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Jenna Bush Hager is a successful career woman with a beautiful family too - but she doesn't do it all without help. The Today show TV personality dedicated a social media post to someone very special on Thursday who she thanked wholeheartedly for their support. MORE: Jenna Bush Hager looks stunning in loved-up beach photo with husband Henry HagerAlongside a photo of Jenna hugging a woman, she wrote: "This SUNSHINE has been the world’s best partner for the last three years and three months (who is counting!?).WATCH: Jenna Bush Hager's rise to fame "Her optimism, brilliance and humor has helped @readwithjenna grow tremendously.

Hoda Kotb has opened up about heartbreak in a passionate speech on the Fourth Hour of Today this week.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager is unimpressed as she's presented with an epic family throwback photoThe mother-of-two separated from her fiance Joel Sciffman at the beginning of the year, so the subject was no doubt close to her heart.The TV star was talking about the subject in the wake of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's surprise wedding, and was applauding J-Lo's approach when it came to falling back in love after heartbreak.VIDEO: Hoda Kotb's family life - all we knowShe said: "Some women, when they get their heart broken, curl up and say, 'That's it. The best part of my life has now passed.' Or 'My heart's broken, and I won't let that happen to me again.'MORE: Hoda Kotb pays tribute to rarely-seen colleague during family day outMORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager's reunion delights fans after time apart"They get that suit of armor and that's how they barrel through life." The Today star continued: "[Jennifer] does the opposite.

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager not only share a close bond with each other, but also the rest of their Today team, with them all frequently engaging each other's skills and talents.MORE: Hoda Kotb discusses co-star Jenna Bush Hager and husband Henry's relationshipNowhere was this emphasized more than in a recent moment when the two opened up about relying on the expertise of one of their co-stars, namely Al Roker.VIDEO: Watch Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, and Al Roker like you've never seen them beforeThe two kicked off their conversation talking about the summer weather, specifically how people complain whether it's hot or cold.As they launched into a series of common exclamations during summertime, including: "It's running my hair," and: "Oh my god," Hoda added: "When's it going to break, Al?"MORE: Jenna Bush Hager shares impossibly sweet confession about her marriageThis response left Jenna chuckling as it brought up an all too familiar dynamic, explaining how they constantly rely on the beloved weatherman to provide them with an update on the skies.A post shared by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@hodaandjenna)Hoda and Jenna talked about their reliance on Al for the weather"And, poor Al Roker, all I ever do is ask him about the weather," she said, with Hoda adding that if they'd ever take a trip, even if it's a short one, he'd be the one they'd go to.She even quipped that Al would sometimes get so annoyed he'd retort with: "I don't know, why don't you go to weather.com?"MORE: Al Roker returns to Today studios as he nearly concludes inspirational walking challengeMORE: Jenna Bush Hager reveals unexpected fact about what Al Roker is like off-airJenna shared that even her husband Henry Hager gets involved, relating that he

Jennifer Lopez surprised her fans on Sunday after announcing her secret wedding to Ben Affleck.MORE: Jennifer Garner shares daring new video following ex-husband Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's weddingThe happy couple tied the knot in an intimate Las Vegas wedding, which became the talking point across entertainment news outlets the following day.Today star Hoda Kotb - who is good friends with the singer - opened up about their relationship as they spoke about the wedding on the NBC daytime show.VIDEO: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck marry in Las VegasThe news anchor explained: "I feel like some women, when they get their heart broken, curl up and say, 'That's it, the best part of my life is now past, and my heart's broken and I won't let that happen to me again.'MORE: Jennifer Lopez's two wedding dresses were totally different from exesRELATED: Alex Rodriguez breaks silence amidst ex Jennifer Lopez's wedding news"She [J-Lo] does the opposite. There's always been, since the first time I interviewed her, a vulnerability that says, 'I'm open.' People may say what they're going to say - you get one, beautiful life to live."A post shared by TODAY (@todayshow)Today's Hoda Kotb gave an incredible insight into Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's relationshipJennifer and Ben first met on the set of Gigli in 2002, when, at the time, the Let's Get Loud singer was married to second husband Cris Judd.MORE: Jennifer Lopez opens up about intimate Las Vegas wedding to Ben AffleckMORE: Jennifer Garner's daughter Violet is pictured enjoying day out with dad Ben AffleckThe same year, J-Lo divorced Cris and by November 2002 her and Ben were engaged.

