Oprah Winfrey throws her best friend Gayle King a surprise 70th birthday celebration.

Oprah Winfrey recently orchestrated a heartfelt surprise party for her best friend, Gayle King, in honor of Gayle’s 70th birthday on December 28. Oprah, who has been friends with Gayle for over 50 years, shared the emotional moment on social media, revealing the lengths she and others went to keep the surprise a secret.

In the video, Oprah and Gayle walk arm-in-arm before encountering a cheering crowd, including familiar faces like Hoda Kotb and Al Roker, who excitedly sing “Happy Birthday” to Gayle. The surprise left Gayle visibly shocked, dropping her purse and placing her hands over her heart in awe.

Oprah reminisced about the start of their friendship in 1976 when they met while working together at WJZ-TV in Baltimore. After a snowstorm, Oprah offered Gayle a place to stay, sparking a lifelong bond. The two have since become inseparable, with their close friendship becoming a public touchstone over the years.