#20: She Is Named Editor-at-Large of O, The Oprah Magazine in 1999
In 1999, Gayle King is named editor-at-large of O, The Oprah Magazine. The role places her in a senior editorial position within Oprah Winfrey’s rapidly expanding media empire.
The appointment significantly raises her national profile. While critics note her close personal connection to Oprah, the role gives King a powerful platform and marks a clear professional step upward in print journalism.