Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King are addressing an NSFW rumor that has plagued their decades-long friendship. The BFFs have a tight bond that has withstood career transitions, marriages, and even Hollywood drama. However, some fans suspect that Winfrey and King’s closeness has tilted towards a sexual relationship.
During an appearance on Melinda French Gates’ Moments That Make Us podcast, the powerhouse besties came clean about whether they are truly lesbians. When asked how they navigate the privacy of friendship despite being public figures, Gayle and Winfrey shared a hearty laugh. “What have not shared,” they chorused before Winfrey spilled the tea.
“You know, for years, people used to say we were gay, and listen, we were up against that forever. And people still may think it.”
Gayle then chimed in, saying the rumors almost ruined her love life that she began begging her best friend to address the claims on her famous Oprah Winfrey Show. “It’s hard enough for me to get a date on Saturday night with people thinking we’re gay,” the 69-year-old CBS host said. “Because if we were gay, we’d tell you!”
The 70-year-old billionaire explained that the gay rumors started because people are not “accustomed to seeing women with this kind of truth bond.” Winfrey further emphasized:
“Meaning, the reason why I think our friendship has worked is because Gayle is happier, not happy, but happier for me for any kind of success or victory or challenge I get through than I am for myself. And I feel as happy as she does.”
Did Gayle King Break ‘Bestie Code’ About Oprah Winfrey’s Health?
The best pals squashing gay rumors come a month after King was accused of sharing too much information about Winfrey. After her media mogul best friend missed a June appearance on the CBS Mornings show, King revealed that Winfrey was battling a health issue. “She had some kind of stomach thing โ stomach flu โ stuff was coming out of both ends. I wonโt get too graphic. Needless to say, she ended up in the hospital, dehydration, had to get an IV,” the news anchor spilled.
Unfortunately, many fans believed King exposed her best friend, prompting her to place a call to Winfrey. “Were you offended because I said what I said about what happened and how youโre recovering? King asked. Luckily, Winfrey said she didn’t think the health update to the public was a big deal and understood why King made the announcement. It is refreshing to see Winfrey and King going strong against all odds.
