In this post,icon360blog learnt that, Oprah decides to use this as a medium to urges fans to face their fears, a post that was designed for January issue of her magazine
According to the Huffington Post, Oprah and her cover co-star Beast never actually got the chance to meet due to fears over the 60-year-old's safety.
Instead, the 10-year-old lion was photographed the day before the glamorous TV host
and was accompanied by his caretaker, who remained on-set throughout the shoot to ensure his every need was catered for.
Eager to ensure the cover shoot was as realistic as possible however, Oprah roped in the help of set designer George DeLacy, who gamely suited up in a full lion costume and posed alongside her so she could get her positioning just right.
Speaking about the cover, Oprah, who has previously shared the cover of O, The Oprah Magazine, with the likes of Michelle Obama, Ellen DeGeneres and Rosie O'Donnell, joked that it was one of the most bizarre shoots she has ever done.
'I can honestly say I've never done this before,' she joked, while reclining next to Mr DeLacy.
And while Oprah managed to avoid a confrontation with the majestic animal, photographer Ruven Afanador was not so lucky, however he did shoot Beast from inside a reinforced protective cage, to ensure his safety throughout the day.
Thus far, Oprah's decision to Photoshop her cover has been met with mixed feelings from readers, some of whom have applauded her 'sensible' choice to respect the animal's natural strength and aggression.
Discussing the cover on entertainment forum Nairaland, one Oprah fan said: 'Good for her,' while another added: 'Think it's better that she didn't actually pose with the lion!
Is anything wrong with her posing beside a lion as shown here?
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