Hoda Kotb had a lovely weekend celebrating her good friend and Today colleague on Saturday - and has since shared a picture from the day on social media.MORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager's reunion delights fans after time apartThe NBC star took to Instagram on Saturday to post a lovely photo featuring her and her colleague Katie Ryan, who is the producer on Today.The pair were joined by their families, including Hoda's rarely-seen daughters Haley and Hope, as they marked the occasion at an outdoor party.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb's family lifeThe group were all smiles in the sweet photo, which saw Haley and Hope twin in matching pink T-shirts as they stood in front of a table laden with cake and party hats.MORE: Savannah Guthrie receives heartfelt message from good friend Jenna Bush HagerMORE: Jenna Bush Hager is unimpressed as she's presented with an epic family throwback photoIn the caption, Hoda wrote: "Happy early bday @katieryan18," alongside a series of love heart emojis.Fans were quick to comment on the post, with one writing: "This photo is just filled with love," while another wrote: "Couldn't love this more." A third added: "Beautiful picture!"A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb)Hoda Kotb shared a lovely photo with her daughters and Today colleague Katie RyanHoda shares her daughters with ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman, who she separated from at the beginning of the year.MORE: Dylan Dreyer as you've never seen her before in new photo with husband Brian FicheraMORE: Hoda Kotb hosts Today alone for heartbreaking reasonShe has been supported by her friends and co-stars after announcing the news live on the Fourth Hour of Today.The mother-of-two recently gave an incredibly rare insight into her personal life at home

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager often talk about their own personal experiences on Today with Hoda and Jenna, although a recent revelatory one ended with one of them feeling slightly awkward.MORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager's reunion delights Today fans after time apartThe two started off the latest installment of their show talking about Harry Styles' Late Night Talking and how much they enjoyed the idea of it themselves.VIDEO: Jenna Bush Hager 'hustled' to get to Hoda Kotb after emotional Today episode"You know when you first meet someone and you have a great late night talk, into the night," Hoda opined, and Jenna couldn't help but agree.She even opened up about her experiences from dating back in college, recalling one particular boyfriend who would read Stephen King books to her over the phone, which both found odd.MORE: Today's Hoda Kotb facing bittersweet birthday - here's why"We didn't date for that much longer," Jenna joked, although Hoda continued: "There is something kind of magical and all the best connecting and bonding happen like that."Jenna further gushed about doing so recently with her girlfriends, calling it a "release" with Hoda saying it was "like exhaling."A post shared by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@hodaandjenna)Hoda flustered Jenna by talking about her "pure" relationshipJenna then mentioned her husband, Henry Hager, saying that the same would often apply to their marriage, adding: "Even Henry and I."When we have a good late night talk, we think 'we still got it'," she said with a giggle.

Hoda Kotb is back to work, she's dreaming of her vacation gone by - and it looks amazing. The star took to Instagram and posted a snapshot of her view from her getaway and delivered a hopeful message at the same time. MORE: Hoda Kotb reveals difficulties of family vacation during break from Today Hoda's photo showed a beautiful, orange sun setting over the water and she captioned the image: "Here's to a peaceful night," before adding a red, heart emoji. WATCH: Hoda Kotb's family life - all we knowHer fans commented: "Hoda you are the kindest human being!! You deserve every bit of peace, beauty and happiness that comes your way," and another added: "The best place ever."Hoda was on vacation last week and over The Fourth of July weekend too.

Hoda Kotb was able to enjoy a relaxing few days off with her family, as she took the previous week off and spent the Fourth of July weekend relaxing.MORE: Savannah Guthrie has nothing but praise for Today co-star Hoda KotbHowever, what was intended to be a fun family vacation ended up including some unwanted stress, which she explained upon her return to Today.VIDEO: Hoda Kotb's Family LifeSpeaking to Justin Sylvester, who filled in for Jenna Bush Hager on the latest installment of Today with Hoda and Jenna, they talked about going on spontaneous trips and surviving without itineraries.Hoda then challenged: "I wanna show you my vacation, and next time I'll invite you," then sharing a selfie of herself with her daughters Hope and Haley aboard their flight.MORE: Hoda Kotb celebrates kindness with tear-inducing videos ahead of return to Today"We got on the plane, me and my girls," she started. "We were going to go to Orlando, but there was weather trouble, so we had to sit on the tarmac in Tampa for three hours."And then we got there and wound up in Orlando around 7-8 at night, we left at 11 [in the morning]," Hoda continued, with Justin feeling bad for her.

