Story highlights "Everybody can take a deep breath now," Oprah said

Oprah was a fervent supporter of Hillary Clinton during the campaign

Washington (CNN) Oprah Winfrey said in an interview published Friday she was heartened by the meeting between President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump this week, saying it "gave me hope." 

"Everybody can take a deep breath now," the iconic talk show host told Entertainment Tonight

"I just saw the two of them together.  I will say this: I just saw President-elect Trump with President Obama in the White House and it gave me hope," she said. " To hear President-elect Trump say that he had respect for President Obama, it felt that he had reached a moment where he was actually humbled by that experience." 

It wasn't just Trump who gave her hope but Obama, whom she supported in 2008.  She was a fervent supporter of Hillary Clinton during the campaign. 

"To hear President Obama say that he has renewed confidence in the peaceful transition, I think everybody can take a deep breath," she continued. " Everybody can take a deep breath now.  Thank you." 

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