Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King Address Longstanding Lesbian Rumors: 'If We Were Gay, We Would Tell You!'

Candid interview on Melinda French Gates’ “Moments That Make Us” series, Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King have addressed the persistent rumors about their relationship. The close friends, who have shared a bond for nearly five decades, set the record straight about their connection.

Enduring Friendship and Persistent Rumors

Oprah Winfrey, 70, and Gayle King, 69, reflected on their longstanding friendship, which began in the 1970s when they both worked at WJZ-TV in Baltimore. Despite their deep bond, rumors about their sexual orientation have followed them throughout their careers. Winfrey and King used their recent interview to dispel these misconceptions and reaffirm their relationship’s nature.

‘We Would Tell You’

During the interview, Winfrey addressed the speculation head-on. “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,” she said. King echoed Winfrey’s sentiment, adding, “If we were gay, we’d tell you!” This statement underscores their commitment to transparency about their personal lives.

The Strength of Their Bond

Winfrey and King’s friendship has thrived because of their mutual support and genuine happiness for each other’s successes. Winfrey praised King’s unwavering support, saying, “The reason why I think our friendship has worked is because Gayle is happier for me for any kind of success or victory or challenge I get through than I am for myself.”

King, in turn, emphasized the rarity of such a supportive friendship. “I just assumed everybody had a really good friend,” she noted, highlighting how their bond is exceptional and built on mutual joy and honesty.

A Friendship Beyond Rumors

The interview also revealed how Winfrey and King’s friendship helps them cut through external flattery and dishonesty. King shared how she often provides Winfrey with straightforward feedback, regardless of the praise she typically receives from others. “Sometimes I’ll just go, ‘That’s just not true. Your hair does not look good,'” King said.

Winfrey and King’s conversation reflects the depth of their friendship and their ability to navigate and rise above public speculation. Their relationship, marked by decades of mutual respect and support, continues to be a testament to the power of genuine, platonic connections.