Renowned CBS Mornings co-anchor Gayle King was married to William Bumpus from 1982 until 1993 welcoming two kids while together.
Their son, William Bumpus Jr. has been making strides in communities of color and now many want to know more about him.
William Bumpus Jr. was born on April 28, 1987, in Greenwich, Connecticut. He received his bachelor’s degree from Duke University before obtaining his master’s degree from Stanford University.
Following his degree, William founded reWerk which aims to create more equitable opportunities for students and communities of color. As a founder, William oversees the company’s business operations and helps reach partners and companies to donate to reWerk.
In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, he is also a partner at Concrete Rose Capital which emphasizes the necessity to close the racial wealth gap.
On February 26, 2024, Gayle King shared on Instagram that her son, William Bumpus Jr. got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Elise Smith.
The proposal was orchestrated with the help of Oprah Winfrey, and the behind-the-scenes shots of the heartfelt moment were shared by Gayle.
Elise Smith, who received her master’s degree from Stanford University, has worked for IMB Watson and as the head of the Diverse Leaders Team for NewsSchools Venture Fund.
Since November 2018, Elise has been the co-founder and CEO of Praxis Labs, focusing on diversifying businesses and creating impactful learning experiences.
Gayle King expressed her joy about her “favorite son” getting engaged, celebrating another wedding in the family after her daughter’s in December 2020.
The engagement of William Bumpus Jr. and Elise Smith marks a significant moment in their lives, surrounded by love and support from their families and friends.
