Today’s Hoda Kotb is taking some well-deserved time off from the studio, and she is making the most of it by spending precious moments with her loved ones. The Today Show presenter recently shared an adorable photo on social media, capturing a heartwarming moment with her two daughters, Haley, six, and Hope, three, alongside their cousins. In the picture, the four girls are seen strolling hand in hand along a peaceful suburban street.
The lovely image, simply captioned “Cousins,” showcases the strong bond of family and drew a flood of admiration from Hoda’s fans. Well-wishers were quick to express their warm regards, extending their best wishes to Hoda and her beautiful daughters for the week ahead.
This heartwarming family encounter follows a recent announcement by Hoda’s co-star, Savannah Guthrie, that Hoda would be taking time off from NBC’s The View to enjoy a family-focused week. To kick off her vacation, Hoda offered her followers a glimpse into her personal life, sharing that she started her Sunday morning at home with her girls while tuning into the Women’s World Cup.
Hoda further revealed that her extended family, including her beloved mother Sameha “Sami” Kotb, gathered for a delightful pre-birthday supper, thoughtfully arranged by her friend and colleague Jenna Bush Hager. The grateful presenter took to social media to express her appreciation, posting a picture of the occasion and captioning it with a heartfelt message: “@jennabhager Thank you for the excellent pre-birthday dinner! My entire family enjoyed it, as did YOU!!”
This week-long break is thoroughly deserved for Hoda, who recently announced the release of her new book, “Hope is a Rainbow.” Inspired by her youngest daughter, Hope, the book carries a powerful message about finding hope even in the face of hardship. Hoda shared this inspiring message with young readers and fans while spray painting the book’s title on a wall in the Bronx, New York.
The creation of this heartwarming book comes after a challenging period earlier this year when Hope was hospitalized for several days in February and March. Hoda took a step back from her duties on Today to be by her daughter’s side. On her return, she expressed heartfelt gratitude towards her family and friends who supported her throughout that difficult time, saying, “I’m grateful to my family, and I’m grateful to friends like you who were there every single day.”
“Hope is a Rainbow” serves as a follow-up to Hoda’s previous children’s book, “I’ve Loved You Since Forever,” which was inspired by the birth of her eldest daughter, Haley, in 2018. Both Haley and Hope were adopted by Hoda, and she continues to co-parent them with her ex-fiancé, Joel Schiffman.
So, as Hoda enjoys this well-deserved break with her family, we send her our warmest wishes and look forward to her return to the Today Show, where she brings joy and inspiration to viewers every day.
