May 15th 2024.
Gayle King was aware that she would be featured in the 60th anniversary edition of Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit issue. However, she was completely taken aback when she found out that she had been chosen to be on the cover! The co-anchor of "CBS Mornings" was pleasantly surprised on Tuesday, May 14, during a live taping of the morning show when she learned that she was one of the cover stars for the special edition of the magazine. Along with Kate Upton and Hunter McGrady, who also graced the cover, King was joined by the two models on the show where they shared the exciting news with her.
"I'm on the cover?" King exclaimed in disbelief as Upton handed her a copy of the magazine. "I was told I would only be featured on the inside!" It was a genuine moment of surprise and excitement for King, who was clearly overwhelmed with emotion.
As she held the magazine in her hands, King needed a moment to process the gravity of the situation. Her co-anchor Nate Burleson reassured her, "This is real." And indeed it was. McGrady chimed in to remind King, who is 69 years old, about the inclusivity behind the concept of being "sexy."
"It goes to show - sexy has no age. Sexy has no size. Just look at how beautiful you look," McGrady said, pointing to the cover. "It's so inspiring for women of all ages. You did that, girl!"
King took a moment to thank the photographer who shot her swimsuit cover for guiding her through the process and helping her pose in ways that accentuated her natural beauty. "I never saw myself this way. I still don't see myself this way," King admitted. "But when I look at that, I can't deny it - I look damn good."
It's a significant moment for King, who is gracing the coveted Swimsuit Edition just ahead of her 70th birthday in December. Although she is not the oldest woman to cover the magazine, that title belongs to Martha Stewart, who made history last year as the oldest cover model at 81 years old.
In conclusion, this is a proud and memorable moment for King, who is also known for her talk show with Charles Barkley on CNN. However, their show recently came to an end, making this cover even more special for King.
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