Date of Birth: August 9, 1964
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Date of Death: *Hoda Kotb is alive.*
Biography
Hoda Kotb is an American television news anchor and journalist, best known for her work on NBC’s “Today” show. She was born in Norman, Oklahoma, and grew up in Morgantown, West Virginia, and Alexandria, Virginia. Kotb graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcast journalism in 1986. She began her career in local news, working at various stations including WXVT in Greenville, Mississippi, WQAD in Moline, Illinois, and WWL-TV in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she spent a significant portion of her early career. Kotb joined NBC News in 1998 as a correspondent for “Dateline NBC.” She gained widespread recognition when she became the co-anchor of the fourth hour of “Today” alongside Kathie Lee Gifford in 2008. In 2018, Kotb was named the co-anchor of the main “Today” show, following the departure of Matt Lauer. She has authored several books, including her memoir “Hoda: How I Survived War Zones, Bad Hair, Cancer, and Kathie Lee,” which details her journey through breast cancer and other life challenges.
5 Interesting Facts about Hoda Kotb
1. Hoda Kotb is of Egyptian descent and speaks Arabic fluently.
2. She battled breast cancer in 2007 and has been an advocate for cancer awareness ever since.
3. Kotb’s first name, “Hoda,” means “guidance” in Arabic.
4. She has received numerous awards for her journalism, including a Peabody Award and several Emmys.
5. Kotb is an accomplished author, having written multiple New York Times bestselling books.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Hoda Kotb
1. “Life is a series of moments and you have to live in those moments.”
2. “You can’t scare me; I’ve been through cancer.”
3. “I think that we’re all just doing the best we can in life, and sometimes that’s enough.”
4. “The dark times shape you in ways you don’t even understand.”
5. “You don’t know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Hoda Kotb’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $30 million.
Children
Hoda Kotb has two adopted daughters, Haley Joy Kotb, adopted in 2017, and Hope Catherine Kotb, adopted in 2019.
Relevant Links
1. [Hoda Kotb – NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/today
2. [Hoda Kotb – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1356574/
3. [Hoda Kotb – Twitter](https://twitter.com/HodaKotb
4. [Hoda Kotb’s Books on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Hoda-Kotb/e/B001JP8DNY
5. [Hoda Kotb – Virginia Tech Alumni](https://www.alumni.vt.edu
