Hoda Kotb

Hoda Kotb is a 62-year-old television personality, broadcaster, and host of the podcast Making Space. She is widely recognized as a former anchor of the Today show who frequently shares updates about her personal life and career transitions.

Kotb's family life grew significantly after she decided to pursue motherhood through adoption while in her early 50s. Distressed by what she thought was a missed opportunity to start a family, she was inspired by actress Sandra Bullock to adopt. Kotb has two daughters, nine-year-old Haley and seven-year-old Hope, whom she raises and co-parents in close partnership with her ex-fiancé, Joel Schiffman.

Coverage of Kotb often focuses on her family milestones and personal journey. Reports have detailed her friendly co-parenting dynamic with Schiffman as they walked Haley into fourth grade and Hope into second grade together. Meanwhile, Kotb has also offered candid glimpses into her romantic life, revealing a flirty mid-air conversation with a fellow airplane passenger that continued after landing.