The two instantly clicked and connected with each other through their similarities. Gayle King told O, The Oprah Magazine: "For the first time, I met somebody who I felt was like me. I'd never met anybody like that. Certainly not another black girl" (via Oprah Daily). While they bonded over their common experiences, the two do share differences that set them apart as well. According to People, King is an extrovert while Winfrey is more introverted.
Despite the fact that those 47 years have seen Oprah and Gayle transform into completely different people, they are grateful for their friendship and openly express their gratitude for each other. "Something about this relationship feels otherworldly to me, like it was designed by a power and a hand greater than my own. Whatever this friendship is, it's been a very fun ride — and we've taken it together" Oprah said in the August 2006 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine (via Oprah Daily).
Per People, the besties are so close that Winfrey claims they've never had a serious argument before.
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