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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.

Today Show star Jenna Bush Hager has praised her friend and co-star Hoda Kotb for her "compassion and grace".MORE: Hoda Kotb opens up about Covid battle on Today as fans send their supportThe close friends have leaned on each other in recent years, and most recently after Hoda announced she had split from her fiance Joel Schiffman, who is also the father of her two children.WATCH: Hoda Kotb opens up about decision to split from Joel SchiffmanNow, 40-year-old Jenna has lauded her friend, sharing that she comes into the office "every morning smiling at every single person"."I am proud of Hoda every single day," she revealed. "She's filled with compassion and grace and she does everything that way.

Hoda Kotb often shares snippets of her personal life with her fans on social media and on Today – and made an inspiring revelation during last week's show.MORE: Hoda Kotb left frustrated live on air by missed opportunity with co-starDuring a conversation about going for dinner alone, Hoda asked her co-star Jenna Bush Hager: "Would you ever eat alone in a restaurant?"Jenna replied: "The answer is yes but I don't think I've ever done it before. Except at the airport."VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb announces split from Joel SchiffmanShe then went on to explain that having a twin sister and "secret service for half my life" made it somewhat difficult to do so.MORE: Hoda Kotb participates in Olympics-style activity that leaves fans in stitchesMORE: Hoda Kotb emotionally reunites with best friend for special Valentine's Day surpriseJenna added that if she did end up going for lunch alone, she would feel a lot happier with a book.Hoda then shared her own experience, telling Jenna: "I've sat at a restaurant before and eaten alone, I've done that a bunch.

Hoda Kotb ensured that her first Valentine's Day in a long time while being single was spent in the best way possible on the Today Show.MORE: Watch Today Show's Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker like you've never seen them before for Super Bowl commercialThe anchor took to Instagram to reveal that with the help of co-host Jenna Bush Hager, Heather McMahan, and Vivica Fox, she was able to reunite with her best friend.WATCH: Today's Hoda Kotb announces split from Joel SchiffmanShe shared snapshots of herself from the show, embracing her friend while in tears and emotionally reliving their best moments together."What a great Galentines day!! SURPRISE! My bestie @karenswensen ! Thx @heatherkmcmahan @msvfox for the perfect [heart emojis]," she wrote.MORE: Hoda Kotb's sweet photo of daughter Haley leaves fans in disbeliefFans immediately began inundating the comments section with heart emojis for Hoda, with one writing: "Gotta have our Besties.

Hoda Kotb took to social media to reveal an incredible bit of news that had fans feeling as elated as she was.MORE: Jennifer Lopez teases Hoda Kotb about Joel Schiffman split live on Today showThe Today Show star shared a picture on Instagram featuring the two athletes who had brought the United States gold at that point at the 2022 Winter Olympics.WATCH: Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie share how to watch the Winter Olympics GamesThe post highlighted Nathan Chen and Chloe Kim in competition, and Hoda happily wrote: "Good morning GOLD!!! Congrats @nathanwchen @chloekim."One fan excitedly commented: "Thank you Nathan and Chloe for an amazing job - it was so exciting and enjoyable watching you- your hard work and dedication certainly paid off!!"MORE: Hoda Kotb makes rare revelation about home life with daughters Haley and HopeAnother wrote: "Way to go guys!!!! So proud of you," with many others sharing congratulatory messages as well and sharing love for Hoda.While Hoda is currently dealing with the ramifications of her split from longtime fiancé Joel Schiffman, she has maintained that the two are still quite amicable.A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb)Hoda celebrated the athletes that won gold for USA at the Winter OlympicsShe has been keeping herself busy by throwing herself into coverage for the 2022 Winter Olympics, which are being held in Beijing.While Hoda did attract a huge amount of fan love for her warm and enthusiastic coverage of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, this year the pandemic and ongoing fears of a resurgence have forced NBC to alter plans. MORE: Inside Hoda Kotb's stylish home where she will co-parent her kids with ex Joel SchiffmanMORE: Hoda Kotb announces split from fiancé Joel Schiffman live on

Jennifer Lopez and Hoda Kotb would end up on the same cover —one talking about love and the other because of a split. Lopez, who is promoting her upcoming movie Marry Me, visited the NBC News morning show Today to talk about the film and her most recent magazine cover.