Savannah Guthrie is currently enjoying a much-deserved vacation with her family, and while she's having the time of her life, her co-stars are missing her!MORE: Jenna Bush Hager is unimpressed as she's presented with an epic family throwback photoAfter the Today star shared photos from her holiday on Instagram, including some sweet snapshots of her young children Vale and Charles, Jenna Bush Hager was one of the first to respond. "Cutest.

Today pulled out all the stops, including surprising Jenna Bush Hager with a rather memorable family photo.MORE: Dylan Dreyer as you've never seen her before in new photo with husband Brian FicheraIn a clip from an episode that was shared on Instagram, Hoda Kotb had the funniest reaction as Jenna was shown a picture of herself with dad George W. Bush, mom Laura Bush and twin sister Barbara, all dressed up for Fourth of July.Jenna and Barbara were wearing matching United States flag T-shirts, and the TV star sported heavy bangs and an Alice band.VIDEO: Jenna Bush Hager's rise to fame - from teacher to TV star"Look at your outfit!" Hoda exclaimed, as Jenna replied: "I know, please stop! It's just so mean."MORE: Dylan Dreyer's latest family update has fans all offering the same adviceMORE: Hoda Kotb enjoys day by the beach on Fourth of July"Why? It's not mean, it's cute.

Hoda Kotb had reason to celebrate at the start of the week as she enjoyed a day off work to spend with her loved ones.MORE: What Savannah Guthrie really thinks of co-star Hoda KotbLike her colleague Savannah Guthrie, Hoda was absent from Today on Monday, with the pair being subbed by co-stars Sheinelle Jones and Craig Melvin.Hoda had great fun by the coast with her young daughters Haley and Hope, and shared a sweet picture of them with their friends during the day.VIDEO: A look at Hoda Kotb's family life The talented star's fans were thrilled to see her looking so happy, and many took to commenting.

Savannah Guthrie has worked on Today for a decade and when former co-star Matt Lauer was axed from the program, Hoda Kotb took over.MORE: Hoda Kotb's absence from Today explained - all we knowThis resulted in a strong female partnership, and the pair have been working together now for five years.Savannah recently opened up about what it's like to work with Hoda, and she had nothing but praise for the mother-of-two.VIDEO: A look at Today's Hoda Kotb's family lifeThe journalist opened up about her work colleague during a celebration for the show at The Paley Center last month.MORE: Hoda Kotb's family photo featuring her late father is incredibly touchingMORE: Hoda Kotb's Today co-stars reveal she will take the rest of the week offDiscussing the moment Hoda replaced Matt, she said: "All I know was in that moment, it felt like I could drown if Hoda hadn't reached down and grabbed my hand."She added: "I will always say she saved the show full stop. And holding hands with her and being like, 'We're going to do this together,' meant everything to me.

Hoda Kotb is off Today for the week and is no doubt enjoying time with her loved-ones away from the spotlight.MORE: Hoda Kotb's Today co-stars reveal she will take the rest of the week offThe TV star has been fairly quiet on social media of late, but took time to reflect on two important men recently as she marked Father's Day.As well as paying tribute to her ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman, with whom she shares two daughters, Hoda also shared a touching photograph of her mom Sammie and late dad A.K.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb's family life revealedThe pair had their arms around each other in the black-and-white snapshot, and Hoda simply captioned it: "Happy father's day dad," alongside a love heart emoji.MORE: Hoda Kotb's absence from Today explained - all we knowMORE: Hoda Kotb left frustrated over missed opportunity with co-star live on airFans were quick to comment on the emotional message, with one writing: "Happy father's day in memory of your lovely dad," while another wrote: "Everlasting love and memories. Best father's day to remember forever." A third simply added a row of love heart emojis.A.J.

