(L-R) Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey attend the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty
There’s no friendship quite like Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King’s. So when Oprah pulled off the ultimate surprise for Gayle’s 70th birthday this weekend, the moment was destined to go viral.
What made the surprise even more special was how utterly caught off guard Gayle was. Upon seeing her party, the CBS Mornings host literally threw her purse in the air.
“Sorry we almost gave you a heart attack ð,” Oprah wrote in part on Instagram.
The viral coverage has us smiling, laughing, and sharing with our friends like we were there ourselves. Scroll to see Gayle’s reaction and learn how Oprah pulled off this golden celebration for her bestie.
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So how did Oprah pull off the surprise for Gayle King? Guests held the secret soiree info for months.
According to social media, Oprah orchestrated the entire event in complete secrecy for months. The invitation to Gayle’s party read, “Can you keep a secret?”
Guests like Angela Bassett, Tina Knowles, Ava DuVernay, Niecy Nash, and Sherri Shepherd understood the assignment. The A-listers showed up and showed out, helping Oprah create a moment that left Gayle in awe.
While Gayle may not have known about the party, she sure dressed like she did. She arrived in a vibrant emerald green dress with tiered fringe that brought all the drama. She paired it with green sneaker heels. Comfort and style? That’s how you do 70.
Oprah, meanwhile, dazzled as the orchestrator of it all. She shined in a gold jumpsuit that exuded elegance and confidence.
From the moment Gayle walked into the room, it was all vibes. Social media clips show guests dancing the Electric Slide, savoring a stunning gold-tier cake, and feasting on an elegant spread of food worthy of the occasion.
‘There’s nobody in the world like Gayle King’: Oprah to party guests.
The setting, the energy, and the people in the room reflected the thought and care behind the evening. “There’s nobody in the world like Gayle King,” Oprah proudly declared on the mic, standing beside her visibly emotional best friend.
Oprah went on to say that for nearly 50 years, they’ve been there for each other—celebrating life’s milestones, cheering one another on, and supporting each other through the challenges.
Oprah and Gayle’s friendship is the blueprint. For Black women everywhere, their bond is a beautiful reminder of how magical sisterhood can be.
Here’s to Gayle, Oprah, and the type of friendship that inspires us all to celebrate our besties just a little harder. If this surprise party didn’t make you want to call your BFF, what will?
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