Hoda Kotb has spent decades building a respected career in American television, moving from local news reporting to major roles at NBC. Born in 1964, she became especially well known through Dateline NBC and Today. Her career has also included books, podcasting, interviews, and other media projects. After leaving her regular Today co-anchor position in January 2025, she continued developing new professional projects. Her personal life, family, education, and long broadcasting career have all contributed to her public profile.
Hoda Kotb Age – Quick Bio Table
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Hoda Kotb
Full Name
Hoda Kotb
Date of Birth
August 9, 1964
Height
5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m)
Hoda KotbAge
62 years old as of September 2026
Birthplace
Norman, Oklahoma, USA
Nationality
American
Parents
Abdel Kader Kotb and Sameha “Sami” Kotb; both parents were born in Egypt.
Siblings
Adel Kotb and Hala Kotb
Profession
Broadcast journalist, television personality, author, and podcast host
Famous For
Her work on NBC’sToday and Dateline NBC. She became a Today co-anchor in 2018.
Career Started
1986, after graduating from Virginia Tech with a degree in broadcast journalism.
NBC Career
Joined NBC News in 1998 as a Dateline NBC correspondent.
Today Show Career
Began hosting the fourth hour of Today in 2007 and became co-anchor of the main morning hours in 2018.
Current Career Status
Left her regular Today morning-show role in January 2025 and continued pursuing media and broadcasting projects.
Husband
Burzis Kanga was her former husband. They married in 2005 and divorced in 2008.
Current Marital Status
Not currently married
Children
Haley Joy Kotb and Hope Catherine Kotb
Education
Virginia Tech, where she earned a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism in 1986.
Net Worth
Estimated at $30 million in 2026; this is a published estimate rather than a verified financial disclosure.
Height in Feet
5’9″
Hair Color
Brown
Eye Color
Brown
Instagram
@hodakotb
Books
She has written several books, including Hoda: How I Survived War Zones, Bad Hair, Cancer, and Kathie Lee.
Podcast
Making Space with Hoda Kotb
Major Recognition
Her career honors include a Peabody Award and Daytime Emmy Awards.
Family Background
Hoda was raised in an Egyptian-American family and has two siblings. She later became a mother to two daughters through adoption.
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Hoda Kotb Public Career Timeline
Year
Career Milestone
1986
Began her professional broadcasting career after graduating from Virginia Tech with a degree in broadcast journalism.
1986–1998
Worked as a news anchor and reporter at several television stations across the United States.
1998
Joined NBC News as a correspondent for Dateline NBC.
2007
Joined the Today show as a co-host of its fourth hour alongside Kathie Lee Gifford.
2009
Received a Daytime Emmy Award as part of the Today team.
2010s
Continued expanding her profile through television journalism, interviews, books, and other media projects.
2015
Became a regular co-anchor of the fourth hour of Today with Kathie Lee Gifford.
2017
Began co-hosting the main Today program on a temporary basis following Matt Lauer’s departure from NBC.
2018
Officially became co-anchor of NBC’sToday alongside Savannah Guthrie.
2019
Continued her work on Today while developing publishing and other media projects.
2021
Launched the Making Space with Hoda Kotb podcast, featuring conversations with notable guests.
2022–2024
Continued anchoring Today, interviewing public figures, covering major events, and working on books and podcast projects.
January 2025
Left her regular role as a Today co-anchor after many years with the program.
2025–2026
Continued working on media, podcasting, publishing, and new professional projects following her departure from the morning show.
Hoda Kotb Family
Family Member
Details
Father
Abdel Kader Kotb
Mother
Sameha “Sami” Kotb
Brother
Adel Kotb
Sister
Hala Kotb
Former Husband
Burzis Kanga
Daughter
Haley Joy Kotb
Daughter
Hope Catherine Kotb
Hoda Kotb Awards & Honors
Year
Award / Honor
Recognition
2002
Edward R. Murrow Award
Recognized for excellence in broadcast journalism
2003
Alfred I. duPont–Columbia University Award
Recognized for outstanding television journalism
2010
Daytime Emmy Award
Part of the Today team recognized for Outstanding Morning Program
2010
Gracie Award
Recognized for her work in television
2016
Daytime Emmy Award
Today recognized as Outstanding Morning Program
2019
Daytime Emmy Award
Today recognized as Outstanding Morning Program
2020
Gracie Award
Recognized for her work as a television personality
2021
Peabody Award
Today was recognized for its coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic
