Gayle King, CBS

Gayle King grew up in a family that watched the CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite. Although she studied psychology in college, Gayle decided to pursue a career in journalism after graduation. Known by many people as Oprah Winfrey’s best friend, Gayle has built an impressive career in her own right. The CBS Mornings co-anchor has won many awards, including the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. Part of the Outstanding Journalists series, Gayle King, CBS tells the story of a woman who has never been afraid to be herself, regardless of anyone else’s perception of her.