Oprah Winfrey transformed into elderly woman for her role in The Butler

Oprah Winfrey shed her fashion forward image for an unflattering look on the set of her new movie in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Oprah Winfrey appeared much older than her 58 years this week after donning her latest costume for The Butler.

The media mogul wore a short gray wig, a blue Obama T-Shirt and baggy jeans.

To make her costume appear even more authentic, Oprah Winfrey walked around set with the assistance of a cane.

Oprah Winfrey appeared much older than her 58 years this week after donning her latest costume for The Butler

The star plays Gloria Gaines in the historical drama – the first time she will appear as a character other than herself since 1998’s Beloved.

Oprah Winfrey has been filming scenes with Lenny Kravitz and Cuba Gooding Jr. in New Orleans.

Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker plays the role of real life chief White House butler Cecil Gaines.

The star-studded film tells the story of the butler who served eight Presidents over the course of three decades before retiring.

Earlier this week, Oprah Winfrey graced the cover of her self-titled O magazine, showing off her natural hair in all of its glory.

In the snap, she proudly models her curly tresses with a big smile.

For decades Oprah has rocked several hairstyles and weaves during her long-spanning career as the world’s most famous talk show host.