Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King clarify wild rumor about their relationship and insist it's purely friendship

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The longstanding rumor surrounding Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King has been firmly debunked. Winfrey and King, known for their candidness, said that they would openly acknowledge being a gay couple if it were true. 

This revelation emerged during their interview with Melinda Gates on her 'Moments That Make Us' series. During the conversation, Winfrey and King talked about their deep, years-long friendship.

Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King shut down rumors about their relationship

Melinda Gates spoke with the legendary Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King about the joys of growing older, the power of female friendship and the valuable lessons that moments of change can offer. Both emphasized the life-enriching power of their close friendship. Winfrey spoke about their effortless connection that is sometimes mistaken for something more.

"I think we've shared pretty much everything and I would have to say, it wasn't even a matter of navigation," Winfrey said. "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 joined the conversation saying, "I used to say Oprah, 'You gotta do a show on this, because it's hard enough for me to get a date on Saturday night with people thinking we're gay,' Because if we were gay, we'd tell you!’”

Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King discuss their 50 years of friendship

Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King's friendship began nearly 50 years ago when they worked at the Baltimore-area news station WJZ-TV. Winfrey offered King a place to stay during a major snowstorm, and they grew close overnight.

While speaking with Gates, Winfrey noted that she believes these rumors persist because people "aren't used to seeing women with this kind of truth bond," as per People.

"The reason why I think our friendship has worked is because Gayle is happier, not happy, but happier for me for any kind of success or victory or challenge I get through than I am for myself," Winfrey asserted. "And I feel as happy as she does — I can't be happier than, cannot surpass Gayle. You cannot out-happy her. I am equally as happy for her," she added. 

King remarked on her bond with Winfrey saying, "I just assumed every woman - maybe not for men - but I just assumed every woman had at least one." 

They also highlighted that their friendship enables them to disregard the external noise from people who might not be as truthful with them. "In Oprah's life, everybody is always very flattering and is always very agreeable with things that she says," King observed. "And sometimes I'll just go, 'That's just not true. Your hair does not look good.'" Both women agreed, noting that they've both provided each other with such honest feedback.

Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King's fans agree 'they're best friends'

After learning about the friendship between Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King, internet users have flocked to the comment section on Facebook.

One user wrote, "They really would!! Sometimes best friends really are your soulmates too! I have 3 of them! No romantic inclinations."

Another user wrote, "They're best friends. Come on." One user added, "Omg they are best friends that doesn’t mean they are a couple."

Another one added, "Why can’t women have a close relationship/friendship without being accused of being a couple!!!!!!"

one user commented, "Ridiculous. I'm surprised she responded to this ridiculousness."

Another user wrote, "Ppl are so lame. Women can be life long friends and not be romantically linked. Holy cow!"

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