Hoda Kotb Announces She’s Adopted a Baby Girl on an Emotional ‘Today’

Fans of “Today” may have noticed that Hoda Kotb has been absent for several broadcasts recently, and, on Tuesday morning, with all the other anchors gathered around one desk, she revealed the reason for her absence: She has adopted a baby girl. Apparently, up to this point, only Kathie Lee Gifford and Matt Lauer had been privy to this news, and the reaction from the rest of the group was genuine surprise and emotion.

Kotb didn’t just come right out and tell them she had adopted the newborn. Instead, a picture of her with Hayley popped onto the screen. After the excited response, Kotb teared up, and was barely able to explain that the little girl was her daughter.

It was a sweet moment that demonstrated how much Kotb’s co-workers truly care for her. We wish the best for Hoda and her new baby girl.

Check out Kathie Lee Gifford talking about how Hoda was there for her after Frank Gifford passed:

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