Happy birthday! Gayle King turns 71 today

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The iconic and legendary television host turns 71 on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025.
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Gayle King is celebrating her 71st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed television hosts of her generation.

Popular television host Gayle King (CBS This Morning, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 71st birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

King, a cultural icon

Born in Chevy Chase on December 28, 1954, Gayle King's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. King's not just a great television host, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Gayle hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Gayle King as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 71.

Happy Birthday, Gayle, you're the best!

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