Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King recently discussed their enduring friendship and addressed rumors about their relationship. In a conversation with Melinda French Gates, Winfrey noted that people often speculated they were a couple, which persisted for years. King humorously mentioned that these rumors affected her dating life, with potential dates assuming they were together.
Oprah Winfrey Just Addressed The Decades-Long Speculation That She And Gayle King Are Secretly A Lesbian Couple #OprahWinfrey #Friendshiphttps://t.co/zqkh8VThyY
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Winfrey emphasized that their bond is built on mutual respect and genuine happiness for each other’s successes. She highlighted that King is always happier for her achievements than she is for herself. They met while working at WJZ-TV in Baltimore, where they quickly connected over shared philosophies and values. This strong foundation has helped them maintain a close and supportive relationship over the years.
Winfrey also stressed the importance of surrounding oneself with friends who are free of jealousy and genuinely happy for one’s successes. Both she and King believe that true friendship cannot thrive if there is any jealousy or resentment.
Gayle King Admits It Was “Hard” To Date Because People Thought She Was Dating Oprah Winfreyhttps://t.co/HAinPPgt0L
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King added that their friendship has been a constant source of support and strength, as they have navigated various challenges and triumphs together. Their shared experiences and values have been key to their enduring bond.
Key points:
- Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King addressed long-standing rumors about their relationship, clarifying that they are not a couple.
- King joked that these rumors affected her dating life, as people assumed they were together.
- Winfrey highlighted the deep mutual respect and genuine happiness they feel for each other’s successes.
- The two friends met while working at WJZ-TV in Baltimore and bonded over shared values and philosophies.
- Winfrey emphasized the importance of avoiding jealousy in friendships, stressing that true friends are genuinely happy for each other’s achievements.
Susan Guglielmo – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
