Hoda Kotb
Hoda Kotb | |
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هدى قطب | |
Born | Norman, Oklahoma, U.S. | August 9, 1964
Citizenship |
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Education | Virginia Tech (BA) |
Years active | 1986–present |
Employer | NBC News |
Known for | Co-anchor of the Today show (2018–present) Co-anchor of the fourth hour of the Today show (2008–present) Dateline NBC correspondent (1998–present) |
Spouse |
Burzis Kanga
(m. 2005; div. 2008) |
Partner | Joel Schiffman (2013–2022) |
Children | 2 |
Hoda Kotb (
Early life
Kotb was born to Egyptian Muslim parents in
During a
We met our cousins who looked just like us. Some of them had the head cover on. I still remember going, 'Oh, my God. Like that could have been me.' You don't realize the gift your parents give you when you leave.[11]
Kotb similarly indirectly spoke about her family's Muslim background in her autobiography when she described attempts at match-making by her relatives in Egypt:
During my visit, I'd be sitting on the couch and there'd come a knock-knock at the door. 'Hoda, someone's at the door for yooooouuuu ... ' Oh, Lord. 'This is Mohamed. He's from Cairo. He's studying engineering ... and he has a Mercedes.' Really? He also has on a long white man dress. Okay, call it a dishdash.[12]
She graduated from
Career
Kotb's first on-air job after college was at then-
In 2011, Martina McBride asked Kotb to be featured in her music video for "I'm Gonna Love You Through It," a ballad dedicated to cancer survivors.[22]
NBC News
Kotb officially joined NBC News in April 1998[23] as a correspondent for Dateline NBC and all NBC News platforms.[21]
She was the first host of Today's first fourth-hour weekday morning broadcast at 10:00 a.m. in September 2007[23] and was joined by Kathie Lee Gifford as a co-host in April 2008.[24] Gifford was later succeeded by Jenna Bush Hager in April 2019, following Gifford's departure from the show.[25]
On February 23, 2015, Kotb began hosting a live, one-hour show twice a week on Sirius XM's Today channel, discussing casual, water cooler topics.[26]
On January 2, 2018, Kotb was named co-anchor of Today with Savannah Guthrie after anchor Matt Lauer was terminated by NBC News following accusations of sexual misconduct.[27] She and Guthrie had been interim co-anchors since Lauer's termination on November 29, 2017.[27] They make up the first female anchor duo to lead the show.
Books
In October 2010, Kotb released a
On January 15, 2013, she released her second book, Ten Years Later: Six People Who Faced Adversity and Transformed Their Lives, in which she chronicles six stories by identifying a life-changing event in each subject's life and then revisiting each of those six people a decade later.[30]
In 2016, Kotb released her third book, Where They Belong: The Best Decisions People Almost Never Made, which features a selection of various stories of inspiring people who "found themselves" in completely unexpected moments or unforeseen circumstances.[31]
In October 2019, Kotb released her sixth book, I Really Needed This Today, which includes personal notes about her experiences and relationships, an assortment of quotes, and 365 sayings that she hopes inspires and uplifts readers.[32] She released a follow-up in October 2020 titled This Just Speaks to Me, which expands on her daily reflections and includes additional personal anecdotes and quotes.[33]
Kotb has also released her own children's books. The first one, her fourth book overall, I've Loved You Since Forever, was released in 2018, and was adapted into a lullaby by Kelly Clarkson.[34] Her second children's book, her fifth book overall, You Are My Happy, which celebrates the things in life that bring gratitude, was released in March 2019.[35]
Awards
In 2002, Kotb was awarded the Edward R. Murrow Award for her reporting.[21]
Kotb received her first Gracie Awards in 2003 and 2008.[21]
Kotb was awarded a Headliner Award in 2004 for Dateline NBC's "Saving Dane – Adoptees Rage".[36]
In 2006, Kotb was awarded a
In 2010, 2011, and 2012, during which Kotb was a part of the Today morning host lineup, Today won a
In 2015, she won a
In 2016, Kotb was awarded with a Gracie Award for Outstanding Host in Entertainment/Information for her SiriusXM show.[21]
Kotb was included in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2018.[42]
In 2019, Kotb and Gifford were awarded a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host during their time as co-hosts.[43]
Kotb was awarded the Matrix Award in October 2021.[44]
Personal life
Family
In 2005, Kotb married former University of New Orleans tennis coach, Burzis Kanga.[45] The marriage ended in divorce in 2008.[46]
Kotb began a relationship with New York financier Joel Schiffman in 2013.[47] On November 25, 2019, Kotb announced live on Today that she was engaged to Schiffman.[48] On January 31, 2022, Kotb announced during the fourth hour of Today (Hoda & Jenna) that she and Schiffman had ended their engagement and would focus on co-parenting as friends.[49]
