Oprah Throws Star-Studded Birthday Bash for Gayle King

Oprah Winfrey orchestrated a surprise 70th birthday party for her longtime friend Gayle King, capturing King's genuine shock in a video shared on Instagram. The event took place at Ci Siamo restaurant in New York City, with a guest list featuring celebrities such as Stephen Colbert, Katy Perry, and Jeff Bezos. Winfrey and King have been friends for 50 years, and Winfrey highlighted this milestone in a heartfelt speech. King expressed her gratitude on social media, saying she felt overwhelmed by the love and that the event was the party she had wished for Winfrey earlier in the year. The celebration included a four-tiered cake and music by DJ Suss One, with attendees sharing humorous remarks about King's surprised reaction. Winfrey humorously noted on Instagram that she almost gave King a heart attack with the surprise.