Gayle King has made another boss move. The talented journalist knows her worth and just doubled her annual salary by negotiating an $11 million deal with CBS news, reported Page Six. King is host of CBS This Morning and was making $5 million annually before negotiating her new contract.
Though King has always been known to be sharp, 2019 has shown just how much of an asset she is to the network. The poise she exhibited during her infamous interview with R. Kelly and her inclusion on the TIME 100’s Most Influential People list underscore her brilliance.
Her iconic BFF Oprah Winfrey said she told King to go for broke during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
Winfrey said she told King, “Get what you want. Get exactly what you want because now’s the time. And if you don’t get what you want, then make the next right move.” She said she even followed up with King’s lawyer to make sure he was fighting for her at the highest level.
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However, Winfrey was clear that King would have negotiated well in spite of her advice, but it was important she encouraged her not to settle.
King was considering leaving CBS before making the multi-million dollar deal. Though her presence on the morning show has been solidified, King’s co-host Norah O’Donnell has been moved to anchor of “CBS Evening News.”
The network has also reported other changes, which King expressed her excitement about. Some believe it is a result of CBS now having a woman, Susan Zirinsky, at the helm.
Users on Twitter were here for it. Celebrities and viewers alike lauded the network’s moves.
