Oprah Winfrey opens up about female relationship rumors.
Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King have finally addressed the decades-long rumors about their relationship.
Exclusive interview exposed.
During a recent interview with Melinda French Gates on Moments That Make Us, Oprah put these speculations to rest.
The 70-year-old media mogul has been in a relationship with Stedman Graham for over 35 years.
In the candid conversation, Oprah reflected on her close bond with her longtime friend Gayle King, who is 69.
Oprah and Gayle’s deep connection explained.
The two have always shared an incredibly deep friendship, leading to speculation about its true nature.
Their friendship has flourished over the years, marked by numerous vacations and professional collaborations.
King has also chosen Winfrey to be the godmother to her children, Kirby Bumpus and William Bumpus Jr.
Oprah suggested the intensity of their connection is behind the rumors.
“People aren’t used to seeing women with this kind of true bond,” she remarked.
Winfrey lauded King for her unwavering support, calling her “the mother I never had” and “the sister everybody would want.”
The 20-time Emmy winner emphasized that King’s happiness for her achievements is unparalleled.
“You cannot out-happy her,” Oprah said, highlighting the depth of their friendship.
No room for jealousy.
King reflected on how jealousy can ruin friendships, adding that their bond has always been one of pure support.
“I just assumed everybody had a really good friend,” King noted. “Maybe not for men, but I just assumed every woman had at least one.”
She also admitted she’s not afraid to be blunt with Oprah. “Sometimes I’ll just go, ‘That’s just not true. Your hair does not look good.’”
Facing the speculation head-on.
Winfrey explained that their friendship has always been scrutinized due to its intensity.
The rumors about their relationship are not new.
Oprah denies rumors.
In 2013, Oprah denied ever having “a dip in the lady pond” on Watch What Happens Live.
Previously, Winfrey had told Barbara Walters she’s “not a lesbian” and “not even kind of a lesbian.”
“Why would you want to hide it?” she questioned, addressing why she would not conceal her sexuality.
King’s frustration exposed.
King has addressed these rumors before, finding them “irritating and silly.”
In a 2011 interview on Nightline, she criticized the implication that denying being gay was somehow a negative thing.
“For years, people used to say we were gay,” Oprah said. “We were up against that forever.”
King, too, had her say on the matter, revealing she once suggested Oprah do a show clarifying their platonic bond.
“It was hard enough for me to get a date on Saturday night without people thinking we were together,” King quipped.
Oprah’s straightforward response revealed.
Oprah echoed her sentiment, saying, “If we were gay, we’d tell you!”
Oprah’s pride in friendship unveiled.
Despite ongoing speculation, King remains proud of her friendship with Oprah.
“I never get sick of being asked about Oprah,” King told Newsweek. “I so love that she is loved the way she is.”
King sees herself not in Oprah’s shadow but in her light. “I am never offended by anything said about her,” she added.
Oprah concluded their interview with a poignant reflection. “Something about this relationship feels otherworldly to me,” she said.
So, the rumors? They’re just that—rumors. The story of Oprah and Gayle is one of genuine, unwavering friendship.
Fans can rest assured: their relationship is as it has always been—one of deep, platonic affection and mutual respect.