Gayle King Tells Her Side of the 'Oprah Lesbian Rumors'

Gayle King Dishes On Oprah Lesbian Rumors

Imagine being best friends with someone like Bill Gates -- but not being in the same tax bracket.

Chances are you'd be able to check out some pretty cool places, but you probably wouldn't be in the position of uttering the phrase, "I'll pick up the tab for that."

Oprah Winfrey's best friend Gayle King said the disparity between her and Oprah's net worth has "never been an issue" in their relationship.

The pair have taken some swanky vacations. She said that despite what people think, having a really rich friend isn't awkward as long as there's mutual respect.

King said she puts up only one barrier on the subject of money. If she finds herself in a financial bind, she doesn't tell Oprah because she doesn't want her friend to feel obliged to step in...