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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 contributed to O, The Oprah Magazine as an editor and is known for her engaging interviews and reporting. |
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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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Hometown | Chevy Chase, Maryland, U.S. |
Religion | Christianity |
Hobby | Travelling |
Relationships & More
Husband/Spouse | William Bumpus (Attorney, div. 1993) |
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Marriage Date | 1982 |
Children |
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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 | |
https://x.com/gayleking |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Lived in Ankara, Turkey, from ages six to eleven due to her father's deployment. | |
Returned to the U.S. in 1966. | |
Trained as a reporter at WUSA-TV in Washington, D.C. | |
Worked as a general assignment reporter at WDAF-TV in Kansas City, Missouri. | |
Gained popularity for remaining calm during her intense interview with R. Kelly. | |
Extended her contract with CBS News in January 2022 to continue as co-anchor. |