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VIDEO: Oprah Winfrey: Obama's Speech Made Me Cry "My Eyelashes Off"
Friday August 29, 2008

Emotional stars like Oprah Winfrey and Kanye West had nothing but praise for Barack Obama's acceptance speech in Denver Thursday night.

"Just seeing him on stage, I cried my eyelashes off," Winfrey told Entertainment Tonight backstage at Invesco Field (Watch above).

"I've never experienced anything like this... I think that what he had to offer the country tonight will make us all better," she added.

West then stepped into the interview and agreed, saying "It changed my life."

Winfrey responded: "I think that's right. I wasn't going to say it but now that you've said it -- it changed my life. I just felt like we can all do so much more."

A crowd of about 80,000 people watched Obama become the first African-American nominated for president by a major party.

Singer Mary J. Blige told ET: "I thought it was awesome.

"If you weren't here tonight, you missed history," she said. "My head is up higher."

Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker added: "It's one of the most powerful speeches I've ever heard."

Jessica Alba told the Associated Press that Obama's address was "incredible."

See photos of Barack Obama's biggest celebrity fans.

Lost star Daniel Dae Kim told the AP: "What I hope happens is the country doesn't forget the jubilation and excitement that's been generated here and I hope it turns into something that changes the world."

Other celebs in attendance included Fergie, Rosario Dawson, Wilmer Valderrama, Star Jones, Susan Sarandon, Anne Hathaway and Kerry Washington.

The event included performances by Will.i.am, Sheryl Crow and Jennifer Hudson, who sang the national anthem.

See photos of Barack Obama and his family.

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