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Hoda Kotb

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Hoda Kotb

Profile

Gender
Female
Born
1964-08-09 （Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.）
Nationality
United States, Egypt
Languages
English, Arabic
Religion
Islam
Residence History
Morgantown, West Virginia, U.S. → Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. → New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. → Egypt (for a year) → Nigeria (for a period) → New York (base of operations)

Career

Occupations
Broadcast journalist, Television personality, Author, News anchor
Active Years
1986-
Affiliations
Virginia Tech Alumni Association (served on board), NBC News

Education

Virginia Tech
Broadcast Journalism
Degree: BA
Period: 1982–1986
Year of Graduation: 1986
Country: United States
Member of Delta Delta Delta women's sorority during college

Awards

Edward R. Murrow Award
2002
Organization: Radio Television Digital News Association
Result: 受賞
Gracie Awards
2003
Organization: Alliance for Women in Media Foundation
Result: 受賞
Gracie Awards
2008
Organization: Alliance for Women in Media Foundation
Result: 受賞
Headliner Award
2004
Work: Saving Dane – Adoptees Rage (Dateline NBC)
Organization: National Headliner Awards
Result: 受賞
Peabody Award
2006
Work: The Education of Ms. Groves (Dateline NBC)
Organization: The Peabody Awards
Result: 受賞
Headliner Award
2007
Work: The Education of Ms. Groves (Dateline NBC)
Organization: National Headliner Awards
Result: 受賞
Alfred I. duPont–Columbia University Award
2008
Work: The Education of Ms. Groves (Dateline NBC)
Organization: Columbia University
Result: 受賞
Daytime Emmy Award (as part of Today)
2010
Work: Today (Outstanding Morning Program)
Organization: National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Result: 受賞（番組）
Daytime Emmy Award (as part of Today)
2011
Work: Today (Outstanding Morning Program)
Organization: National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Result: 受賞（番組）
Daytime Emmy Award (as part of Today)
2012
Work: Today (Outstanding Morning Program)
Organization: National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Result: 受賞（番組）
Webby Award (Online Film & Video – Public Service & Activism)
2015
Work: Truly Brave (music video)
Organization: The Webby Awards
Result: 受賞
Gracie Award (Outstanding Host in News/Non-fiction)
2015
Organization: Alliance for Women in Media Foundation
Result: 受賞
Gracie Award (SiriusXM show)
2016
Work: SiriusXM show
Organization: Alliance for Women in Media Foundation
Result: 受賞
Time 100 Most Influential People
2018
Organization: Time
Result: 選出
Daytime Emmy Award (Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host)
2019
Work: Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford (co-recipients)
Organization: National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Result: 受賞
The Matrix Awards
2021
Organization: New York Women in Communications (Matrix Awards)
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Hoda: How I Survived War Zones, Bad Hair, Cancer, and Kathie Lee

2010 Autobiography / Non-fiction

A candid autobiography describing her career as a journalist, her cancer battle, and personal life.

ResilienceWomen's careersCancer survivorship

Ten Years Later: Six People Who Faced Adversity and Transformed Their Lives

2013 Non-fiction / Inspirational

Profiles of six people who faced adversity and how their lives changed a decade later.

TransformationAdversityHope

Where They Belong: The Best Decisions People Almost Never Made

2016 Non-fiction / Storytelling

A collection of stories about people who found themselves in unexpected moments.

SerendipitySelf-discoveryDecisions

I've Loved You Since Forever

2018 Children's book / Picture book

A lullaby-like picture book about a parent's deep love for a child.

Parental loveComfortBonding
Adaptations
  • [Music (lullaby)] I've Loved You Since Forever (lullaby adaptation by Kelly Clarkson) (2018)

You Are My Happy

2019 Children's book / Picture book

A picture book celebrating gratitude and the little things that bring joy.

GratitudeEveryday joyParent-child relationship

I Really Needed This Today

2019 Self-help / Essays

A collection of daily notes, reflections and uplifting sayings.

EncouragementDaily habitsSelf-care

This Just Speaks to Me

2020 Self-help / Essays

A follow-up expanding on daily reflections with additional anecdotes and quotes.

ReflectionEveryday wisdomConnection

Bibliography

  • Hoda: How I Survived War Zones, Bad Hair, Cancer, and Kathie Lee
  • Ten Years Later: Six People Who Faced Adversity and Transformed Their Lives
  • Where They Belong: The Best Decisions People Almost Never Made
  • I've Loved You Since Forever
  • You Are My Happy
  • I Really Needed This Today
  • This Just Speaks to Me

Adaptations

  • Lullaby adaptation of I've Loved You Since Forever (arranged/performed by Kelly Clarkson)
  • Multiple TV and film cameo appearances (e.g., Sharknado films, 30 Rock)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Approachable, conversational toneCandid, personal narrationExpressive language that evokes encouragement and empathy
Recurring Motifs
ResilienceFamily and parentingRecovery from illness and advocacySelf-discovery and hope

Health

  • Breast cancer
    2007（手術・再建を受けた年）
    Went public with her battle and became an advocate for breast cancer awareness; allowed cameras to document her journey and used the platform to raise awareness.

Legacy

Hoda Kotb is a longtime American broadcast journalist who helped lead major morning programs and influenced many readers through her books. She has raised awareness about cancer through public disclosure of her battle and increased visibility for Muslim-American figures in media.

Academic Societies

  • Virginia Tech Alumni Association

In Popular Culture

  • Cameo appearances in TV and film (e.g., Sharknado series, 30 Rock, Law & Order: SVU)
  • Popularity as co-host of Today's fourth hour and influence on related media projects and merchandising

Quotes

  • "Cancer shaped me, but it did not define me."
    Source: Today (interview), 2017 (2017)

Trivia

  • Graduated Fort Hunt High School in 1982 and was elected homecoming queen.
  • Adopted two daughters in 2017 and 2019 and is a mother of two.
  • Served as co-anchor of Today from 2018 to 2025 alongside Savannah Guthrie.
  • Involved in the charity music video "Truly Brave" (2015), which won a Webby Award.