Gayle King, co-host of CBS Mornings, celebrated her 13th anniversary with the show in a unique way: by wearing the same yellow and white Alex Kramer dress she wore on her first day back in 2012. This has become an annual tradition for King, marking each milestone with the symbolic dress.
King acknowledged the anniversary on-air, receiving congratulations from co-anchors Nate Burleson and Vladimir Duthiers, along with a bouquet of yellow roses from Drew Barrymore. However, she noted the occasion felt “insignificant” compared to the ongoing wildfires in Southern California at the time. Despite this, she expressed gratitude for her 13 years on the show.
Duthiers asked King if she’d ever envisioned reaching this career milestone. She recalled a conversation with Diane Sawyer, expressing surprise at Sawyer’s 10-year tenure and doubting her own ability to achieve something similar. King’s continued presence on CBS Mornings clearly demonstrates she surpassed her own expectations.
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(749×0:751×2)/gayle-king-cbs-mornings-010924-2-9f42a30471ef4b739cdfa1425c0cf085.jpg)
King has donned the yellow dress for each anniversary, acknowledging its slightly “tattered” condition yet continuing the tradition. On her 12th anniversary, she shared the story behind the dress, explaining her choice of yellow as her favorite color and her intention to re-wear it if she remained with the show.
King’s commitment to the yellow dress signifies more than just a fashion choice; it represents her enduring dedication to CBS Mornings. The dress serves as a visual reminder of her journey and the significant milestone each anniversary represents.
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(749×0:751×2)/gayle-king-cbs-mornings-010924-2-9f42a30471ef4b739cdfa1425c0cf085.jpg)
Beyond her professional anniversaries, King recently celebrated her 70th birthday. Oprah Winfrey, a longtime friend, organized a surprise party, capturing King’s astonished reaction on video. Winfrey extended the celebration with a private dinner, including Tyler Perry, adding to the surprise.
The birthday gathering incorporated King’s signature color, with guests dressed in yellow. King herself wore a casual yellow knit dress and tinted glasses. A lemon-yellow multi-tiered cake with sparklers completed the themed celebration. King expressed her gratitude for the surprise and her excitement for the future on social media. The combination of her anniversary tradition and her vibrant birthday celebration highlights King’s enduring spirit and the important role of celebration in her life.
