Robin Roberts shares special present from Gayle King

Mother's Day proved to be an emotional affair for Robin Roberts as she took the occasion to remember her own late mother.MORE: GMA's Robin Roberts says she's 'so grateful' as she makes career announcementThe Good Morning America anchor took to social media to share a heartbreaking family anecdote on the occasion that involved her sister Sally-Ann Roberts.VIDEO: Robin Roberts breaks down crying in rare comments about her childhoodShe posted on Instagram that her sister had shared a Mother's Day prayer in honor of their own mom, Lucimarian Roberts, who passed away in 2012."My dear sister @sallyann_roberts shared this prayer with our family this morning," Robin wrote. "Thinking of our beloved momma cheering us on from her Heavenly balcony.

Robin Roberts had an emotional start to the week as she took to the air to mourn the loss of a country music legend.MORE: Robin Roberts in tears as she makes confession about partner Amber LaignThe Good Morning America host joined co-stars George Stephanopoulos and TJ Holmes in honoring the life and legacy of Naomi Judd, who passed away last week.VIDEO: Robin Roberts bids farewell to Good Morning AmericaThe musician was remembered via a segment presented by Janai Norman, where they reminisced over some of her greatest performances and spoke of her journey and struggles with mental health.Clips from a 2016 interview with Robin were even shown, where Naomi opened up about her severe clinical depression diagnosis and her willingness to open up about her troubles.MORE: Robin Roberts makes exciting announcement with partner Amber LaignAfter finishing the segment, Janai turned to Robin and said: "This must be surreal for you to have seen her open up about her illness for her daughters to then say that was the illness that took her life."Robin was already in tears throughout the segment, responding: "It was something, I can't remember the last time hearing about something that just put me on the floor.A post shared by Robin Roberts (@robinrobertsgma)Robin spoke of her sadness over Naomi Judd's untimely passing"Being with her in 2016, in her beautiful home in Tennessee, she was so open," she continued, applauding the late singer for being so open to talking about her illness so as to raise awareness.The ABC host also shared an anecdote, explaining: "She was also so kind.

Robin Roberts' partner Amber Laign is notoriously private, but is often referenced by the Good Morning America star on social media.MORE: Robin Roberts makes heartbreaking revelation about partner AmberHowever, she announced last week that she will be making a rare joint public appearance with Robin on Tuesday.Amber and her business partner Marci will be talking to Robin on their monthly series, Planting the Seeds, to talk about the power of optimism.VIDEO: Robin Roberts marks incredible career milestone Announcing the news via her company, Plant Juice Oils, Amber wrote: "Next Tuesday, May 3rd, @robinrobertsgma is joining us on Planting the Seeds where we’ll be chatting all about power of optimism.MORE: Robin Roberts praised as she celebrates incredible career newsMORE: Robin Roberts shares special present from Gayle King"Whether you’re going through a tough time, or just a hard day, join us to see the benefits of trying to stay optimistic about it all."Set your reminders: Tuesday, May 3rd at 6:30pm EST. See you there!" Robin also shared the news on Instagram, writing: "With the launch of my new book Brighter by the Day, I am joining my sweet Amber and Marci from @plantjuiceoils on their monthly series: Planting the Seeds to talk about the Power of Optimism.Robin Roberts will be taking part in a video chat with partner Amber Laign"Optimism can sometimes be hard to access, but with a little push, it can open beautiful new doors! "Join us next Tuesday, May 3rd at 6:30pm EST where we'll remind you that optimism is like a muscle that gets stronger with use.

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

Robin Roberts often shares snippets of her life on social media, and her fans know only too well that she lives with her partner Amber Laign and their beloved rescue dog, Lukas.MORE: Robin Roberts makes heartbreaking revelation about partner AmberLukas was adopted by the couple from the North Shore Animal League, where her co-star Lara Spencer also found her beloved dog.And on Thursday's Good Morning America, the 61-year-old revealed that Lara was trying to convince her to adopt again, after she met an adorable puppy named Keeley who was looking for a home.VIDEO: Robin Roberts marks incredible work milestone on GMATaking to Instagram after the show, Robin shared a photo of herself cuddling up to Keeley, alongside the caption: "Meet Keeley…visiting us today on @goodmorningamerica with our friends from @animalleague. Part of the global Adoptathon running throughout May.

Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King spoke about their special 46-year friendship in People‘s “Beautiful” issue.

Emotional support. Robin Roberts got choked up when discussing partner Amber Laign’s current battle with breast cancer — a journey the Good Morning America host, herself a breast cancer survivor, knows all too well.

Robin Roberts is getting candid about her partner Amber Laign’s breast cancer battle.

came out as part of the LGBTQ community in 2013 and has been in a relationship with partner Amber Laign since 2005.The “Good Morning America” anchor appears on Monday’s episode “The Ellen Show,” where she recalled the time the White House rung her up for an interview with the Commander in Chief.“There was a possibility that [he] would change his stance on marriage equality,” the ABC star explained to host Ellen DeGeneres, 64. “I had not been public yet about being gay, and I was afraid that I might be outed, that people might wonder — ‘Why is she the one interviewing the president when he’s making this change in his stance?’ ”However, Roberts said she later decided to take the gig and realized it was a big opportunity for her.The Alabama native continued, “It was kind of like a scene out of ‘Moonstruck.’ [I thought] ‘Snap out of it; Robin, what are you thinking? It’s not about you.

Robin Roberts is opening up about her partner Amber Laign‘s cancer diagnosis.

Robin Roberts is opening up about her partner Amber’s breast cancer diagnosis.

Robin Roberts had some incredible news to celebrate early on Thursday morning before waking up with the nation on Good Morning America.MORE: Robin Roberts shares special present from Gayle KingThe host delivered her usual morning wisdom videos along with her glam fam, and when they finished with the prayer, she shared a big development with her fans.VIDEO: Robin Roberts bids farewell to Good Morning AmericaAfter talking about what they were thankful for, she brought out her newly released book, Brighter By the Day, and said: "You know what I'm most grateful for?"This book, dedicated and inspired by you, [hit the] New York Time bestsellers list. We found out last night."MORE: Exclusive: Robin Roberts opens up about the moment she thought she'd get fired from GMAHer team immediately started cheering and applauding for her.

Robin Roberts has had a storied career as one of the anchors of Good Morning America, but she recently revealed a moment that she thought would cost her the seat altogether.MORE: Robin Roberts shares 'difficult' health update on partner Amber after cancer diagnosisIn an interview with theSkimm's 9 to 5ish podcast, the TV host talked about covering Hurricane Katrina back in 2005 and how emotional the ordeal proved to be for her.VIDEO: Robin Roberts bids farewell to Good Morning AmericaIn quotes exclusively obtained by HELLO!, Robin said: "It was Charlie [Gibson] who said at the end of the report, 'Robin, when you left here, you hadn't made contact with your family. Were you able to do so?'"She then shared: "And I'm telling you, I just ugly cried.

Entertainment Tonight that the decision was made because of "complications with the chemotherapy.""They're working it out. We're gonna figure it out. The prognosis is still very good," Robin said.

partner's breast cancer battle, Robin Roberts knows firsthand that it's a journey of peaks and valleys. The  co-anchor, who is celebrating 20 years with the morning news program, revealed in a new interview with ET that her longtime partner, Amber Laign's, treatment has been suspended «for the time.»«She’s had some complications with the chemotherapy,» Roberts explained. «They’re working it out. We’re gonna figure it out.

Good Morning America star Robin Roberts was left feeling "truly humbled and grateful" after celebrating her 20-year anniversary on the daytime show.MORE: Michael Strahan's sweet message of support for friend and co-star Robin RobertsThe 61-year-old star took to Instagram after the ABC broadcast aired, sharing a sweet message of thanks to her loyal team who have stuck by her side over the years. Robin was surrounded by her all-female co-workers as they toasted her landmark milestone with glasses of champagne.

