Quick Info
| Profession | Broadcast journalist, television personality, author |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 09/08/1964 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Norman, Oklahoma |
Latest News about Hoda Kotb
Hoda Kotb is set to release her newest book, 'Jump and Find Joy: Embracing Change in Every Season of Life,' in September 2026. The book continues her work as a New York Times bestselling author, focusing on embracing life changes across different seasons.
Hoda Kotb returned to the 'Today' show as a substitute co-anchor alongside Craig Melvin to fill in for Savannah Guthrie, who is in Arizona supporting her family while her mother, Nancy Guthrie, remains missing. Kotb emphasized that the 'Today' team is a family that shows up for each other during difficult times.
Hoda Kotb officially launched her new wellness venture, Joy 101, a community platform designed to help people live more joyful, grounded, and purposeful lives. This launch coincided with her first return to the 'Today' show since stepping down as main co-anchor in January 2025.
Hoda Kotb served as the commencement speaker for Fordham University's 181st Commencement on May 16, 2026, at the Rose Hill campus. During the ceremony, she was awarded an honorary degree, recognized as a celebrated broadcaster, bestselling author, and CEO.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Hoda Kotb |
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Personal Life
| Residence History | Norman, OK; Morgantown, WV |
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Family
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Career
| Early Career | News stations in Egypt, Mississippi, Illinois, Florida, Louisiana (1986) |
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| Dateline NBC | Correspondent (1998) |
| Today Show | Fourth hour co-host (2007-2025) |
| Today Main Co-anchor | (2018-2025) |
| Podcast | Making Space with Hoda Kotb (2021-present) |
| Substitute Co-anchor | Today (2026-present) |
| Other | The Hoda Show on SiriusXM |
| Wellness Venture | Joy 101 (launched May 28, 2026) |
| Honorary Degree | Fordham University (awarded May 16, 2026) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/hodakotb/ | |
| https://twitter.com/HodaKotb/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/HodaKotbNBC/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Egyptian immigrant parents | |
| 2. 12-year breast cancer survivor | |
| 3. New York Times bestselling author of books including 'I’ve Loved You Since Forever' and 'Hoda' | |
| 4. Author of upcoming book 'Jump and Find Joy: Embracing Change in Every Season of Life' (September 2026) |