Hoda Kotb: Last News

Hoda Kotb is looking back on her daughter, Hope's, scary time in the hospital.On Monday's episode of , Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager kicked off National Nurses Week by reflecting on their experiences with nurses in the hospital, most notably Kotb's time in the ICU with Hope and her subsequent hospitalization.«I was just thinking about when Hope was in the hospital for one of those days and I was sitting — it was 3 a.m., and I was just sitting in this chair. I was just in this room in a chair by myself, thinking about, like, what's going on here,» Kotb, who is also mom to daughter, Haley, 6, recalled.She continued, «And this nurse walked in, put her hand on my back, didn't even say anything, just sat there for a minute.

“Today With Hoda & Jenna,” the news personality and her co-host, Hoda Kotb, began talking about Gwyneth Paltrow’s recent appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, during which she spoke about her love life.“Do you kiss and tell?” Kotb, 58, asked Hager during the broadcast.“I try not to. But I’ve been married to one person for a long time, so I don’t kiss and tell about that relationship,” the Texas native responded.Hager and her husband married in 2008 and share three children together.

Al Roker couldn't be more excited to be a grandpa, and it turns out he's gearing up to welcome an adorable granddaughter!Roker walked the carpet at the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame Awards' 31st Anniversary Gala in New York City on Wednesday — where he was joined by show co-host Hoda Kotb — and he spoke with ET about the upcoming addition to the family.«Courtney is expecting our first granddaughter,» Roker said, before quickly correcting himself, using the word «grandchild,» and revealing that she's due in June.When asked if it was a slip of the tongue, Roker said it wasn't really, because he «didn't want to know» the sex of the baby either, but his daughter accidentally revealed the news.«She [texted] me a sonogram picture and I said, 'That baby looks just like you,' and she said, 'Doesn't she?' And then you see the bubbles,» Roker said, recalling the fateful text chat. "[She goes] 'I'm so sorry!' and I went, 'You had one [job]!'"«I wanted to be surprised,» Roker added, laughing.The beloved TV newsman's oldest daughter, Courtney Roker Laga — whom he shares with ex-wife Alice Bell -- posted a sweet montage video of herself and her husband, Wesley Laga, on Instagram, showing off their baby's first sonogram and ultrasound back in March.Courtney spoke with  about her baby news, sharing, «We are extremely excited to welcome a new member into our family and start this next chapter in our lives.

never gonna give up.Jennifer Lopez’s mom revealed Wednesday that she always knew her daughter would find her way back to Ben Affleck, 50.While Lopez, 53, was interviewed by “Today” host Hoda Kotb, 58, Guadalupe Rodríguez sat off-camera with Savannah Guthrie for a private conversation they ended up sharing with the world. “When you talked about Ben, what did you tell me?” Guthrie, 51, prompted Rodríguez, 77, to repeat on-air.“I knew that you would always get back together,” Rodríguez claimed, “because I prayed for 20 years that you would.”“OK,” Lopez rolled her eyes, insinuating that this wasn’t the first time she’s heard that from her mother.“Let’s keep going,” Lopez said, urging Kotb to shift the conversation back to business.

Naomi Watts is laughing off the speculation that she’s engaged to longtime boyfriend Billy Crudup.

Jenna Bush Hager missed a very important phone call. On Wednesday's, the host opened up about the moment Katie Holmes reached out to her — and she didn't pick up.While talking about doing research for roles, Hoda Kotb asked Holmes if she remembers the time she reached out to a particular first daughter, ahead of playing one in her film, . «I believe I did,» the actress playfully responded when asked if she called Hager, who along with her sister, Barbara Bush, was the first daughter as their father, George W.

Hoda Kotb is getting candid about an «ouch» moment.During Wednesday's, the co-hosts discussed Ariana Grande's recent video in which the pop star addresses fans' comments about her looks, prompting Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager to reflect on moments where people's words left a mark on them.Hager spoke about a time in 7th grade where a boy broke up with her after he saw her in the swimming pool. For Hager, she admitted that it still hurts.Kotb shared that it wasn't one of the comments about her body that stuck with her, but a message about her choice to become a mother later in life.

