Oprah gives kudos to her bestie Gayle King for steady focus during R. Kelly interview
Gayle King has received kudos across social media for her composure during an explosive R. Kelly interview where the singer appeared enraged as he defended himself against the latest allegations of sexual abuse.
—R. Kelly yells and cries through interview as Gayle King keeps her cool—
King’s bestie Oprah Winfrey, of course, couldn’t be prouder of King’s professionalism during the contentious interview and tweeted out a congratulatory message.
“Bravo @GayleKing for calm and steady focus during #RKelly interview. Outstanding job! Tell @CBSThisMorning we want to see the whole thing.”
Bravo @GayleKing for calm and and steady focus during #RKelly interview. Outstanding job!
Tell @CBSThisMorning we want to see the whole thing.— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) March 6, 2019
Conversely, Kelly appeared to be unhinged during King’s calmness, as he lost his cool, flew into a rage, stood up and pounded his chest King Kong style as he protested against claims that he was an alleged sexual predator preying on underage girls.
—R. Kelly arrested for not paying child support owed to ex-wife—
It was such a sight to see that film director Ava DuVernay had to point out just how on point King was in her questioning approach.
“There’s a lot going on in these R. Kelly clips. But one thing that jumps out is how direct, super clear and no frills these questions are by @GayleKing. She’s asking exactly what most of us would ask if we were in her seat. Crazy how refreshing it is. Speaks to how rare it is.”
There’s a lot going on in these R. Kelly clips. But one thing that jumps out is how direct, super clear and no frills these questions are by @GayleKing. She’s asking exactly what most of us would ask if we were in her seat. Crazy how refreshing it is. Speaks to how rare it is. https://t.co/Pt0ISn32sM
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) March 6, 2019
Many others also lauded King for her solid interview.
Gayle is poised, tough and she reads aloud the names of many of the women who have accused R. Kelly of abuse. This is Journalism at its best. Exposing alleged corruption and evil. Abuse… https://t.co/NHg8ywXrp5
— Norah O’Donnell?? (@NorahODonnell) March 6, 2019
To show how respectful he is to women, R. Kelly screams and rants at Gayle King. https://t.co/pyAGdTAjJU
— Lisa Bloom (@LisaBloom) March 6, 2019
This R. Kelly interview had a ton of triggering things in it…but can we just let him know he doesn’t have to check if cameras are on 5 times mid-interview? They don’t turn them off right before you get MORE hysterical, guy.
— Chris Redd (@Reddsaidit) March 6, 2019
Methinks R. Kelly doth protest too much.
Reminded me of Kavanaugh sniveling in that hearing.
Just sayin’.— Stephen King (@StephenKing) March 6, 2019
R- Kelly was watching the Bret Kavanaugh interview and was like “if I get loud they’ll think I’m innocent”
— Paul Elia (@paulelianiceguy) March 6, 2019
Michael Avenatti, the attorney who brought new videos to Cook County prosecutors that help to bring about new allegations against the singer that led to R. Kelly being charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, tweeted his assessment of the interview saying that the singer’s time is up.
“Key things we learned from the R. Kelly interview,” tweeted attorney Michael Avenatti, who represents two of Kelly’s alleged victims. “1. R Kelly is a much better singer than he is an actor; 2. He is desperate and distraught because he knows he has been caught. 3. He thinks sexual assault of young girls in the ‘way way past’ cannot be charged. 4. He is guilty.”
R. Kelly’s tears are out of fear and despair. Because he knows that after over two decades of sexually abusing underage girls, we blew this wide open and have him and his enablers dead to rights. #Justice
— Michael Avenatti (@MichaelAvenatti) March 6, 2019
Someday very soon, law students from across the country will learn what NOT to do by studying the decision to have R. Kelly sit (and stand) for an in-depth TV interview while facing multiple felony charges. Truly unbelievable.
— Michael Avenatti (@MichaelAvenatti) March 6, 2019
Key things we learned from the R. Kelly interview: 1. R Kelly is a much better singer than he is an actor; 2. He is desperate and distraught because he knows he has been caught. 3. He thinks sexual assault of young girls in the “way way past” cannot be charged. 4. He is guilty.
— Michael Avenatti (@MichaelAvenatti) March 6, 2019
Below please find a further statement from my clients Alice and Angelo Clary in response to the R. Kelly interview. pic.twitter.com/eg9R7dt0l1
— Michael Avenatti (@MichaelAvenatti) March 6, 2019
