Oprah on Obama's Election: 'It Feels Like Hope Won'

Oprah Winfrey has long been Barack Obama's No. 1 fan, so it's no surprise she wasted little time in speaking out about the Democrat's historic victory Tuesday night.

"It feels like hope won," the TV icon told Britain's BBC. "It feels like there's a shift in consciousness. It feels like something really big and bold has happened here, like nothing ever in our lifetimes did we expect this to happen."

The talk-show host was on hand in Chicago to watch Obama's victory speech, along with Brad Pitt and Jesse Jackson.

Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, Courteney Cox Arquette and hubby David Arquette hosted a Barack Obama victory party Tuesday night at their Beverly Hills home, E! Online reports. Jennifer Aniston, Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher were reportedly among the guests.

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