Last updated on January 12th, 2019 at 04:53 am

The outspoken Gayle King is reputed news anchor and talk show host associated with CBS. Most of us the people know Gayle King is the Oprah Winfrey‘s best friend and the sidekick. She has the charm which aids her shine brightest in the journalism community.

The Career of Gayle King

King worked in broadcasting as a reporter and news anchor for the Kansas City, Mo., TV station. She almost worked for 2 decades before she was hired by NBC network. She worked in daytime TV, later landing with the show The Gayle King Show. Moreover, she worked as the editor of Oprah’s magazine and worked along on numerous projects, the Oprah Winfrey show, Oprah’s TV show, and additional projects Oprah was working on.

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King was correspondent on the Good Morning America. At the same time, she worked with the radio, hosting a show on the Sirius XM. She is still working with Oprah for many years and had a TV show on the Oprah Winfrey’s Television network, OWN. These days, King is busy as an anchor of the CBS’s morning show. Having such a beautiful journey as an anchor, her incredible performance is awarded three Emmys and the American Women in Radio & Television Gracie Award for the Outstanding Radio Talk Show.

Gayle King’s Net worth

Gayle King is said to be a high earner in the industry. Indeed, serving more than decades as an anchor as a reporter she has become one of the higher earning females in the daytime/morning talk. She earns a considerable sum all thanks to her works on CBS and with the Oprah. In all, Gayle King net worth in 2018 is estimated to be $25 million. Her net worth is projected to increment in the future considering her present involvement with the CBS channel. She owns a house at Greenwich, CT, the market value is yet to reveal.

In the Personal Life of Gayle King

Gayle King with her children
Gayle King with her children

Gayle is living a cheerful life as single women. Though, once she was married. She married attorney William Bumpus in 1982. Sadly, the two divorced in 1993, after 11 years of togetherness. Known through the sources, the reason behind separation is he was accused of cheating on Gayle. The couple has two children, Kirby Bumpus, and son Will Bumpus Jr.

The Early Life of Gayle King

King was born on 28th Dec 1954, in Chevy Chase, Maryland. She spent her childhood in Turkey and Maryland. Regarding her education, she has done graduation from the University of Maryland holding the degree in psychology and sociology. She stands tall with the height of 5 feet 10 inch.

Facts about Gayle King

King is passionate about the music of all kinds. Enough, that she has seen the Hamilton four times. She has an exercise regime every day which makes her energized and focused. She is an active supporter of the UNICEF, March of Dimes, and other known organizations.

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