On February 21, 2017, Kotb announced on Today that she had adopted a baby girl named Haley Joy Kotb.[50] On April 16, 2019, Kotb came on Today via phone to announce she had adopted a second baby girl named Hope Catherine Kotb.[51]
Health problems
In March 2007, Kotb underwent a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery for breast cancer and has since become an advocate for breast cancer awareness.[52] Kotb allowed Today cameras to follow her throughout her cancer battle.[53] She was declared cancer-free and continued to document and use the story on the show to raise awareness for breast cancer.[54]
Career timeline
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- 1986: Cairo, Egypt
- 1986–1989: Morning anchor and general assignment reporter WXVT-TV, CBS Greenville and Greenwood, Mississippi
- 1989–1991: Weekend anchor and reporter WINK-TV, CBS Fort Myers, Florida
- 1992–1998: Anchor and reporter New Orleans, Louisiana
- 1998–present: NBC News
- 1998–present: NBC News National correspondent
- 1998–present: Dateline NBC contributing anchor and correspondent
- 2004–2008: Host of the weekly syndicated series Your Total Health
- 2007–present: Today 4th hour co-host (with Kathie Lee Gifford from April 2008[24]–April 2019, Jenna Bush Hager April 2019–present)
- 2007–2017: Today substitute co-anchor
- 2017: Today featured co-anchor
- 2018–present: Today co-anchor with Savannah Guthrie
- 2018–present: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade host
Other appearances
- 2009: Lipstick Jungle as Herself (1 episode)
- 2010: 30 Rock as Herself (1 episode)
- 2014: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Herself (2 episodes)
- 2014–2017: Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce as Herself (4 episodes)
- 2015: Lip Sync Battle as Herself (1 episode)
- 2015: Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! as Herself (movie)
- 2015: Donny! as Herself (2 episodes)
- 2016: Younger as Herself (1 episode)
- 2016: Brothers Take New OrleansCelebrity judge
- 2017: Nashville as Herself (1 episode)
- 2017: Sharknado 5: Global Swarming as Herself (movie)
- 2018: Mickey and the Roadster Racers as Miss Sweetums
- 2020: The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo as Herself/guest
- 2021: Valerie's Home Cooking as Herself (1 episode)
- 2022: Marry Me as Herself (cameo)
- 2022: Girls5eva as Herself (1 episode)
- 2024: Curb Your Enthusiasm as Herself (1 episode)
See also
References
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- ^ a b "Hoda Kotb". TVGuide.com. Archived from the original on May 29, 2016. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
- ^ a b "'Today' show anchor to inspire young journalists at WVU May Commencement" (Press release). West Virginia University. May 1, 2009. Archived from the original on September 6, 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2009.
- ^ David Chambers (April 2006). "Calling Helen Thomas". Saudi Aramco World. Saudi Aramco. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
- ^ Clehane, Diane (2009). "Hoda Kotb interview". Archived from the original on December 7, 2014. Retrieved August 7, 2014.
- ^ "Hoda Kotb on her mom hero". April 25, 2012.
- ^ "Thank you to the talented @hodakotb for hosting tonight's #NatBookFest special. Her mom worked and retired from the @librarycongress after more than 30 years of service. We still miss her. Both of you will always be part of the LOC family". Twitter. September 27, 2020.
- ^ Who's Who in Technology, Volume 2. 1982. NJ: Technology Recognition Corporation. 1982.
- ISBN 0892351101.
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- ^ "Hoda Kotb on Ten Years Later". YouTube. March 17, 2014. Archived from the original on December 13, 2021.
- ISBN 978-1-4391-8948-1.
- ^ "Hoda Kotb Biography – Starpulse.com". starpulse.com. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
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- ^ "Tri Delta – Mythbusters". Tri Delta. Archived from the original on October 18, 2013. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
- ^ "Virginia Tech 2008 Commencement Address by Hoda Kotb". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 13, 2021. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
- ^ Esposito, Greg (2008). "At Tech graduation, laughs to leave by". The Roanoke Times. Archived from the original on September 8, 2012. Retrieved May 1, 2009.
- ^ "Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors". Archived from the original on July 20, 2011.
- ^ Brown, Adam (September 16, 2014). "Hoda Kotb Says Only Takes One Person to Change Your Life — Stan Sandroni - HottyToddy.com". HottyToddy.com. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
- ^ Burke, David (September 10, 2007). "New Today co-host Hoda Kotb says she loved Q-C stint". Quad-City Times.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Hoda Kotb | NBCUniversal Media Village". www.nbcumv.com. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ^ "Hoda makes her music-video debut – for a cause". TODAY.com. August 19, 2011.