Jennifer Lopez called out Hoda Kotb for trying to hide her personal life during a Thursday February 3 interview on Today! While Hoda, 57, and Savannah Guthrie, 50, asked about the 52-year-old singer’s relationship with Ben Affleck, 49, and complimented her on her beautiful People cover, J.Lo jokingly called out Hoda for trying to block out a corner that had a headline about her recent breakup.

Jennifer Lopez rocks two different looks while arriving to and leaving the NBC Studios after a morning promoting Marry Me on the Today show on Thursday (February 3) in New York City.

Hoda Kotb has been inundated with support following her split from fiancé Joel Schiffman, which she announced on Monday's Today with Hoda & Jenna.MORE: Inside Hoda Kotb's stylish NY home where she will co-parent her daughtersDespite the big change to her family life, the TV star is making sure to put on a brave face for her young daughters, Haley and Hope.The star's friends are rallying around her too, and she shared an uplifting story about her home life with her girls on the NBC show this week.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb announces split from Joel SchiffmanRevealing that her best friend had been to visit and had been enjoying spending time with Haley, she shared: "My best friend Karen was in town and Haley can hijack a phone. Karen and Haley were sitting on the floor and Karen did her hair like Haley's, she wanted 'Haley hair,' she said.MORE: Hoda Kotb's love story with Joel Schiffman - how they met unexpectedlyMORE: Hoda Kotb shares celebratory photo of family during special moment inside NY homeAnd they took this picture together." The mother-of-two went on to reveal just how savvy Haley is with technology, which led to hilarious consequences.

Kathie Lee Gifford has sent a supportive public message to her former co-star and good friend Hoda Kotb, following the news of her separation from Joel Schiffman.MORE: Hoda Kotb's love story with Joel Schiffman - how they met unexpectedlyThe TV star took to Instagram to post a comment to the news anchor, in which she praised her for the way she dealt with the "painful" and "difficult" decision.She wrote: "My darling Hoda, I am truly so proud of the way you have handled a very difficult and painful decision. As usual you did it with grace and kindness.

It’s over for Hoda Kotb and Joel Schiffman. Nearly a decade after they first crossed paths, the Today show co-anchor and the financier have ended their romantic relationship.

Hoda Kotb and her longtime partner Joel Schiffman have broken up.

Hoda Kotb‘s wedding to fiance Joel Schiffman is off. The TV journalist, 57, announced on Monday (Jan. 31) that after eight years together, she and Joel, 63, have broken up. “Joel and I have had a lot of prayerful and meaningful conversations over the holidays and we decided that we are better as friends and parents than we are as an engaged couple, so we decided we are going to start this new year on our new path as loving parents to our adorably delightful children and as friends,” Hoda said on the third hour of Today, according to People.

Hoda Kotb had a wonderful festive season and she gave fans a glimpse inside her intimate family gathering on Instagram.The Today show host shared several photos with her fiance, Joel Schiffman, 63, her mom and sister too. But it was her two children Haley, four, and Hope, two, who stole the show. MORE: Hoda Kotb divides fans with dramatic dark hair transformation The adorable girls were beaming in the snapshots in which they were all wearing matching pajamas.

After years of dating, Hoda Kotb, 57, and her longtime partner, Joel Schiffman, 63, got engaged in November 2019. The news was announced on an episode of Today, and Hoda was absolutely beaming when she shared the sweet pic from her engagement.

Hoda Kotb revealed that she wasn’t trying to send fans a message, when she posted Instagram photos of her daughters wearing matching “Big Sister” t-shirts. The 57-year-old Today host revealed that while her and her fiancé Joel Schiffman, 63, don’t have plans for a third child in a Tuesday October 5 interview with People’s Making Space podcast. While they may not have plans, she did say the two were “discussing” the possibility.

Hoda Kotb has had a whirlwind few weeks, having recently enjoyed a work trip to Tokyo to report on the 2020 Olympic Games.MORE: Hoda Kotb praised by fans in wake of challenging health updateThe Today star was happy to reunite with her family when she returned home to New York, however, and had even more of a reason to celebrate over the weekend as she marked her birthday.Hoda took to Instagram on Sunday to share a sweet family photo featuring her fiancé Joel Schiffman, which had been taken at

Hoda Kotb is on hold.

Hoda Kotb is preparing to marry fiancé Joel Schiffman, and the pair were certainly couple goals as Hoda shared a romantic selfie of the pair.MORE: Inside the Today stars' unbelievable homes: From Hoda Kotb to Jenna Bush HagerThe duo were enjoying the sunshine as they walked through what looked to be a tropical sauna, complete with luscious palm trees and a small pond.WATCH: Hoda Kotb opens up about horrific parenting shameHoda and Joel looked so in love, as they beamed at the camera, with the

Hoda Kotb has shared an adorable picture of her fiance Joel Schiffman and their two daughters to celebrate Father's Day."Happy fathers day daddy-oh!" she sweetly captioned the picture which showed Joel in the middle of Haley and Hope, who was beaming for the camera."Daddy and his little gals," commented one fan, as another shared: What a beautiful photo!!""What a precious picture of the girls and dashing of Joel.

Hoda Kotb is engaged to fiancé Joel Schiffman, and the pair were forced to delay their wedding twice last year as a result of the pandemic.MORE: Al Roker and Deborah Roberts welcome new family member It won't be long before the mother-of-two gets to say 'I do' to Joel, and was no doubt thinking about this over the weekend as she celebrated another special wedding day.The TV star was one of the many Today stars to attend her colleague Al Roker's daughter's wedding. VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb and

Hoda Kotb shared some news about her upcoming wedding to fiancé Joel Schiffman. Theshow co-host was asked if she had chosen her maid of honor for her nuptials during Thursday's show.«Yes, I would have a maid of honor.

Today's Hoda Kotb is relatively private about her personal life, so she delighted fans when she shared a rare family picture.MORE: Today's Hoda Kotb shares exciting health update - and Savannah Guthrie congratulates herIn the adorable snap Hoda was joined by her fiancé, Joel Schiffman, her adopted daughters, Haley and Hope and members of their families.The happy family were all on the beach with a pier jutting out in the background.WATCH: Today's Hoda Kotb celebrates birthday with adopted

Hoda Kotb has an idyllic family life and often shares adorable photos of her fiancé and daughters on social media.The Today with Hoda & Jenna star was set to marry Joel Schiffman in 2020, but her wedding was postponed not once, but twice as a result of the pandemic.MORE: Hoda Kotb reveals happy family celebration involving her growing familyHoda has been keeping quiet about her current wedding plans, but the mother-of-two recently gave more details away about her future nuptials. VIDEO: Hoda

Today show star Hoda Kotb marked Valentine's Day with fiancé Joel Schiffman on Sunday, but there was another incredibly special reason to celebrate too.MORE: Today's Hoda Kotb makes major announcement about wedding plansThe doting mother-of-two looked back over the past four years in a heartfelt tribute to her oldest daughter Haley Joy, as it was the anniversary of her adoption.Hoda adopted Haley as a baby and she took her home on 14 February as a newborn, a day the TV star will never

Today show star Hoda Kotb is a doting mum to two young daughters who she shares with fiancé Joel Schiffman.The Today with Hoda & Jenna star adopted three-year-old Haley Joy and one-year-old Hope Catherine, and recently revealed that she had filled out papers to start the adoption process for the third time.MORE: Everything we know about Hoda Kotb's weddingHoda is an incredible mother and revealed that there is enough room and love in her family for another little person.Hoda has inspired many

Today show star Hoda Kotb had planned a destination wedding with the love of her life, Joel Schiffman, in 2020, but due to the pandemic, the couple were forced to put their big day on hold.The Today with Hoda & Jenna star is determined that her dream wedding will happen in the near future, and has updated her fans about her plans in recent months.MORE: Today's Hoda Kotb makes difficult parenting confessionThe star's wedding will eventually happen when the world goes back to a new normal, and it

annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — alongside TODAY co-host Savannah Guthrie — Kotb, 56, took to Instagram revealing she sent Haley a “secret signal” during the live broadcast to tell the toddler: “I love you.”“Told Haley I would give her a secret signal from parade to say I love you! tug on my ear a la @carolburnett,” Kotb wrote, captioning a clip of the heartwarming moment.In the video, Kotb’s fiancé, Joel Schiffman, hugs Haley and says, “See? That was for you,” as the smiling tot giggles