Hoda Kotb was noticeably absent from Today at the start of the week, and was subbed by Tom Llamas and Craig Melvin on Monday's show.MORE: Hoda Kotb's absence from Today explained - all we knowAnd on Tuesday, the duo were back to keep her seat warm yet again, as they sat alongside Savannah Guthrie.At the start of the show, the hosts confirmed that Hoda would not be returning to the program for the rest of the week, no doubt enjoying a well-deserved break with her young family.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb's family life revealed Hoda has been working on Today since 2007, where she worked alongside Kathie Lee Gifford on the Fourth Hour.MORE: Hoda Kotb left frustrated over missed opportunity with co-star live on airMORE: Inside Hoda Kotb's stylish NY home where she will co-parent her daughtersThe duo gained a mass fan base during their time working together, and in 2018, Hoda became a main co-anchor on the main show alongside Savannah, following Matt Lauer's termination.As well as working on Today, Hoda has her own successful podcast, Making Space with Hoda Kotb, where she has interviewed many well-known faces, including Kim Kardashian, as well as her own co-host Jenna Bush Hager.

Hoda Kotb is a much-loved member of the Today family and is a familiar face to many around the United States every weekday morning.MORE: Hoda Kotb left frustrated over missed opportunity with co-star live on airHowever, on Monday's show the mother-of-two was absent, and instead Savannah Guthrie hosted alongside another familiar face - Tom Llamas, alongside Today's Craig Melvin.At the start of the show, Savannah addressed Hoda's absence, telling viewers that she was "off", although no further explanation was given.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb's family life Later on during the fourth hour, Hoda was replaced by Justin Sylvester, who hosted alongside Jenna Bush Hager.MORE: Inside Hoda Kotb's stylish NY home where she will co-parent her daughtersMORE: Hoda Kotb comes to the rescue of her co-star during family trip to the beachJustin - who regularly appears on the NBC show and has filled in for the hosts before - also shared a behind-the-scenes photo of himself and Jenna on Instagram while in the studio, and another of him in the makeup room ahead of going live on air.Hoda was no doubt enjoying some family time with her daughters, Haley and Hope, who she shares with ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman. Tom Llamas and Craig Melvin joined Savannah Guthrie in Hoda Kotb's place on Monday's TodayDespite their split at the beginning of the year, the pair have remained on good terms and are determined to co-parent their daughters in a happy and loving environment.MORE: Hoda Kotb breaks devastating news live on Today concerning much-loved member of showMORE: Hoda Kotb left baffled by her co-star live on airThis was proved to the public last weekend when Hoda paid a touching tribute to Joel on Father's Day.

Kim Kardashian has insisted that the Marilyn Monroe dress she wore to the Met Gala is still intact. The Kardashians star rocked up to the charity fashion event’s red carpet last month wearing the iconic dress Monroe wore while singing Happy Birthday to President John F Kennedy in 1962. However, reports have since claimed that the dress was returned to Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! showing signs of disrepair. Photos have emerged on social media sites like TikTok appearing to show some of the rhinestones missing and ripped material. Addressing the furore during an interview with the star, Today show host Hoda Kotb said: ‘We keep seeing stuff like, “The dress is ruined” … All of that is not true?’ Kim, 41, then replied: ‘No. Ripley’s [and I] worked together so well; there were handlers in gloves that put it on me. ‘It was such a process…I showed up to the red carpet in a robe and slippers, and I put the dress on on the bottom of the carpet, went up the stairs … I probably had it on for three minutes, four minutes.’ Kim added: ‘I respect [Monroe], I understand how much this dress means to American history.

Hoda Kotb isn't letting her relationship status with Joel Schiffman get in the way of honoring him.MORE: Hoda Kotb called out by co-star over peculiar habit after on-air surpriseIn light of Father's Day, the star took to Instagram to share a sweet post dedicated to Joel, who she still shares daughters Hope Catherine and Haley Joy with.The Today star and the financier dated for nearly a decade. She announced the split in late January with an emotional statement on 3rd Hour with Hoda and Jenna.

