Oprah Winfrey truly went above and beyond to make Gayle King's 70th birthday a memorable event. The CBS Mornings anchor had been kept in the dark about the early bash planned by Winfrey. King initially expressed her reluctance to attend what she thought was a holiday work dinner, only to be pleasantly surprised when she walked into the party.

Surprise and Emotion

As King entered the venue, her mindset changed instantly upon seeing her son Will and daughter Kirby along with their spouses. The unexpected presence of her loved ones left her in a state of disbelief. She recounted how her mind couldn't process the surprise even when they first said it. It was only when the "Happy Birthday" song was sung that the realization hit. King shared her feelings of being "so humbled and blown away" by the gesture. She joked that her reaction on Instagram would become a "bad meme," highlighting the genuine nature of her emotions.

The Planning and Effort

It was revealed that Winfrey had been working on this surprise for months. Despite not wanting to celebrate her own birthday, she wanted to make Gayle King's special day truly remarkable. King herself had been suggesting a simple dance party when Winfrey turned 70 in January, but Winfrey had other plans. She preferred to be at home reading a book under her trees. However, she decided to go all out for Gayle King. The fact that people from all aspects of King's life were present, including her sisters and their families, showed the depth of the celebration.

The Instagram Video

On December 14th, Winfrey shared a video of the bash on Instagram. In the video, King could be seen looking shocked and jumping back in surprise as she was greeted by cheers from her loved ones. The video then moved to the partygoers singing "Happy Birthday" to the television personality. Winfrey's caption described the gathering as a way to celebrate her bestie of 50 years. She also added a touch of humor by saying sorry for almost giving King a heart attack.This birthday celebration was a testament to the deep bond between Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King. It was a moment filled with love, surprise, and emotion that will be remembered for a long time.