Hoda Kotb reflected on her biggest takeaways after 25 years at NBC this week, sharing her favorite lessons with Today show co-host Jenna Bush Hager. «If you've ever been one of those people who's been put in a box, and I was because I only covered hard news … when the lighter fare came up, like this show, the bosses were very, early on, sort of against me getting it,» Kotb shared. «They were just like, 'Not her.

Hoda Kotb was absent from the show on Friday morning after recently returning from vacation with her family.Co-anchor Savannah Guthrie explained Kotb's absence at the top of Friday's show, saying, «Hoda's a bit under the weather. Good to have Craig [Melvin] along with us.»Kotb, 58, had recently returned to the NBC morning show this week after being out last week on vacation for her daughters' spring break.It's been a rough few months for the journalist, who shared that her initial absence from the show back in late February and early March came amid her youngest daughter, Hope's, stint in the ICU and subsequent hospitalization.«Little Hope had to go to the hospital and she was in the ICU for a few days and then in the hospital for another week and it was really scary,» the mother of two shared at the time, without revealing what health scare had placed her 3-year-old daughter in the hospital.

Hoda Kotb and Al Roker channeled their inner Disney characters as they filmed a segment.During the America's Snacking Habits segment of the show, the weatherman admitted that he liked to consume PayDay candy bars — without the wrapper.When he was initially presented with the treat, Roker wasn't too keen to eat it on air. «It's not that appealing,» he said of the candy bar.

Hoda Kotb is enjoying some time with her daughters following her 3-year-old daughter Hope's recent health scare. The 58-year-old co-anchor is taking the week off from the NBC morning show.On Tuesday morning, Kotb's co-anchor, Savannah Guthrie announced at the top of the show that «Hoda's on vacation,» with Craig Melvin filling in. Melvin filled in on Monday as well and again on Wednesday.

Savannah Guthrie is in competition with her co-star Jenna Bush Hager - and all for a very good reason!On Thursday, the duo opened up about helping to set up their friend and colleague Hoda Kotb - which can be watched in the video below - and they both want to be the ones to find her the dream man.During the segment, Jenna admitted it was becoming "a little bit of a competition" as she told Hoda "just so you know, I'm working on it".VIDEO: Savannah Guthrie and Jenna Bush Hager compete over Hoda KotbHoda admitted that Jenna - who has opened up about setting up her friends in the past - had a "great track record" when it came to playing matchmaker."Sure does, just ask her," Savannah sarcastically replied. The pair then came to the conclusion that they could do the work together, with Savannah telling Jenna "you find him, I'll screen him."MORE: Today welcomes temprary new star - and you won't believe who it isRELATED: Dylan Dreyer inundated with support following mistake live on-air - detailsHoda told her friends that she "trusted them implicitly" and was more than confident that if they found someone, he would be good.This isn't the first time they have discussed Hoda's dating life on Today either.

Hoda Kotb has faith in her co-hosts and friends,Jenna Bush Hager and Savannah Guthrie, when it comes to finding her a man. On Thursday's episode of, the trio were discussing a story where a mother set her daughter up for a date.The conversation quickly turned to the hosts as they asked each other if they would let their parents pre-screen dates before meeting them.

 show has become a staple for American families, who invite them into their homes each day.While many know the show's anchors as a family in their own right, delivering news, entertainment, and lifestyle content to viewers across the country, less is known about the on-air talent's off-set families, who love, support them and stand by their side through it all.With the exciting news that Al Roker is gearing up to be a grandpa following a year of highs and lows for the weatherman, ET is taking a closer look at the  show anchors and their family members.Roker has been a fixture on the show since 1996, serving as the weather anchor and co-hosting the third hour of the program. In 1984, Roker married Alex Bell.

