Oprah Winfrey And Gayle King Reveal How Their Special 46-Year Friendship Began: ‘We Ended Up Talking All Night Long’

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticOne of pop culture’s most famous mother figures got a sendoff from her community at the Mother Church of country music Sunday, as Wynonna and Ashley Judd welcomed country stars and other celebrities to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium for “Naomi Judd: A River of Time Celebration,” a tribute that was broadcast live on CMT.A frequently heaven-looking Wynonna, who with her late mother was half of the country duo the Judds, sang “River of Time” early in the ceremony, then closed it joined by her local Christ Church choir for what was the pair’s final hit, “Love Will Build a Bridge.” She also participated in a recreation of the mother/daughter harmonies by pairing up with Brandi Carlile for a duet of “The Rose,” preceded by a video testimonial by Bette Midler. Pure magic on stage tonight ✨ @Wynonna @brandicarlile pic.twitter.com/5XmUe8EdGA— CMT (@CMT) May 16, 2022“It’s so strange to be here, but natural at the same time,” said Wynonna.

Editor's note: This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Naomi Judd will be honored with a memorial presented by CMT on May 15 at 5 p.m.

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Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey's nearly 50 year friendship enviable by millions of friends out there, the way they met is truly out of a Hallmark movie.MORE: Robin Roberts shares special present from Gayle KingThe two were recently highlighted in People's Beautiful Issue, which included a segment all about celebrity best friends, also featuring Maude Apatow and Sydney Sweeney of Euphoria, and Allison Janney and Octavia Spencer.The two television personalities have been each other's biggest supporters for decades, having met when they were both starting off as reporters, and have grown themselves, and their careers, side by side.WATCH: Gayle is overjoyed to finally meet Nate Burleson's wife, AtoyMORE: Gayle King wows in figure-hugging dress that causes a stirThey explained how Oprah, then 22, was working in Baltimore, Maryland, as a news anchor at WJZ-TV, and Gayle, who was 21, was a production assistant and writer at the radio station.The Selma actress made the first move, looking out for the CBS host when a major snowstorm was coming, offered her a ride and an invitation to stay at her place for the night.After talking all night long, Gayle still remembers to this day the purple dress with a scoop neck and bell sleeves that her best friend let her borrow as they headed in to work the following morning.A post shared by People Magazine (@people)The stars' stunning portraitsThe pair opened up to the magazine about all they have in common, and how they differ, revealing how the morning show host is an extrovert and keen on going out, while the Oscar winning media mogul is the opposite, and loves spending time at home.MORE: Today star Sheinelle Jones and Gayle King celebrate 'divas' with fun night outMORE: CBS' Gayle King

Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King are taking a trip down memory lane!

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Robin Roberts revealed that there is quite the close camaraderie between the stars of daytime television, sharing that she had a close companion on a different network.MORE: Robin Roberts and Gayle King leave fans stunned with photos from latest appearanceThe Good Morning America star took to her Instagram Stories to show that she had been given a special present by CBS Mornings' Gayle King.VIDEO: Robin Roberts bids farewell to Good Morning AmericaShe posted a picture of the beautiful bouquet that she was sent by the morning news star, featuring a multitude of colors and a variety of flowers."The sweet sisterhood of morning television," she wrote. "Thank you @gayleking! Not just brighter by the day but brighter by the month!"MORE: Exclusive: Robin Roberts opens up about the moment she thought she'd get fired from GMAMORE: Robin Roberts shares 'difficult' health update on partner Amber after cancer diagnosisThe TV hosts have had a close friendship over the years, having been significant and beloved parts of the morning news fraternity.The flowers acted as a congratulatory present from Gayle not only for Robin's impressive tenure on GMA, having only recently completed 20 years on the show, but also for the release of her latest book, Brighter By the Day.

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