Hoda Kotb is not afraid to admit about the influence he had when it came to naming her two daughters, Haley Joy and Hope Catherine.MORE: Today stars receive years-in-the-making surprise live on-airAlongside Jenna Bush Hager, the two Today hosts recently opened up about the inspirations and meanings behind their girls' names, both having two daughters.The mom-of-two hinted at how having waited so long to have children, and going through the adoption process with both, inspired her name choices.WATCH: Jenna  'hustled' to get to Hoda after emotional Today Show episodeMORE: Hoda Kotb gets candid about dating again following split from fiancé Joel SchiffmanWith Haley, she explained: "She seemed so one in a million," which made her think of Halley's Comet, one of the most iconic space phenomena in the world, which occurs once every 75 years.Her middle name was her sister's suggestion, an idea that came easily to her when Hoda would tell her what a "joy" her new baby was.For Hope, she admitted: "It was such a no-brainer, it was such an easy pick."A post shared by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@hodaandjenna)The hearfelt conversationReferencing being with Joel at the time, and their wish of having children, she explained: "That's what we'd been doing, was hoping, and then she came. That was just simple."MORE: Hoda Kotb returns to social media after absence - and her family photo is the sweetestMORE: Hoda Kotb is all smiles during night out supporting Jennifer LopezThe two co-hosts went on to discuss just how right their choices felt, with Jenna opening up about how she came up with the names Mila and Poppy.

Hoda Kotb has always been quite candid about a lot of details of her life, but her co-star Jenna Bush Hager called her out on one of her more peculiar habits.MORE: Hoda Kotb gets candid about dating again following split from fiancé Joel SchiffmanThe two were sitting down for the latest installment of Today with Hoda and Jenna with Hoda's college roommate Mary, who was part of a surprise that took place earlier in the day.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb overwhelmed by surprised by her daughtersAfter bantering for a bit about what the TV host was like in her early days, Jenna asked Mary whether she picked up her specific style of partying from that period as well."I'm wondering when this originated," she questioned. "Hoda now likes to go to a party, do a quick circle and then sneak out before anybody can even witness it.

it seems the beloved Today Show stars can't detect when a surprise is in the works and coming their way.MORE:Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, Hoda Kotb, Carson Daly and Craig Melvin all received epic surprises Tuesday morning, and as pictures are revealed of the special moments, not only is it evident they were definitely in shock, but also how emotional it made them.Each star had their own special little moment, as the NBC crew organized individual surprises for each member with someone from their highschool or college waiting outside to be reunited with their longtime friends.WATCH: Today's Jenna Bush Hager's rise to fameMORE: Savannah Guthrie jokes she doesn't recognize herself as she accomplishes surprising milestone"Our favorite people were surprised by their favorite people on the plaza this morning and tears may have been shed," Today captioned an Instagram post rounding up all of the incredible reactions.The pictures capture Hoda holding back tears as she hugs one of her past classmates, Savannah stepping back in pure shock before tightly squeezing her best friend, and Al, Carson, and Craig posing alongside their own special people.Savannah took to her personal Instagram to thank her team for planning the unexpected visit, admitting: "I didn't think @todayshow could surprise me anymore."A post shared by TODAY (@todayshow)The hosts' emotional reactionsShe revealed her surprise was by her best friend, writing: "This reunion with my dearest dearest bestie Melissa from Tucson was the absolute BEST!!! And I cannot stop hugging her."MORE: Carson Daly undergoes 'groundbreaking' medical procedure following snowmobile accidentMORE: Savannah Guthrie fulfills her 'dream' on Today - but it's not what you thinkHer fellow Today

Hoda Kotb has got candid about her love life and her thoughts on dating again following her separation from fiancé Joel Schiffman at the start of the year.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares adorable family update in new photo from homeThe mother-of-two recently gave an incredibly rare insight into her personal life at home during a chat with Daily Mail.She told the publication: "We all make choices that are for us, and I feel strong and I feel good about my decision. I'm just kind of marching on with life."VIDEO: Hoda Kotb's family life - all you need to knowOn whether she was on the search for a new partner, she added: "No, I think especially when you have kids, you take a beat [after going through a breakup]."MORE: Hoda Kotb hosts Today alone for heartbreaking reasonMORE: Hoda Kotb shares fears about being an older mom: 'It's scary'"I'm focusing on them," she added.Hoda and Joel adopted daughters Haley and Hope, and the star said that they are "better off as friends" and co-parents to their children.