Hoda Kotb's Daughter Hope Thrives Post-Health Scare

Hoda Kotb is shining a light on her daughter Hope's remarkable recovery one year after a critical health incident that led to her hospitalization. In a heartfelt interview featured in a recent issue of People magazine, the beloved NBC journalist revealed that her 5-year-old daughter is "thriving" and showing "great differences" as she continues to improve since her health scare in February 2023.

In this exclusive conversation, Kotb expressed her optimism about Hope’s progress, stating, “She is improving, we’re watching her, and I think that as time goes on, we’ll have a better handle on it.” While she has remained private about the specifics of Hope’s diagnosis, Kotb emphasized the importance of the "really excellent care" and the support their family has been receiving during this challenging time.

Relocation and Family Time

In addition to discussing her daughter's health, Kotb, who recently celebrated her 60th birthday, shared that she and her family have recently relocated from Manhattan’s bustling Upper West Side to the more serene environment of Westchester, New York. The move, which took place in August, has provided her daughters Hope and Haley, 7, with the opportunity to enjoy outdoor play “barefoot and on grass.”

Departure from 'Today' Show

This transition comes on the heels of Kotb's announcement regarding her departure from the 'Today' show after nearly three decades. She revealed that the inspiration to leave stemmed from her desire to spend more quality time with her children and mother, Sameha Kotb. In an emotional message to her colleagues, she remarked, “They need and deserve a bigger slice of my time pie.”

Looking Ahead at 60

Reflecting on her next chapter, Hoda conveyed her aspirations for this new phase of life, stating, “I’ve kind of been contemplating, wondering, thinking about what I wanted this next chunk of my life to look like as I turned 60. And I like adventure.” She is keen on making this decade distinctly different, wanting it to be filled with more moments spent with her children.

Family Reactions and Resilience

As for her daughters’ reactions to her upcoming exit from the show, Hoda humorously noted that they are “horrified” it’s still a few months away. The dynamic mother has shown incredible resilience and commitment to her family through difficult times, previously taking weeks off to support Hope during her medical crisis, a period during which she noted that Hope had “finally stabilized.”

Inspiring Journey Continues

With her heartwarming updates and new adventures ahead, Hoda Kotb continues to inspire many as she navigates her personal and professional life with grace and strength.