Oprah’s Bestie Gayle King (71) Slammed Online for Not Carrying Her Own Umbrella
A recent candid video of Gayle King has sparked a wave of chatter online, with fans sharing the clip and commenting on her rainy-day style. The CBS journalist was spotted effortlessly navigating a wet sidewalk, showing that she can maintain her signature glamour even in less-than-ideal weather conditions.
Some viewers criticized her for not holding her own umbrella, leaving humorous and sarcastic remarks on social media. One fan wrote, “It’s very difficult for any celebrity to carry their own umbrella. Tragic, really. We should start a campaign to bring awareness to their plight.”
Another commented, “She has to be able to carry her coffee and still wave, you know.” Others took the joke even further, with lines like, “Her hands are too exhausted from the massages she’s contractually obligated to do–we understand, O Astronette” and “I hope it finds some Andrenochrome and fast. Poor satanic creature.” Another user quipped, “Gayle is for the little people. To hold her umbrella and open her car door that is.”
Intergalactic space traveler and life partner of Oprah (allegedly), Gayle King, cannot carry her own umbrella. pic.twitter.com/BKQ1h1uWLB
— Dr. Jebra Faushay (@JebraFaushay) March 29, 2026
In the video, Gayle was dressed in a voluminous olive-green faux fur coat that fell past her knees. The coat featured a wide notched lapel and a belted waist, creating a structured yet cozy silhouette. Beneath the coat, she wore a neutral-toned top with a long earthy-beaded necklace, adding a relaxed bohemian touch to the look.
Her red-tinted hair fell in effortless shoulder-length waves, framing her face even in the damp weather. She completed her outfit with thick-rimmed translucent glasses and carried a large tan leather tote bag over her arm. With a steaming white coffee cup in one hand and a smartphone in the other, she moved through the rain looking composed, stylish, and completely unbothered.
What do you think about Gayle’s rainy-day style? Should she have carried her own umbrella, or was she perfectly fine managing it her way? Share your thoughts in the comments.