The 57-year-old television megastar – nominated for a best supporting actress Oscar 25 years ago for her role in “The Color Purple” – received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at a dinner here.

“I never imagined myself receiving an Oscar, especially for what I’m considering my calling,” Winfrey said, visibly moved.

At Saturday’s ceremony, the Academy also honored actor James Earl Jones, 80, and the legendary makeup artist Dick Smith, 89.

The first, known for having given his voice to Darth Vader in “Star Wars,”was in London and received his Oscar on the stage of the Wyndhams Theatre.

The second received his honorary Oscar in tears. Smith is known for his makeup work in “The Exorcist,” “The Godfather,” “Taxi Driver” and “Amadeus,” for which he received an Oscar in 1985.