The ‘Today’ host revealed that she would be leaving the show to dedicate more time to her family. Check out photos of her over the years here.
Hoda Kotb started as a local news anchor and reporter in Louisiana, then joining NBC News’ ‘Dateline NBC’ in 1998 as a correspondent. Hoda became the co-host of the fourth hour of TODAY with Kathie Lee Gifford in 2008, dubbed Hoda & Kathie Lee. When Kathie Lee left the show in 2019, Jenna Bush Hager took over. Hoda also became the co-anchor of the Today show’s first two hours with Savannah Guthrie in 2018, after Matt Lauer was fired for sexual harassment. Hoda has an Emmy for Today and has written four books. She’s the mother of two girls: Hayley Joy Kotb, whom she adopted in 2017, and Hope Catherine Kotb, whom she adopted in 2019. She was previously married to Burzis Kanga, but they divorced in 2009. She previously dated Joel Schiffman.
Now, in 2024, at 60 years old, Hoda announced she would be leaving the Today show. She shared during the show on Thursday, September 26, “A new decade of my life lies ahead, and now, my daughters and my mom need and deserve a bigger slice of my time pie.” She disclosed that she would be working through the beginning of 2025.
Keep scrolling to see photos of Hoda through the years.
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Hoda Kotb on ‘The Today Show’
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Hoda Kotb debuted a much darker hair color on ‘The Today Show’ in December 2021, after a mishap with keratin left her hair a bright orange hue.
While the hair is a darker color here, the style has mostly remained the same. Before admitting to considering a change, Hoda explained why her style has remained the same for so long. “I think it was because people were saying at home that when I was talking, you can’t see me because of hair in the front like that. So they said, ‘Can you switch it?’ So I tried to switch the part, and then I was off balance,” she said.
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Hoda Kotb With Her Daughter Haley Joy
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Hoda walks to the ‘Today’ show set with her adorable toddler daughter, Haley Joy Kotb. Hoda adopted Hayley in 2017 when she was an infant.
April 16, 2019, 8:38AM 3 of 22
Hoda Kotb at the 2019 Woman’s Day Red Dress Awards
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Hoda poses on the red carpet at the 16th annual Woman’s Day Red Dress Awards in NYC in February 2019. She stunned in a red shoulder-less dress.
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Hoda Kotb at the 2018 Emmys
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Hoda arrives on the carpet at the 2018 Emmys looking chic in a subtly floral gown. She looked beautiful as she smiled at the cameras.
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Hoda Kotb Wearing a White Mini Dress
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Hoda shows off her amazing legs in a white dress at the Citymeals on Wheels annual Power Lunch for Women in November 2018 in NYC.She rocked a pair of dark heels for the event.
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Hoda Kotb Rocking A Purple Top
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Hoda looks regal in purple at the 2019 Hudson River Park Friends Playground Committee Fourth Annual Luncheon in NYC. She completed the look with black pants.
April 16, 2019, 8:38AM 7 of 22
Hoda Kotb With ‘TODAY’ Co-Host Jenna Bush Hager
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Hoda gets close to her new ‘TODAY’ co-host Jenna Bush Hager, who took over after Kathie Lee Gifford’s April 2019 departure. The two ladies sip wine on the show.
February 26, 2019, 10:33AM 8 of 22
Hoda Kotbe With Savannah Guthrie on ‘TODAY’
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Hoda Kotb officially joined Savannah Guthrie as her co-anchor on ‘TODAY’s early morning hour after Matt Lauer was fired for sexual harassment. The two have been an excellent team.
January 2, 2018, 7:29AM 9 of 22
Hoda Kotb Wearing an Asymmetrical Black Gown
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Hoda looks divine in a one-shouldered gown at the 2017 L’Oreal Paris Women of Worth Celebration. She was absolutely radiant on her way to the party.
January 2, 2018, 7:33AM 10 of 22
Hoda Kotb Reporting in Cold Weather
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Hoda braves the cold to work during a 2016 ‘TODAY’ segment. She bundled up in a white jacket and gray scarf.
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Hoda Kotb Hosting the 2016 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
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Hoda and Matt Lauer host the 2016 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. She looked fab in a red and festive coat.
January 2, 2018, 7:33AM 12 of 22
Hoda Kotb Snapping a Selfie
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Hoda is caught taking a selfie at the Billboard Women in Music Awards. She smiled before the big award show.
January 2, 2018, 7:33AM 13 of 22
Hoda Kotb on ‘Today’
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Hoda Kotb cradles Thomas Rhett’s daughter, Willa Gray Akins, during his performance on ‘TODAY.’ She sported a white dress for the occasion.
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Hoda Kotb at a ‘TODAY’ Concert
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Hoda’s got spirit! The anchor is so excited during a concert on ‘TODAY’.
January 2, 2018, 7:33AM 15 of 22
Hoda Kotb With Hailee Steinfeld
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Hoda Kotb hangs with Hailee Steinfeld during the actress’s ‘TODAY’ performance. Both ladies looked like they were having a blast.
January 2, 2018, 7:33AM 16 of 22
Hoda Kotb With Ed Sheeran
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Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie chill with Ed Sheeran during his ‘Today’ performance. The two hosts smiled for a photo with the ‘Shape of You’ singer.
January 2, 2018, 7:33AM 17 of 22
Hoda Kotb at the Sheryl Lowe Jewelry Launch
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Hoda Kotb stuns in orange at the Sheryl Lowe Jewelry Launch at Bergdorf Goodman in NYC. She looked fab, accessorizing with some silver braclets.
January 2, 2018, 7:33AM 18 of 22
Hoda Kotb Stuns in an Orange Dress
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Hoda wears another beautiful orange dress while pumping up the ‘Today’ crowd during a 2017 concert. She was definitely excited for the music guest.
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Hoda Kotb’s Bake Shelton Costume
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Hoda dresses up as Blake Shelton for Halloween 2017. She looked just like the country star.
January 2, 2018, 7:33AM 20 of 22
Hoda Kotb Rocking a Flared White Top
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Hoda attends the Basser Center for BRCA Inaugural Benefit Dinner wearing a bell-sleeved top and skinny jeans. She smiled wide on the red carpet.
January 2, 2018, 7:33AM 21 of 22
Hoda Ktob in Winter Clothes
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Hoda Kotb braves the cold in a striped scarf and long creme coat to host another ‘TODAY’ concert. She was bundled up, but wasn’t letting that stop her.
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Hoda Kotb At The “Prelude to the Olympics” In July 2024
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Hoda Kotb attended the “Prelude to the Olympics” event in July 2024 in Paris, France, wearing a chic all-black off-the-shoulder jumpsuit adorned with a silver belt and matching silver jewelry.
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