Quick Info
| Profession | Broadcast Journalist, Magazine Editor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 28/12/1954 |
| Age | 71 years |
| Birthplace | Chevy Chase, Maryland, U.S. |
Latest News about Gayle King
01/2026
Gayle King signed a new multiyear deal with CBS News in January 2026 to continue as co-anchor of CBS Mornings while taking on new projects with the network. CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss praised King as irreplaceable and said the agreement would expand her role across the company. Her previous contract, reported to be worth around $15 million annually, had been set to expire in May 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Biography | Gayle 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. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Light Golden Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | A degree in Psychology |
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| University | University of Maryland, College Park |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Religion | Christianity |
| Hobby | Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Husband/Spouse | William Bumpus (Attorney, div. 1993) |
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| Marriage Date | 1982 |
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Family
| Father | Emmett Scott King |
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| Mother | Peggy Tucker |
| Spouse | William Bumpus |
| Children | William Bumpus Jr., Kirby |
Career
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/gayleking/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/gayleking | |
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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. |