Sneak Peek: Verne Troyer & More Set for Next OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

In this week's all-new episode of the popular series OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?," celebrity updates include rappers Naughty By Nature, New Jersey's hit-making hip-hop trio; Wendy Kaufman, who shot to fame as the national pitchwoman for Snapple, and actor Verne Troyer, whose performances as "Mini Me" in the "Austin Powers" films made him an international star. The show airs Saturday, October 1 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

Following are advance clips from "Oprah: Where Are They Now?"

The Big Role Queen Latifah Played in Naughty by Nature's Success
http://www.wherearetheynow.buzz/big-role-queen-latifah-played-naughty-natures-success

How Wendy Kaufman Went From Opening Mail to "The Snapple Lady"
http://www.wherearetheynow.buzz/wendy-kaufman-went-opening-mail-snapple-lady

How Mini-Me Became the Big Scene-Stealer in Austin Powers
http://www.wherearetheynow.buzz/mini-became-big-scene-stealer-austin-powers

Joy Mangano's Major Hollywood Moment with Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper
http://www.wherearetheynow.buzz/joy-manganos-major-hollywood-moment-jennifer-lawrence-bradley-cooper

The "Oprah: Where Are They Now?" cameras travel to East Orange, New Jersey, to catch up with hip-hop megastars Naughty By Nature on their home turf. There, the guys take viewers on a tour of the neighborhood and recall highlights in the trio's 25-year history, including how they put on an early concert to successfully attract the attention of Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit, and how they avoided gang life. Treach, Vin Rock and DJ Kay Gee also talk candidly about the drama that threatened the group, and how they put that behind them to keep performing for the fans. Next, in her Massachusetts "log cabin," Wendy Kaufman, who shot to fame as the national pitchwoman for Snapple, opens up about her struggles with addiction, and how she went from the company's order department to national stardom. Then, actor Verne Troyer, whose performances as "Mini Me" in the "Austin Powers" films made him an international star, shares stories from his childhood on a Michigan farm, and some fun insights into his "Mini Me" character. Next, the self-made millionaire who invented the Miracle Mop, Joy Mangano, opens her gorgeous New Jersey home to introduce her children, who all work together in her business, and to share her excitement over the Hollywood premiere of "Joy," the film based on her life that starred Jennifer Lawrence. Then, Tara Conner, the former MISS USA who was disgraced and nearly lost her crown due to her alcohol and drug abuse, shares her life's work helping young people recover from addiction. Lastly, the first-ever Coppertone Girl, Cheri Brand, recalls how she came to be the subject of one of the world's most recognizable advertisements.

For more information on "Oprah: Where Are They Now?" visit: http://www.wherearetheynow.buzz/, the digital destination to get all the latest scoops on child stars, rock 'n' roll legends, notorious reality TV stars, teen idols, the most intriguing "Oprah Show" guests and more.

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