Hoda Kotb

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Host • Personality • Journalist

Birth Date: August 9, 1964

Age: 59 years old

Birth Place: Norman, Oklahoma

Praised by television audiences for her dynamic and affable on-air persona, celebrated news anchor Hoda Kotb was a triple threat - poised, self-assured and doggedly persistent in her daring investigative journalism skills. Best known as co-host of the fourth hour of "Today" (NBC, 2007- ) before being promoted to co-anchor, Kotb - along with wacky sidekick Kathie Lee Gifford - brought crackling wit and self-effacing humor to the daytime talk show, turning the later time slot into a boozy, mid-morning cocktail party where everyone from reality TV players to movie stars visited to chat and drink a few glasses of wine, all the while dishing about their latest endeavors. But it was Kotb's natural ability to lay bare her vulnerable side that struck a serious chord in her fans and proved she was a bastion of great strength, most notably when she allowed "Today" show cameras to chronicle her breast cancer ordeal in 2007. Kotb's spirited contributions to broadcast journalism on programs like "Dateline NBC" (1992- ) garnered a string of prestigious accolades throughout her career, including an Edward R. Murrow Award, a Peabody Award and several Emmys, proving the beloved broadcaster and TV host was as versatile as she was talented. In January 2018, her years of hard work and reporting integrity were rewarded when she was promoted to the role of co-host of "Today," taking over Matt Lauer's slot and sitting alongside Savannah Guthrie. This signaled the start of a new era for the long-running morning show, as well as making "Today" the only national morning news program to be hosted by an all-female team.

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A Toast to 2022!

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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NBC News Special: The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

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Inspiring America: The 2022 Inspiration List

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Today Exclusive: One-on-One With Prince Harry

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NBC News Exclusive: Matt Hutchins, Husband of 'Rust' Shooting Victim

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TODAY Exclusive: Matt Hutchins, Husband of "Rust" Shooting Victim

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2021: It's Toast!

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89th Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center

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The Hoda Show

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Making Space With Hoda Kotb

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Coronavirus and the Classroom Town Hall

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America Remembers: 20 Years Later

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America Remembers: 20 Years Later

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Today Special Edition: America Remembers -- 20 Years Later

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Quoted by... With Hoda Kotb

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Today in 30

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Inspiring America: The 2021 Inspiration List

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Remembering Prince Philip

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The Rose Parade's New Year's Celebration

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New Year's Eve: Escape From 2020

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Radio City Christmas Spectacular

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The 94th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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The Drew Barrymore ShowStream

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Today All Day

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The Not-Too-Late Show with ElmoStream

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The At-Home Variety ShowStream

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NBC News Special Report: Coronavirus Pandemic

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Pop of the Morning

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A Toast to 2019!

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87th Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center

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Christmas in Rockefeller Center

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The 93rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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The Kelly Clarkson ShowStream

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Access Daily

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Today With Hoda & Jenna

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A Toast to 2018!

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86th Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center

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The 92nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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NBC News Specials

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Today 3rd Hour

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Today 3rd Hour

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Inside the Royal Wedding: Harry and Meghan

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The 129th Tournament of Roses Parade

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Ellen's Game of Games

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Access

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Access Live

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Christmas in Rockefeller Center

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Megyn Kelly Today

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Mickey and the Roadster RacersStream

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The 128th Tournament of Roses Parade

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A Toast to 2016!

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Christmas in Rockefeller Center

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Rio Olympics

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Rio Olympics

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Dateline

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Dateline Extra

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The 127th Tournament of Roses Parade

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A Toast to 2015!

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Donny!Stream

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Valerie's Home CookingStream

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Red Nose Day

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The 126th Tournament of Roses Parade

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A Toast to 2014!

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The Secret Lives of Pets With Hoda Kotb

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The Meredith Vieira Show

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Late Night With Seth MeyersStream

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonStream

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A Toast to 2013!

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Bethenny

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Hollywood Game Night

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Home & Family

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Anderson Live

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Anderson Live

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Steve Harvey

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Anderson

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Go Red for Women Presents Speak Up to Save Lives

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Access Hollywood Live

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Access Hollywood Live

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The Dr. Oz Show

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Go Red for Women Presents: Choose to Live!