- ^ a b c "Hoda Kotb". TODAY.com. February 6, 2008.
- ^ a b "Kathie Lee Gifford joins fourth hour of TODAY". TODAY.com. March 31, 2008.
- ^ Steinberg, Brian (February 26, 2019). "Jenna Bush Hager to Join Hoda Kotb in 'Today' Fourth Hour". Variety.
- ^ "Hoda Kotb to Host Live Call-In Show Exclusively on SiriusXM's TODAY Show Radio Channel". www.prnewswire.com. February 19, 2015.
- ^ a b "Hoda Kotb named new co-anchor of NBC's 'Today'". NBC News. January 2, 2018.
- ^ "Hardcover Nonfiction". New York Times. November 7, 2010. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
- ISBN 9781439189498.
- ^ Grose, Jessica (January 18, 2013). "Today's Hoda Kotb On Overcoming Adversity". Fast Company.
- ^ Secker, Abigail (January 12, 2016). "Hoda Kotb's new book helps millennials find their way". The Lantern.
- ^ Melle, Megan O'Neill (October 11, 2019). "Thank You, Hoda! 10 Inspirational Quotes from Her New Book—and What They Mean to Her". Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays.
- ^ Quill, Kara (October 13, 2020). "Hoda Kotb shares new book 'This Just Speaks to Me' — and it's out now". Today. Archived from the original on October 13, 2020.
- ^ Braca, Nina (March 8, 2018). "Kelly Clarkson Turns Children's Book 'I've Loved You Since Forever' Into a Heartwarming Lullaby Watch Kelly Clarkson Turn a Children's Book Into a Heartwarming Lullaby". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- ^ Finn, Heather (March 5, 2019). "Here's the Emotional True Story Behind Hoda Kotb's New Book". Good Housekeeping.
- ^ "2004 – TV/Radio | National Headliner Awards". www.headlinerawards.org. 2004.
- ^ "Dateline NBC: The Education of Ms. Groves". www.peabodyawards.com. 2006.
- ^ "2007 – TV/Radio | National Headliner Awards". www.headlinerawards.org. 2007.
- ^ "Congrats to @hodakotb on her new role @TODAYshow! #TBT to her 2008 @duPontAwards win for "The Education of Ms. Groves" (with @DatelineNBC)". Twitter. January 5, 2018.
- ^ "Hoda Kotb's 'Truly Brave' music video – The Webby Awards". The Webby Awards. 2015.
- ^ Zap, Claudine (September 25, 2014). "Hoda Kotb, Sara Bareilles, Cyndi Lauper Fight Pediatric Cancer with 'Truly Brave' Music Video". yahoo.com.
- ^ "Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb: TIME's 100 Most Influential People". Time. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ Alund, Natalie Neysa (May 6, 2019). "Kathie Lee Gifford wins Daytime Emmy Award". The Tennessean.
- ^ Hines, Ree (October 19, 2021). "TODAY family members honor 'role model' Hoda Kotb with moving speeches at Matrix Awards". TODAY.com. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
- ^ "Hope From Hoda". Livingneworleans.com. June 2, 2006. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
- ISBN 978-1-4391-8948-1.
- ^ "Sign her up: Find out how Hoda Kotb met her 'gentleman' boyfriend". TODAY.com. July 16, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2019.
- ^ Stump, Scott (November 25, 2019). "Congrats! Hoda Kotb and Joel Schiffman are engaged". TODAY.com. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ^ "Hoda Kotb and Joel Schiffman Break up After 8 Years Together". January 31, 2022.
- ^ Melas, Chloe. "'Today' anchor Hoda Kotb adopts baby girl". CNN. Retrieved March 14, 2017.
- ^ Lisa Respers France (April 16, 2019). "Hoda Kotb welcomes another daughter". CNN. Retrieved April 16, 2019.
- ^ Kotb, Hoda (2008). "Your life after cancer is better than the one before". MSNBC. Retrieved December 11, 2008.
- ^ Price, Diana (June 20, 2008). "Hoda Kotb: Why I went public with cancer battle". TODAY.com.
- ^ Roberts, Embry (October 21, 2017). "'Cancer shaped me, but it did not define me': Hoda Kotb on overcoming breast cancer". TODAY.com.
External links
- Official MSNBC bio
- Hoda Kotb at IMDb
- Chambers, David (March/April 2006). "Calling Helen Thomas". Saudi Aramco World. Volume 57, Number 2
- Appearances on C-SPAN