will be no words to properly thank her for my 70th extravaganza." The guest of honor reflected on how the event perfectly captured what she had wanted, saying, "I feel like she gave me the party I wanted HER to have back in January."

The party was described as a lively, old-fashioned dance event with dancing, delicious food, and a close-knit group of friends. "It was a good ole fashion dance party with dancing and food and good friends," she added. Although she mentioned that she doesn’t often feel like the center of attention, she felt like the "belle of the ball" that night. "I rarely feel like the belle of the ball but I sure did that night… still floating."

The celebration seemed to be an unforgettable night of joy and dancing, surrounded by close friends and loved ones, making the 70th birthday a truly special occasion for the guest of honor.

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