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Watch What Happens Live With Andy CohenStream

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Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

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Go Red for Women Presents: Untold Stories of the Heart

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The Wendy Williams Show

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Baby Borrowers

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Lipstick JungleStream

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The Celebrity Apprentice

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Today With Kathie Lee & Hoda

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30 RockStream

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Your Total Health

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The Ellen DeGeneres Show

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Law & Order: Special Victims UnitStream

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Access Hollywood

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Extra

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Late Show With David Letterman

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The Tonight Show With Jay Leno

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Dateline NBCStream

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Entertainment Tonight

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News about
Hoda Kotb

Emma Heming Willis on Today Show September 25, 2023

Bruce Willis’ Wife Gives Heartbreaking Update on His Dementia Battle

Michael Strahan, Robin Roberts, and George Stephanopolous hosting 'Good Morning America' on ABC

Who Are TV’s Best Morning Show Co-Anchors? (POLL)

Al Roker on Today show

Al Roker Returns to ‘Today’ Show Following Knee Surgery

Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb

Hoda Kotb Returns to ‘Today,’ Explains Absence Due to Daughter’s Hospitalization

Hoda Kotb on Today Show

Hoda Kotb’s Lengthy ‘Today’ Show Absence Is Explained

Savannah Guthrie on the Today show

Savannah Guthrie Tests Positive for COVID During ‘Today’ Show Broadcast

Mika Brzezinski and Hoda Kotb speak at the Forbes 50 Over 50 Luncheon

Hoda Kotb’s Unexplained ‘Today’ Show Absence Sparks Viewer Concern

Al Roker receives surprise on Today show

Al Roker Will Return to ‘Today’ Following Health Issues — Find Out When

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‘Today’ Team Surprises Al Roker With Christmas Carols Outside His Home (VIDEO)

Jay Leno on Today show

Jay Leno Tells Hoda Kotb About Horrific Burn Accident: ‘My Face Caught On Fire’ (VIDEO)

Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Craig Melvin on 'Today' holding up Al Roker faces

‘Today’ Honors Al Roker in ‘Love Actually’ Inspired Holiday Card (VIDEO)

Bluey balloon during the 2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Al Roker Misses Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade for First Time in 27 Years

Chad L. Coleman, Drew and Jonathan Scott

‘Girls5eva’ Adds Chad Coleman, Property Brothers & More Guest Stars for Season 2

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‘Today’ Anchor Hoda Kotb Tests Positive for COVID-19

Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb at the Emmy Awards

Savannah Guthrie & Hoda Kotb to Host ‘Today’ Highlights Show on Streaming Services

Dolly Parton - Christmas in Rockefeller
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‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center’ Headliners Include Dolly Parton, Kelly Clarkson & More

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Hoda Kotb Breaks Down During ‘Today’ Broadcast With Drew Brees (VIDEO)

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Jenna Bush Hager Gets Emotional During ‘Today’ Debut (VIDEO)

The 130th Tournament of Roses Parade - Season 130

Welcome the New Year With the 130th Tournament of Roses Parade

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‘Today’s Hoda Kotb & Savannah Guthrie Reveal Their Holiday Hit Lists (VIDEO)

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‘Today’ Co-Anchors Savannah Guthrie & Hoda Kotb on Their Friendship, Motherhood & Tough News

TODAY -- Pictured: Craig Melvin, Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker on Thursday, October 25, 2018 -- (Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBC)

What Is Going to Happen to Megyn Kelly’s ‘Today’ Third Hour?

Today - Season 67

A Year in Review: The Biggest Moments in TV

Inside the Royal Wedding: Harry and Meghan - Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb
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Why the ‘Today’ Royal Wedding Broadcast Is the One for Giddy Superfans

Inside the Royal Wedding: Harry and Meghan - Season 2018

All of the TV Specials Celebrating the Wedding of Prince Harry & Meghan Markle

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Hoda & Savannah Take Us Behind the Scenes at the 2018 Winter Olympics

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The Fallout Continues: How TV Networks Are Dealing With Sexual Harassment and Assault Allegations

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Watch the Ball Drop on New Year’s Eve With Pitbull, Carson Daly and Ryan Seacrest

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Best Job Ever or Potential Disaster? ‘Today’ Team Heads to Rio for the Summer Olympics