Hoda Kotb loves nothing more than being a mom and shares her two young daughters Haley and Hope with ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman.MORE: Al Roker defended by wife Deborah Roberts' remarks from co-starWhile the TV star is a familiar face many people wake up to in the mornings, when it comes to her personal life she's fairly private.However, Hoda got candid about her family, and made a heartfelt revelation about her ex and their decision to adopt.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb is left shocked live on airShe told Good Housekeeping magazine: "I don't think I would have adopted if it hadn't been for Joel.
Having a stable relationship in that moment was really important.MORE: Hoda Kotb gets candid with co-star after on-air reunionMORE: Hoda Kotb left frustrated live on air by missed opportunity with co-star"Once that fell into place, it didn't seem as scary to me.
I ask read about Sandra Bullock and the children she adopted. I'd always felt a weird connection to her, though I only knew her from the show."But she was my age, and I just thought, 'Wow, she's really cool.' I called her, and we talked.
Hoda Kotb revealed her ex fiancé Joel Schiffman helped encourage her decision to adopt"She said adopting was the most important thing she'd ever done.
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