A lighthearted moment at the Democratic National Convention turned Teresa Woorman into an overnight sensation. The 32-year-old member of the Maryland House of Delegates found herself at the center of attention when TV producers cut to her during Oprah Winfrey's speech on Wednesday night.

Describing herself as a "childless cat lady," Woorman appeared on the giant screens at the United Center in Chicago, unknowingly capturing the attention of millions of viewers across the country. Winfrey had been discussing the spirit of helping one another, using the analogy of rescuing someone from a burning house, regardless of their background. She light-heartedly added, "if the place happens to belong to a childless cat lady, well, we try to get that cat out, too."

Woorman's candid reaction, sporting a curly half-ponytail and a cobalt silk brocade dress, quickly caught the audience's attention and sparked laughter throughout the arena. Viewers compared the moment to the antics of "The Wendy Williams Show," where a shady cameraman often cut to a random audience member to underscore Williams's points.

Unaware of her newfound fame, Woorman continued to enjoy the convention until a fellow delegate tapped her shoulder and exclaimed, "Teresa, you're going viral!" Embracing the unexpected attention, Woorman expressed her excitement, saying, "I was already really excited about this whole week. This has made it even more fun. It added a little bit of quirkiness."

The Maryland delegate's moment in the spotlight was prompted by Winfrey's surprise appearance at the convention. Rumors had been circulating among the Maryland delegation that Winfrey would introduce the state's governor, Wes Moore, who had previously hosted a show on Winfrey's network, OWN.

As Woorman pondered Winfrey's analogy of rushing into a burning building, she couldn't help but think about the Republican National Convention and whether those attendees would do the same for someone like her. "I remembered the faces and the words of the people who spoke of the Republican National Convention," Woorman explained. "I wasn't sure if they would rush into a burning building to save someone like me."

Putting any speculation about her state of mind to rest, Woorman took to social media to share her enthusiasm for the convention. On X, she wrote, "I'm having a great time at the DNC. And damn right this childless cat lady is 100% disgusted by J.D. Vance in general and 100% behind @KamalaHarris and @GovTimWalz! Also, I may be childless but I do hope that's not a permanent condition, thanks!"

Since her five seconds of fame, Woorman has embraced the reactions and laughter from viewers online, finding camaraderie with the online Greek chorus of convention viewers. She even relishes the title of being a "childless cat lady," joining the ranks of Taylor Swift, the world's most famous childless cat lady. Taking inspiration from Vice President Kamala Harris, Woorman is also unapologetic about her big, hearty laugh, a trait that has seemingly neutralized GOP attacks on Harris in the past.

"It's about owning it," Woorman confidently stated. "That's who I am, and there's nothing wrong with that."

With her viral moment at the Democratic National Convention, Teresa Woorman has become an unexpected icon for all the childless cat ladies out there, capturing the spirit of unity and embracing one's true self in the process.