Fri Apr 25 13:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Oprah Weeps Tears of Pride After Gayle King’s Space Flight
**NEW YORK, NY** – Gayle King revealed to E! News at the TIME100 Gala that Oprah Winfrey was overcome with pride after King’s recent trip to space aboard a Blue Origin flight. While some speculated Winfrey’s tears were due to worry, King clarified that her best friend was moved by the accomplishment and the effort King put into the journey.
“She was so welled up,” King shared. “She was crying because she knew what it took for me to do that, and so when I came back she was saying, ‘I’m so proud of you. You did that and I’m so proud of you.’”
King, who admitted to initial apprehension—an expression that went viral as a meme—acknowledged Oprah’s unwavering support. “She always said I was gonna be OK,” King stated, adding with a smile, “And Oprah knows things.”
The all-female space expedition, which also included Katy Perry and Lauren Sánchez, was completed successfully. King’s experience, from initial nervousness to post-flight exhilaration, highlights the significant personal achievement celebrated by her and her longtime friend, Oprah Winfrey.
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