Barbara Walters had an affair with U.S. Sen. Edward Brooke in the 1970s, the veteran journalist reveals during an interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Barbara Walters reveals shock affair with U.S. Sen. Edward Brooke

Walters, 78, speaking out about her multi-year relationship, the View host called Brooke "exciting" and "brilliant" – and tells Winfrey, "I was certainly infatuated ... It was exciting times in Washington."

Walters never talked about her relationship for fear that it would damage her career.

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