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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.

Hoda Kotb is a doting mom and was faced with every parents' worst nightmare last week after her youngest daughter, Hope, three, was admitted to ICU.Luckily, the little girl is now on the mend and back home, and Hoda returned to the Today Show on Monday to open up about the ordeal.During the Fourth Hour with Jenna Bush Hager, Hoda told her friend and co-star about a subtle new change to her look and style in the video below.VIDEO: Hoda Kotb explains her new look following daughter Hope's hospitalization She explained that she was now wearing a necklace at all times that says 'God's got this,' that was given to her by a friend.During the segment, fans took to social media to pay tribute to Hoda and wish Hope a speedy recovery.MORE: What Hoda Kotb has said about baby number three plans as she shares cryptic message on 'miracles'MORE: Savannah Guthrie to make big change to personal life "Been there several times with a child with epilepsy and heart conditions. Nothing makes you feel so lost as having a child in ICU.

Hoda Kotb is back on Today after a two-week hiatus — and she’s ready to talk about why she was out…

Hoda Kotb has returned to the show. On Monday, Kotb and co-anchor Savannah Guthrie were both back on the NBC morning show after extended absences.Kotb, who was away due to a "family health matter," gave viewers some insight into her absence, saying, «My youngest, Hope, was in the ICU for a few days and in the hospital for more than a week. I'm so grateful she's home.

Today. After being absent from the NBC morning show since mid-February due to “a family health matter,” was back on the air on Monday. She revealed that her three-year old daughter, Hope, was briefly hospitalized but has since been discharged and is recovering at home. This content can also be viewed on the site it from.“My youngest, Hope, was in the ICU for a few days and in the hospital for a little more than a week,” Kotb told her cohost , who was also briefly absent from Today after testing positive for COVID last week.

Hoda Kotb continued to share the emotional journey she's been on over the past few weeks as her 3-year-old daughter, Hope, was hospitalized after spending several days in the ICU.After returning to the  show on Monday and revealing the reason for her extended absence, Kotb went more in-depth during her time on  alongside her co-anchor, Jenna Bush Hager.«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. «She's vibrant and brilliant. She's home.

Hoda Kotb has returned to her home at the show. On Monday Kotb and co-anchor Savannah Guthrie both returned to the NBC morning show after extended absences.Kotb, who had previously been away due to a "family health matter," gave viewers some insight into her absence from the news desk, saying, «My youngest, Hope, was in the ICU for a few days and in the hospital for more than a week. I'm so grateful she's home.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie both returned to their duties on NBC’s “Today” after dealing with personal challenges that kept both anchors off air for several days. Kotb, who had been off the program for abouttwo weeks, told viewers Monday that her youngest daughter had been in intensive care in the hospital for an undisclosed illness, but had recently returned home. Guthrie had to leave the program abruptly last week after discovering she had a new coronavirus infection. The two anchors addressed their absences early in the program, during the broadcast’s opening minutes. The departure of the show’s regular co-anchors came after “Today’ defeated ABC rival “Good Morning America” in the critical advertiser-favored demographic — people between 25 and 54 — for the first time in five weeks. “Today” and “GMA” are locked in an eternal battle for dominance among A.M. audiences ,but “Today,” which once dominated its rival in the advertiser demo, has been trying to parry against an incursion by “GMA” in the category.

Hoda Kotb made a brief appearance on Friday's episode of the show in a pre-taped interview with John Easterling and Chloe Lattanzi, the husband and daughter of the late Olivia Newton-John.The 58-year-old newswoman has been noticeably absent from live segments of the NBC morning show for more than a week. Kotb's co-anchors shared earlier this week that she is «OK,» but is dealing with «a family health matter,» and will be back on the show soon.During Friday's episode, Sheinelle Jones introduced Kotb's interview saying her co-anchor «recently» spoke to Newton-John's family.

Hoda Kotb's time away from the Today Show is seemingly coming to an end soon, according to her co-star Jenna Bush Hager.The former is going on almost two weeks of being off from the popular morning show, her last appearance was a pre-taped President's Day show on Monday, February 21st.After fans kept urging for an answer on her whereabouts, on Wednesday Craig Melvin revealed a "family health matter" was behind Hoda's absence, and now her 4th Hour co-star has given another, hopeful, update.WATCH: Hoda Kotb reveals daughter's reaction to becoming a big sisterMORE: All we know about Hoda Kotb's Today Show replacement, Tom LlamasAs Jenna walked on stage for March 2nd's installment of 4th Hour with Hoda and Jenna, she walked out next to Hoda's occasional replacement, Willie Geist, who typically hosts Sunday Today.As she made her way towards her usual spot on the news desk, she announced: "We have Willie, he is in for Hoda, who will be back very, very soon," she promised.MORE: Today Show star Hoda Kotb reveals true opinion on Prince HarryShe went on to praise her temporary co-host for adapting to his new role so seamlessly, telling him: "Can I just say, because you've been here for the last two weeks off and on, your range, going from Morning Joe, to here…" getting a prompt round of applause from the crew working behind the scenes.A post shared by TODAY (@todayshow)Hoda's co-star gave a long-awaited update on Wednesday"It's just really incredible," Jenna added, and Willie praised the show in return, telling her: "This show is a breath of fresh air, I love it here."DISCOVER: T.J.

