Gayle King

Broadcast Journalist, Magazine Editor

American Chevy Chase, Maryland, U.S.

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Quick Info

ProfessionBroadcast Journalist, Magazine Editor
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth28/12/1954
Age71 years
BirthplaceChevy Chase, Maryland, U.S.

Latest News about Gayle King

04/03/2026

Gayle King signed a new agreement with CBS News in March 2026 to remain co-host of CBS Mornings. The deal ended months of speculation about her future at the network, and CBS confirmed she would continue with the morning program. Reports said the terms were not disclosed, although earlier coverage had suggested her previous contract was nearing its end.

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Bio/Wiki

BiographyGayle King is a prominent broadcast journalist and magazine editor, known for her work in television and her role as a co-anchor of CBS Mornings. She has also served as editor-at-large for Oprah Daily and is known for her engaging interviews and reporting. She has won three Emmy Awards and was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2019.

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorLight Golden Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

DegreeA degree in Psychology
UniversityUniversity of Maryland, College Park

Personal Life

Marital StatusDivorced
ReligionChristianity
HobbyTravelling

Relationships & More

Husband/SpouseWilliam Bumpus (Attorney, div. 1993)
Marriage Date1982
Children
  • William Bumpus Jr.
  • Kirby

Family

FatherEmmett Scott King
MotherPeggy Tucker
SpouseWilliam Bumpus
ChildrenWilliam Bumpus Jr., Kirby

Career

Highlights
  • Debuted in film with The Color Purple (1985) as a Church Goer.
  • Made a television appearance in 30 Rock (2012) as herself on NBC.
  • Started her journalism career as a production assistant at WJZ-TV in Baltimore.
  • Joined WFSB in Hartford as a news anchor from 1981 to 1999.
  • Worked for The Oprah Winfrey Show as a special correspondent after WFSB.
  • Became the host of The Gayle King Show on XM Satellite Radio in September 2006.
  • Her interview with R. Kelly in 2019 gained significant attention and acclaim.
  • Joined CBS News in 2011 and began co-anchoring CBS This Morning in January 2012.
  • Serves as editor-at-large for Oprah Daily.
  • Hosts “Gayle King in the House,” a live weekly radio show on SiriusXM.
  • Extended her contract with CBS News in January 2022 to continue as co-anchor.
  • Signed a new multiyear deal with CBS News in January 2026 to continue as co-anchor of CBS Mornings.

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/gayleking/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/gayleking
Twitterhttps://x.com/GayleKing

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Lived in Ankara, Turkey, from ages six to eleven due to her father's deployment.
2. Returned to the U.S. in 1966.
3. Trained as a reporter at WUSA-TV in Washington, D.C.
4. Worked as a general assignment reporter at WDAF-TV in Kansas City, Missouri.
5. Gained popularity for remaining calm during her intense interview with R. Kelly.
6. Extended her contract with CBS News in January 2022 to continue as co-anchor.
7. Named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2019.
8. Owns properties including a Midtown Manhattan penthouse, a beach house in Malibu, a condo in Miami, and a farmhouse in upstate New York.
9. Has an estimated annual salary at CBS in excess of $10 million.
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