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Gayle King got a huge birthday surprise from her best friend Oprah Winfrey on Saturday.

King, who turns 70 later this month, thought she was attending a holiday party for one of Winfrey’s companies but got the surprise at New York restaurant Ci Siamo, according to footage posted to her Instagram page .

The “CBS Mornings” host threw her purse on the bar and gasped as her family and friends shouted “Surprise!” upon their entry.

The party’s guest list included: Katy Perry, Stephen Colbert, Angela Bassett, Jeff Bezos, Brooke Shields, Andy Cohen and others.

In a heartfelt speech, Winfrey commemorated King’s birthday and another milestone they will soon share together.

“Next year will be the 50th anniversary of our friendship,” Winfrey said, according to an excerpt of her speech. “For the past 50 years, we have been united, standing by each other, supporting each other and looking forward to the best that could happen for each other.”

The media mogul went on to describe King as “the only person in my life who has always been overjoyed by everything that has happened to me” and said that “the world is a better place because Gayle brings joy to everyone.”

King was treated to a four-tiered birthday cake with sparklers and DJ Suss One served as the evening’s emcee.

“I can’t believe you did this; “I can’t believe you came for me,” King said during a speech to her guests. “I’m just overwhelmed by the people who took the time to come… I’m so grateful. Thanks alot. I really feel the love.”