Hoda Kotb's absence from the show has been explained. The 58-year-old co-anchor of the NBC morning show hasn't appeared on the show in more than a week and on Wednesday, her absence was addressed.Craig Melvin and Sheinelle Jones sat on 's anchor desk at the top of the show, sharing that both Kotb and Savannah Guthrie were out and noting, «They will be back soon.» Later into the broadcast, Melvin shared, «Savannah is at home, after a positive COVID test yesterday. We are wishing our friend a speedy recovery. And as for Hoda, a lot of you have been wondering how she is doing. We can tell you that Hoda is OK. She's got a family health matter that she's been dealing with, so we look forward to seeing Hoda and Savannah back here at the desk very, very soon. Guthrie appeared on Tuesday's episode of but shortly after the broadcast began was noticeably absent.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Hoda Kotb’s days-long absence from her duties at NBC’s “Today” was explained Wednesday morning: She is dealing with a “family health matter.” Craig Melvin,. Sheinelle Jones and Al Roker, who were on set during Wednesday’s broadcast, didn’t offer additional details, but Melvin said the “Today” co-anchor had been out for several days due to the situation. He added that NBC News hoped both she and Savannah Guthrie, who left the “Today” set on Tuesday due to being diagnosed with coronavirus while at the show, would return “very, very soon.” Kotb has been absent from the show for more than a week, a streak that has been noticed by show observers and the subject of a handful of news reports. Some of the articles have made mention of the inspirational messages Kotb often posts via social media, trying to imply there was something more cryptic about them or that they offered commentary on whatever conditions had kept her off the show.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie had to leave the show Tuesday morning for an unwanted assignment: recuperating from a third coronavirus infection. Guthrie left the NBC News program sometime before 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, NBC News disclosed during the broadcast. “By the way, it has been an interesting morning for us. As we said, Savannah left early, she wasn’t feeling great, so she took a COVID test,” said Sheinelle Jones, filling in for Guthrie and her co-host Hoda Kotb, who has been off the show for the past several days for an undisclosed reason. “It came back positive. So, as soon as we found out, she rushed home to rest up. So Savannah, we love you, wishing you a speedy recovery.”

Hoda Kotb? The 58-year-old show co-anchor has been noticeably absent from the NBC morning show for more than a week and viewers have started to notice.Her last live appearance on the show took place on Feb. 17.

Hoda Kotb's viewers delight in seeing her bright smile every morning on Today and now she's given them even more reason to tune in. The TV host sat down with HELLO! for an exclusive interview and spoke about her exciting news and the future of her podcast, Making Space, too. Hoda was thrilled to give details of her popular The Boost segment which now has a streaming TODAY ALL day version.WATCH: Hoda Kotb's throwback high school photo stuns co-stars The 30-minute show is packed with good news, heartwarming features and cute videos and the mom-of-two is passionate about bringing some positivity to her legions of loyal viewers. "I love a morning boost shout," Hoda said. "Look, it's my favorite part of the new cycle.There's only so much one can take and only so much bad news.

Jenna Bush Hager has revealed the Valentine's Day gift her husband Henry brings out every year, after she once gave him a "manipulative ultimatum".The pair met in 2004 and are parents to three children, but in 2006 Jenna left the US for a stint in Latin America with UNICEF and wanted to know if he would stop her from leaving.

Zoe Kazan and Paul Dano have welcomed their second child. The Ruby Sparks actress revealed her pregnancy when she displayed her baby bump in a photoshoot for the latest issue of Marie Claire magazine. And during an appearance on the Today show to promote her new movie She Said on Monday, Zoe revealed that she had given birth in late October.

Seven weeks after undergoing a “hardcore” spinal fusion procedure in August, Carson Daly returned to NCB’s Today on Tuesday, saying he’s “feeling better in a multitude of ways.” He told colleagues Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker and Sheinelle Jones, “The future is bright, but there’s still a lot of work to do.” (Check out video of his return below.)

The Today Show's Hoda Kotb reportedly broke down in tears on Friday as she hosted a special event at BravoCon.MORE: Hoda Kotb talks difficult career goodbyes with Today co-starThe 58-year-old was said to be seen wiping away tears during the event with Savannah Guthrie after audience member took to the stage and shared a heartbreaking story of how her daughter died in a drink driving accident.WATCH: The Today show crew become the Real Anchors in fun segment immitating the Real Housewives"Several years ago, I lost my daughter in a drunk driving crash. I don’t sleep very well, but your shows have sustained me," she told the network hosts, according to The Sun.Hoda then gave the mom a big hug as Andy Cohen, whom Hoda and Savannah were interviewing, signed the mom's book.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager shares heartfelt message to Today co-star Savannah GuthrieMORE: Savannah Guthrie shares glamorous new selfie from backstage at TodayThe two Today stars moderated the "Ask Andy" panel during Bravo's three-day fan convention in New York.

Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie have heard about the so-called feud rumors between them, and they're responding with hysterical laughter because it's all so damn silly.While on the red carpet at BravoCon, on their way to moderate a Q&A sesh with Andy Cohen at the Javits Center in New York City on Friday, the venerable co-hosts spoke to ET's Brice Sander and addressed the rumors saying, in short, it's a laughing matter.«We don't [have a feud],» Guthrie insisted while laughing away. «It's the silliest, but, you know, what can you do?»Kotb echoed Guthrie's sentiments.«You know, you get a kick out of it,» she tells ET.

Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie have heard about the so-called feud rumors between them, and they're responding with hysterical laughter because it's all so damn silly.While on the red carpet at BravoCon, on their way to moderate a Q&A sesh with Andy Cohen at the Javits Center in New York City on Friday, the venerable co-hosts spoke to ET's Brice Sander and addressed the rumors saying, in short, it's a laughing matter.«We don't [have a feud],» Guthrie insisted while laughing away. «It's the silliest, but, you know, what can you do?»Kotb echoed Guthrie's sentiments.«You know, you get a kick out of it,» she tells ET.

and , two of the most charismatic people on the planet, have more romantic chemistry on-screen than most real-life relationships. But according to the actors, kissing on set is less than ideal.

George Clooney and Julia Roberts have chemistry on and off the big screen. Clooney, 61, and Roberts, 54, opened up about filming "Ticket to Paradise" in a recent interview. "Ticket to Paradise" features Roberts and Clooney, who have been friends for over two decades, as two long-divorced parents who come together in order to stop their daughter from impulsively marrying a man she just met.

George Clooney and Julia Roberts are laughing off their most «ridiculous» moment from the set of their new romantic comedy, Starring as a divorced couple who travel to Bali in an effort to stop their daughter's wedding with a man she just met, the actors and longtime friends inevitably share an on-screen kiss. And while the smooch itself is hardly news for the pair — who have appeared in six films together since 2001's — the moment made more uncomfortable by the presence of Clooney's wife, Amal, and 5-year-old twins, Ella and Alexander.In an interview on , Hoda Kotb asked the pair whether it was awkward to kiss «your dear, dear friend.» Clooney quipped with a smile, «It is when my wife and kids come by to visit.»«I mean, it was the first day they came to visit,» Roberts chimed in.

Julia Roberts and George Clooney recalled a kissing scene in their latest film together, “Ticket to Paradise”.

Hoda Kotb's fans rejoiced as it was announced that the Today Show star was honored by Forbes in their 50 Over 50 list.MORE: Hoda Kotb reveals 'I wanna be set up' by Today co-host Jenna Bush HagerThe NBC News anchor was feted for her contribution to broadcast journalism on the Impact list alongside several other prominent women in business.VIDEO: Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb brave the pouring rainHowever, the accomplishment was made possible not just through her own hard work and sheer dedication, but also through a good word by co-star and friend Savannah Guthrie.It was revealed by Forbes that Savannah was the one who nominated Hoda for the list, citing her as "profoundly inspiring to women everywhere."MORE: Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie get animated during hilarious moment captured on Today"Hoda is the living, breathing demonstration that you can have it all, and you can have it on your own terms… She represents to me what a modern woman is," she told the magazine."She is strong. She is beautiful.

Hoda Kotb is ready for love! The much-loved TV personality broke up with her longtime partner, Joel Schiffman, earlier this year but she's now bravely jumping back onto the dating bandwagon. The mom-of-two chatted with her co-host, Jenna Bush Hager, on their show Hoda & Jenna and revealed not only is she looking for someone special - she'll let her colleague set her up. MORE: Inside Hoda Kotb's beautiful homes where she lives with her daughtersIn the clip, which was later shared on Instagram, Hoda chatted about how great Jenna was at matchmaking. WATCH: Hoda Kotb's family life - all we know A stunned Jenna then turned around and said: "I want to set a person in pink up," as Hoda looked down at her own rose-colored suit. It was then that Hoda added a twist and confessed: "I really, I wanna be set up."MORE: Today's Hoda Kotb's difficult career goodbye revealedMORE: Savannah Guthrie shows support for co-star Hoda Kotb in the sweetest wayJenna didn't miss a beat and took her for her word: "That is a challenge that I'm gonna go for," she added before admitting she had chills of excitement. A post shared by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@hodaandjenna)Hoda admits she's ready for Jenna to set her up on a date Hoda said she would never allow anyone who wasn't close to her to take on this challenge and added: "You know me and I trust you."Fans adored their interaction and are rooting for Hoda to find love again. They commented: "Love this.