Hoda Kotb's biggest highs and lows over the years

Hoda Kotb has shared with television viewers many milestones in life, both triumphant and difficult, for years.

Kotb notably missed several episodes of the series Today show in early 2023. Her companions Craig Melvin and Shainelle Jones announced in March that the reason for her absence is a “Family health issue” Kotb later revealed that her youngest daughter, Hope, was involved.

“(Hope) was in the intensive care unit for a few days and in the hospital for a little over a week,” Kotb said. March 2023 series from Today. “I'm so thankful she's home. … I've been waiting for this day to come. And we're watching her closely. I'm just so happy.”

Kotb, who left Today In January 2025, co-parents Hope and her eldest daughter Hayley with her ex-fiancé, Joel SchiffmanThey called it after eight years together in January 2022. At the time of Hope's health scare, a source exclusively shared Us Weekly that Schiffman had “been there for them.”

The insider added: “Hoda has dropped everything and is focused on being by her youngest's bedside and taking care of anything she might need. Hope is now doing better and recovering at home.

Keep scrolling to see Kotb's highs and lows over the years: