In a recent interview with Melinda French Gates for her "Moments That Make Us" series, Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King have finally addressed the long-standing rumors surrounding their relationship. The two women have been friends for decades, and despite the speculation, they have always maintained that their bond is purely platonic.

Winfrey explained that they have shared "pretty much everything" and that their friendship has worked because King is "happier" for her success than she is herself. King added that she has never felt the need to hide their relationship, stating, "If we were gay, we'd tell you!"

The two women have known each other since 1976, when they met as young journalists at Baltimore's WJZ station. They have been through thick and thin together, and their friendship has only grown stronger over the years.

In the interview, Winfrey reflected on their unique bond, saying, "I think you're right Melinda, because one of the things I've started to think was maybe people aren't accustomed to seeing women with this kind of truth bond." She added that their friendship has worked because King is not just happy for her success, but genuinely invested in her well-being.

King also shared a personal anecdote about how they first became friends, recalling a snowstorm night when Winfrey invited her to spend the night due to dangerous road conditions. It was on that night that they formed a connection that would last a lifetime.

The two women have been open about their friendship over the years, and their dedication to each other is evident in the way they support and uplift one another.

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