Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King are taking a trip down memory lane! In a new joint-interview, Oprah, 68, and Gayle, 67, opened up about their 46-year friendship, revealing how they first became friends. Click inside to read more… While speaking with People, Oprah recalled how she was 22-year-old news anchor at WJZ-TV in Baltimore when she offered Gayle – a 21-year-old production assistant/writer at the station – to stay at her place for the night because of a heavy snowstorm, even though they barely knew each other. “We ended up talking all night long,” Oprah shared.
She also gave Gayle a toothbrush and dress to wear to work the next day. “It was purple with a scoop neck and bell sleeves,” Gayle recalled of the dress. Oprah added, “We’ve literally been friends ever since.” The two went on to say that they regularly get approached by strangers, who see themselves and their BFFs, in the longtime friends. “I always get, ‘This is my Oprah’,” Gayle shared. “It’s one of the biggest compliments.” Oprah added, “And I always get, ‘This is my Gayle’.
I understand what that means: long-term, standing in the gap, no matter what I’m here for you.” In another recent interview, Oprah revealed the three people she considers her closest friends.
Read more on justjared.com