Gayle King.Photo: Gayle King/InstagramGayle Kingis celebrating a big milestone atCBS Mornings.On Monday, the veteran television journalist marked 10 years as a presenter on the show — previouslyCBS This Morning— and wore the veryspecial dress she has donned every yearover the past decade for each anniversary.“I’ve aged a little bit, but I always wear this dress every anniversary,” King, 67, told her co-hosts of the colorblock white-and-yellow number.“And what’s funny, James, our wardrobe stylist, said, ‘I don’t mean to be disrespectful or insensitive, but are you sure you can still get in that dress?’ " she recalled. “I said, ‘I’m gonna try, James. I’m gonna try. I can’t breathe, but I’m in the dress.’ ““I’m just so excited that it’s my 10th anniversary, that I’m still here!” King said.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Later in the show, King’s co-hostTony Dokoupilasked her why she chose a dress in that particular shade for her first day on the show back in 2012.“Yellow is my favorite color — yellow is my happy place,” she replied. “I wanted to feel happy on that day. I was very nervous. And it wasn’t nervous about, ‘Oh God, I don’t know if I can do it’ — it was nervous because you just want to do a good job. … We just wanted this program to work.“Dokoupil, 41, and new addition to theCBS MorningsteamNate Burlesonthen went on to join King in taking viewers through some of her more memorable moments and interviews on the show.“After all this time, I still love this job,” King told her colleagues, before they brought out a cake to celebrate her milestone. “I think it’s an awesome, awesome job. It’s a privilege, and I don’t take it lightly. I love being here with you guys.“RELATED VIDEO: Gayle King on “Why I Have Hope"King definitely has an affinity for yellow, having tapped into the sunny hue to ring in her recent 67th birthday late last month.Dressed in a black-and-yellow frock, the star celebrated with loved ones — including longtime close friendOprah Winfrey, who decorateda three-tier yellow-gold cake for King.“Best. Cake. EVER!” Winfrey, 67, captioneda video f the process. She also thanked chef Thomas Raquel for the “incredible cake” in honor of King’s “yellow birthday,” and also thanked Lin, as well as her “beautiful team” for putting together a “delicious dinner today and every day this holiday season.““A YELLOW birthday! With one of the prettiest & tastiest cakes thanx to swipe left chef@thomasjraquel&@oprahwho set a yellow table to make it extra special & of course all my favorites,” the birthday gal captioned avideo and photosof the festivities.
Gayle King.Photo: Gayle King/Instagram
Gayle Kingis celebrating a big milestone atCBS Mornings.On Monday, the veteran television journalist marked 10 years as a presenter on the show — previouslyCBS This Morning— and wore the veryspecial dress she has donned every yearover the past decade for each anniversary.“I’ve aged a little bit, but I always wear this dress every anniversary,” King, 67, told her co-hosts of the colorblock white-and-yellow number.“And what’s funny, James, our wardrobe stylist, said, ‘I don’t mean to be disrespectful or insensitive, but are you sure you can still get in that dress?’ " she recalled. “I said, ‘I’m gonna try, James. I’m gonna try. I can’t breathe, but I’m in the dress.’ ““I’m just so excited that it’s my 10th anniversary, that I’m still here!” King said.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Later in the show, King’s co-hostTony Dokoupilasked her why she chose a dress in that particular shade for her first day on the show back in 2012.“Yellow is my favorite color — yellow is my happy place,” she replied. “I wanted to feel happy on that day. I was very nervous. And it wasn’t nervous about, ‘Oh God, I don’t know if I can do it’ — it was nervous because you just want to do a good job. … We just wanted this program to work.“Dokoupil, 41, and new addition to theCBS MorningsteamNate Burlesonthen went on to join King in taking viewers through some of her more memorable moments and interviews on the show.“After all this time, I still love this job,” King told her colleagues, before they brought out a cake to celebrate her milestone. “I think it’s an awesome, awesome job. It’s a privilege, and I don’t take it lightly. I love being here with you guys.“RELATED VIDEO: Gayle King on “Why I Have Hope"King definitely has an affinity for yellow, having tapped into the sunny hue to ring in her recent 67th birthday late last month.Dressed in a black-and-yellow frock, the star celebrated with loved ones — including longtime close friendOprah Winfrey, who decorateda three-tier yellow-gold cake for King.“Best. Cake. EVER!” Winfrey, 67, captioneda video f the process. She also thanked chef Thomas Raquel for the “incredible cake” in honor of King’s “yellow birthday,” and also thanked Lin, as well as her “beautiful team” for putting together a “delicious dinner today and every day this holiday season.““A YELLOW birthday! With one of the prettiest & tastiest cakes thanx to swipe left chef@thomasjraquel&@oprahwho set a yellow table to make it extra special & of course all my favorites,” the birthday gal captioned avideo and photosof the festivities.
Gayle Kingis celebrating a big milestone atCBS Mornings.
On Monday, the veteran television journalist marked 10 years as a presenter on the show — previouslyCBS This Morning— and wore the veryspecial dress she has donned every yearover the past decade for each anniversary.
“I’ve aged a little bit, but I always wear this dress every anniversary,” King, 67, told her co-hosts of the colorblock white-and-yellow number.
“And what’s funny, James, our wardrobe stylist, said, ‘I don’t mean to be disrespectful or insensitive, but are you sure you can still get in that dress?’ " she recalled. “I said, ‘I’m gonna try, James. I’m gonna try. I can’t breathe, but I’m in the dress.’ "
“I’m just so excited that it’s my 10th anniversary, that I’m still here!” King said.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.
Later in the show, King’s co-hostTony Dokoupilasked her why she chose a dress in that particular shade for her first day on the show back in 2012.
“Yellow is my favorite color — yellow is my happy place,” she replied. “I wanted to feel happy on that day. I was very nervous. And it wasn’t nervous about, ‘Oh God, I don’t know if I can do it’ — it was nervous because you just want to do a good job. … We just wanted this program to work.”
Dokoupil, 41, and new addition to theCBS MorningsteamNate Burlesonthen went on to join King in taking viewers through some of her more memorable moments and interviews on the show.
“After all this time, I still love this job,” King told her colleagues, before they brought out a cake to celebrate her milestone. “I think it’s an awesome, awesome job. It’s a privilege, and I don’t take it lightly. I love being here with you guys.”
RELATED VIDEO: Gayle King on “Why I Have Hope”
King definitely has an affinity for yellow, having tapped into the sunny hue to ring in her recent 67th birthday late last month.
Dressed in a black-and-yellow frock, the star celebrated with loved ones — including longtime close friendOprah Winfrey, who decorateda three-tier yellow-gold cake for King.
“Best. Cake. EVER!” Winfrey, 67, captioneda video f the process. She also thanked chef Thomas Raquel for the “incredible cake” in honor of King’s “yellow birthday,” and also thanked Lin, as well as her “beautiful team” for putting together a “delicious dinner today and every day this holiday season.”
“A YELLOW birthday! With one of the prettiest & tastiest cakes thanx to swipe left chef@thomasjraquel&@oprahwho set a yellow table to make it extra special & of course all my favorites,” the birthday gal captioned avideo and photosof the festivities.
source: people.com
