During a recent episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast Gayle King talked about the gossip that linked her and Oprah Winfrey. She said the rumors made her feel uneasy for years. King explained that she asked Oprah to speak about the false story on her own show. Oprah told her to let the chatter fade.
King said the gossip hit her hard after her divorce. The National Enquirer ran a piece that claimed the split happened because she was secretly gay. King stressed that if she and Oprah were gay they would tell the public. She also said she prefers men.
Asking Oprah to Speak
King told the host that she wanted Oprah to address the rumors because they made it hard for her to find a date on a Saturday night. Oprah replied that the best move was to ignore the noise. King felt the response was unfair because Oprah had a platform to set the record straight.
The two women have shared a friendship for nearly fifty years. The rumor mill has spun about their bond for decades. King said some days she chooses to ignore the chatter while other days she feels the need to speak up. She said she wants to be on record so she does not look like she is running from the issue.
How They Stay Close
King said honesty and respect keep their bond strong. She added that she never sees herself living in Oprah’s shadow. Instead she says she sees herself in Oprah’s light and believes she can do what Oprah does without copying her.
Alex Cooper listened as King described the frustration of being labeled a lesbian by a tabloid. King said she never thought the rumors were true. She wants people to know the friendship is pure and that the gossip does not define her.
King also shared that she sometimes chooses to stay silent on the topic. She said a simple “I do not have anything to say” can protect her reputation. She wants the public to understand that she has done nothing wrong.
Looking Forward
Despite the ongoing noise King remains confident in her friendship with Oprah. She believes the bond will continue as long as they stay honest with each other. The conversation on the Call Her Daddy podcast gave her a chance to set the record straight for fans.
Source: The Wrap
