US television star Oprah Winfrey has been announced as the next recipient of the prestigious Cecil B DeMille award.

Golden Globes head Meher Tatna said: "For generations, Oprah has celebrated strong female characters on and off screen, and has been a role model for women and young girls for decades."

Oprah's honour was announced by actor Morgan Freeman - who won the same prize in 2012.

She will receive her award at January's Golden Globes awards.

The Oprah Winfrey Show was one of the most-watched programmes in US history.