Robin Roberts felt the love of not only her co-stars on a very special Thursday morning, but also someone very special to her as she celebrated a milestone achievement.MORE: Robin Roberts celebrates monumental milestone on GMA and fans are in disbeliefThe TV personality was celebrated for her 20 incredible years with Good Morning America, being treated to an entire morning of uplifting messages and incredible tributes.VIDEO: Robin Roberts marks incredible career milestone on GMAHowever, nothing proved to be more important for Robin than having the loving support of her partner of 17 years Amber Laign with her.In a pivotal moment of the commemoration, the GMA stars revealed that Robin was being honored in a particularly tremendous way, with a plaque featuring her name on the grounds of Times Square outside the studio.MORE: Michael Strahan's sweet message of support for friend and co-star Robin RobertsAs they unveiled it to her, she immediately got emotional, trying to fight back tears as everyone around her clapped and cheered.She even recalled the emotional moment she found out that very spot that the show was number one in the ratings, even incredulously asking her co-hosts: "Is that really staying?"A post shared by Good Morning America (@goodmorningamerica)Robin was supported by Amber and her co-stars for her anniversary celebrationRobin then motioned off camera saying: "Can I bring in someone special, sweet Amber [is here]," as her partner walked in and embraced her."I saw, oh my goodness," she reacted, to which Robin responded: "She's been with me for 17 of the 20 years I've been here," continuing to hold back tears.MORE: Robin Roberts talks working from home woes with partner Amber LaignMORE: David Muir returns to

Robin Roberts is one strong woman, but even she had a hard time processing her longtime partner, Amber Laign's, breast cancer diagnosis. During her April 12 interview with Tamron Hall, Roberts opened up about how she dealt with the news, and how she's doing now. “I didn't get terrible [emotional] till the end [of the video] about Amber," Roberts said, fighting back tears, of the emotional video she posted on Instagram revealing Laign's diagnosis.Roberts -- who was previously diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 and myelodysplastic syndrome, a bone marrow disease, in 2012 — went on to share how watching Laign go through her health struggles is different than when she was dealing with her own journey.«Up until that point, when you are the patient going through it, you've got on your armor, and I'm an athlete at heart and my doctors are my coaches and I had a game plan, the chemotherapy, the treatment,» the 61-year-old newswoman explained. «When your loved one is going through it, you feel so helpless.»«And I have been more emotional about her than I was my two times combined,» Roberts admitted. «But God is good and it's been challenging.»Roberts shared news of Laign's diagnosis alongside an emotional video on Instagram in February.«My sweet Amber wanted me to tell you something that she’s been facing. At the end of last year, Amber was diagnosed with breast cancer,» Roberts said of her partner of more than 15 years.

Sheinelle Jones has shared  a fun picture of her recent night out with friends, including CBS' Gayle King.MORE: CBS Morning stars Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson share hilarious video with fansThe picture was taken from the Dining with the Divas event at New York's Apollo Theater, and saw Sheinelle with Gayle and friends posing for the selfie. She used a filter that included the Stevie Wonder song 'Isn't She Lovely?' as the group beamed with big smiles.WATCH: Today star Sheinelle Jones shares picture of fun night out with Gayle KingToday Show star Sheinelle wore a stunning bold floral jumpsuit for the occasion while Gayle rocked a fun red jumpsuit with a plunging neckline.The event took place last week, and Gayle mentioned it the following day on air as she has shared a sweet video of the emotional moment she "finally" met her co-anchor Nathaniel Burleson's wife.MORE: Sheinelle Jones celebrates incredible achievement live on TodayMORE: Sheinelle Jones shines a light on co-star following a big change at workThe pair met at the lunch gala and shared a fun video of each other, with Nate's wife Atoya exclaiming: "Look who I found!""I am finally finally meeting Mrs.

Robin Roberts is currently facing a challenging time as her partner, Amber Laign undergoes treatment for breast cancer.But the GMA star has the support of her co-hosts, including Michael Strahan who has given her a well-deserved boost on Instagram with a heartfelt message which she much appreciated. MORE: Robin Roberts opens up about working from home woes with partner Amber Laign The former NFL player paid tribute to his friend and colleague as she continues to promote her new book which has just been released. WATCH: Michael Strahan and Robin Roberts are friendship goals Alongside a set photo of the Good Morning America team - including Lara Spencer and George Stephanopolous too - all holding the publication, he wrote:  "Proud of my friend @robinrobertsgma on her new book 'Brighter by the Day: Waking Up to New Hopes and Dreams' that’s out today!! "The book is a guide to instilling hope and optimism into your lives, something Robin does on a daily basis. Go get yourself a copy.