Oprah's 2026 Favorite Things list returns with Tom Cruise cake, more | Exclusive
NEW YORK – The holiday season is officially in full swing with the return of Oprah 's Favorite Things list . The media mogul is marking 30 years of her annual holiday gift guide with her 2026 edition, shared exclusively with USA TODAY. Winfrey shares many of her personal favorites, from hiking gear to the shirt she "lives in," also tapping some of her famous friends for inspiration on the list, including a Tom Cruise -favorite cake, a Gayle King must-have and a chic offering from Duchess Meghan 's lifestyle brand, As Ever . "Thirty years ago, I bought a pair of plaid pajamas that I loved so much, I got them for everyone on my staff. Then a brilliant producer said, 'Why don't you do this for the whole audience?' And that was the start of Favorite Things," Winfrey writes. "I love finding wonderful gifts and sharing them with others. I'm so glad to continue the tradition this holiday season!" The list comes in with 79 picks, a tighter and more curated version than last year's 112 selections. Prices range from the top of the line ($2,759 for a mattress or $1,000+ for various tech products) to lower price
