who is gayle king

Gayle King is an American television personality, author, and broadcast journalist best known for co-hosting CBS News' flagship morning program, CBS Mornings (formerly CBS This Morning). She is also an editor-at-large for O, The Oprah Magazine and a close longtime friend of Oprah Winfrey. Born on December 28, 1954, in Chevy Chase, Maryland, King grew up partly in Ankara, Turkey, and graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in psychology. King began her media career as a production assistant and reporter, eventually becoming a news anchor. She has interviewed many prominent figures, including Barack Obama and Taylor Swift. Over her career, she has earned a reputation for being personable yet direct in her journalism. She has also hosted her own talk show and currently hosts the program King Charles on CNN with Charles Barkley. As of 2024, Gayle King has an estimated net worth of $80 million, with an annual salary reported around $12 million from CBS. She is known for her luxury real estate holdings and cars, and she actively donates to charitable causes. King was named one of Time magazine's "100 Most Influential People of 2019" and remains a prominent figure in American media