Hoda Kotb recently experienced some turmoil in her family, after her daughter, Hope Catherine, three, was hospitalized, leading the host to be absent from the Today Show for over a week.Upon her return to the show on March 6th, and revealing the reason for her absence, she was promptly inundated with support from her co-stars, celebrities, and fans alike.That included a sweet gesture from none other than Jamie Lee Curtis, who though she has been busier than ever this award season with the success of Everything Everywhere All At Once – which earned her her first Oscar win – she took a moment to extend her support to Hoda. You can watch her discussing her daughter's health battle in the video below.WATCH: Hoda Kotb tears up as she discusses daughter Hope's health battleMORE: Hoda Kotb's change to look revealed on Today following daughter Hope's hospital scareDuring Tuesday's installment of the show, which featured an appearance from Jamie herself via video call, Hoda made sure to shout her out for her kindness."I was opening packages in my apartment last night, all the Amazon stuff that you get," she recalled, adding: "And Jamie Lee – I opened a package and inside I saw two teddy bears...

Jamie Lee Curtis' moment, but that doesn't mean the 64-year-old Oscar winner isn't thinking of others. Following her emotional win at Sunday's award show, Curtis was a guest on Tuesday's  show, where she was in tears watching a video of her acceptance speech for the first time.«I hadn't watched that,» she said, wiping away tears. co-host Hoda Kotb was also moved by a personal gesture she received from Curtis.

Jenna Bush Hager partied hard in New York City with some of her Today Show cohosts on Thursday evening, but one star was missing.The Today with Hoda and Jenna star was joined by her friends and colleagues Savannah Guthrie, Dylan Dreyer and Sheinelle Jones as they celebrated the fourth anniversary of her book club, Read with Jenna. However, there was no sign of her close friend Hoda Kotb, presumably as she still prioritizes time with her family after a health scare involving her daughter.See how the Today Show marked the occasion of Jenna's book club's fourth birthday while Hoda was away last week in the video below.WATCH: Today celebrates Read with Jenna live on airReturning to the 41-year-old's celebration on Thursday evening, she and her friends were joined by numerous other authors, stars and friends at the party.

Jenna Bush Hager couldn't help but get emotional when discussing her friend and co-anchor, Hoda Kotb's return to .ET spoke with Hager at her book club party to commemorate the four-year anniversary of her  book club series, , where she shared how much Kotb's absence was felt on the show.«Hoda, makes my life full,» Hager gushed. «And it's so interesting, but you don't really know until somebody's kind of gone, unexpectedly, how much you depend on them.»«I mean, I knew I adored her, but I wrote her when she came back and I said, 'I don't even know if you know, how much you impact my life,'» she added, before getting emotional. Kotb has been on quite the emotional journey herself the last few weeks as her 3-year-old daughter, Hope, was hospitalized after spending several days in the ICU.With Hager having three children herself, the TV personality said it puts things in perspective.«I think she said it best.

Today stars Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager, who bring a consistent warm energy to their on-screen presenting antics.The TV presenters discuss the strong female role models in their own lives as well as how they are raising their daughters to be independent women in their own right. In an exclusive interview, the co-stars also opened up about their incredible bond.When asked about how their friendship helps drive the show, Jenna, 41, explained: "I think without it, we probably wouldn't be able to do the show the way that we do. It’s not only that we have so much fun doing the show, but we're really good pals and we're in the same stage of life.WATCH: See the moment Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager enjoyed an emotional comeback"The other day, we had a three hour drive from Montreal to Quebec City, and we talked the whole time.

Truly grateful. Hoda Kotb thanked her fans for their messages of support after her daughter Hope’s recent health scare.

Hoda Kotb is feeling gratitude following her 3-year-old daughter, Hope's, hospitalization. On Tuesday, the show co-anchor took to Instagram to post a message of thanks to her followers and fans.«Thank you …for all of your beautiful words and prayers,» Kotb wrote next to a picture that had the words «Thank You» written three times.«I have read them all. You have no idea how much it means to me and my family.