Gayle King: Rumors Don't Bother Me Anymore

Veteran journalist Gayle King recently appeared on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, where she discussed enduring rumors about her relationship with media mogul Oprah Winfrey. King shared that while these speculations once significantly bothered her, she has evolved to a point where they no longer impact her.

King recounted how the rumors, particularly those suggesting she and Winfrey were a couple, began early in her post-divorce life. She asserted that if she and Winfrey were in a romantic relationship and identified as gay, they would openly share this information, emphasizing that there is "nothing wrong with it." Winfrey herself previously advised King to "leave it alone" rather than engage with the persistent speculation.

Now, King focuses on her personal well-being and the opinions of those she trusts. She stated, "I've now gotten to the point in my life that very few things get to me." This perspective shift allows her to disregard external gossip and prioritize contentment with her own actions and the validation of her inner circle.

King and Winfrey's profound friendship, which started nearly 50 years ago at WJZ-TV in Baltimore, has become a notable phenomenon. They often share how they receive compliments, with King noting, "I always get, 'This is my Oprah,'" and Winfrey reciprocating with, "And I always get, 'This is my Gayle.'"