Denzel Washington’s Birthday Twin: You Won’t Believe This Morning Show Host Shares His Date!

Denzel Washington and CBS’s own Gayle King share the same birthday. Both were born on December 28, 1954, making them contemporaries in Hollywood.

Over the years, there has been a mutual respect between the two, with King having interviewed the Academy Award-winning actor Washington multiple times. During an interview on CBS Mornings, they discussed his role in Fences, and King has also praised Washington’s portrayal in Broadway’s Othello as a “masterclass” in acting.

Recently, King has made headlines regarding the end of her contract with CBS, set to expire in May 2026. There are indications that her contract may not be renewed as the network aims to reduce costs, and King currently has the highest salary on her show.

In light of rumors about her position being potentially available, King expressed to TMZ that she remains content at the network and that the executives are pleased with her work. She declined to publicly discuss the details of her contract negotiations. It is expected that King will continue with CBS but will take on a new role focusing on special projects.

Before any official confirmation about her contract status, King appeared on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen in November. She discussed her future with the network with Cohen, expressing confusion over differing information she received internally compared to what she heard externally. She emphasized, “All will be revealed,” maintaining that she prefers not to negotiate her contract through the media, even declining to do so on Cohen’s show. She humorously inquired if Cohen needed an assistant, hinting at her potential availability post-CBS Mornings.