Hoda Kotb on the Joy of Raising Haley and Hope - and Why She'd Adopt Again | PEOPLE

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  • čas přidán 15. 08. 2022
  • In this exclusive interview for PEOPLE's Family Issue cover, 'TODAY' host Hoda Kotb opens up about instilling "confidence and humility" in daughters Haley, 5, and Hope, 3, learning to not be so hard on herself over tough parenting moments, co-parenting with her ex, and how she tears up thinking about expanding her family: "If it's meant to come to me, I'm ready!"
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  • @jennan124
    @jennan124 Před rokem +117

    Adoption is such a great gift to a child. May God bless Hoda

    • @robincercone5117
      @robincercone5117 Před rokem +2

      most of the time, not all

    • @ladylibra1919
      @ladylibra1919 Před rokem

      ADOPTION IS A GREAT NAME FOR SELLING CHILDREN IF I SOLD MY CHILD I'D GO TO JAIL.SORRAGATES TOO THEY ARE PAYING PEOPLE FOR BABIES...AND THATS JUST TRUTH JS SHRUGS OK I;LL CALL YALL TOMORROW DONT COME FOR ME I'M FULL OF FIRE I COMMENT MY OPINION JUST LIKE YOU DID.TRUTH

    • @davisholman8149
      @davisholman8149 Před rokem +1

      Thank you birth mothers - for choosing life.😘

    • @ShieldsSamantha
      @ShieldsSamantha Před 2 měsíci

      Adoption is trauma.

  • @BratBustersParenting
    @BratBustersParenting Před rokem +71

    I loved being adopted. I always felt special because I was "chosen". 😊

    • @PrincessDie187
      @PrincessDie187 Před rokem +2

      Exactly

    • @applebomb4091
      @applebomb4091 Před rokem

      you shouldn't its because your biological parents don't want you.

    • @ShieldsSamantha
      @ShieldsSamantha Před 2 měsíci

      I hated being adopted, looking and feeling different from my adopting family. I never felt "chosen." I felt abandoned.

  • @Jen-jo5qu
    @Jen-jo5qu Před rokem +74

    What a beautiful soul. So great to see Hoda happy!

  • @maryamalfayed223
    @maryamalfayed223 Před rokem +28

    I have been a big Hoda fan through the years, watching the many highs and lows throughout her life but there is nothing better than seeing her whole entire being light up when it comes to her and her girls!. Her children are beautiful and fun to see! ... I'm so happy that Hoda has found her forever! ❤️🌹❤️

  • @salyol7
    @salyol7 Před rokem +12

    Nice that she still gets along with Joel.Such a sweet person Hoda.Her mom seems so lovely too.

  • @johntirado-glover3574
    @johntirado-glover3574 Před rokem +7

    Being a parent is life changing experience. Hoda is such a great person.

  • @paulaharlfinger829
    @paulaharlfinger829 Před rokem +10

    Hoda Kotb is the most genuine, beautiful and joyful soul♡

  • @erikaleonard2848
    @erikaleonard2848 Před rokem +49

    I absolutely love adoption stories like this!!😁 🥰

  • @unfailingcolt8928
    @unfailingcolt8928 Před rokem +32

    What a beautiful family Hoda. Your daughters are absolutely gorgeous!! I’m an older parent too, you got this!!!!🙏❤️

  • @lubrown763
    @lubrown763 Před rokem +26

    This is a great interview. Hoda is beautiful and she is raising a beautiful family ❤️

  • @wsatv3409
    @wsatv3409 Před rokem +5

    This completely moved me as I adopted 2 young boys,, Everything she said resonates with my soul.. Adoption is a gift to the whole family! Adoption is a gift to your village, it touches every heart

    • @ShieldsSamantha
      @ShieldsSamantha Před 2 měsíci

      Adoption is trauma. Family separation is trauma.

  • @loonyspoonie3655
    @loonyspoonie3655 Před rokem +20

    Hoda Kotb inspires me to live my life with more grace and irreverence through her beautiful example.

  • @twingytwango6971
    @twingytwango6971 Před rokem +8

    Wow, her children are growing up sooooo fast!!! Delightful

  • @malloryjines5050
    @malloryjines5050 Před rokem +5

    This woman is one of the most genuine humans around. So love her!

  • @susanb5058
    @susanb5058 Před rokem +26

    Love seeing Hoda’s pure joy with her beautiful daughters! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @mmmmlllljohn
    @mmmmlllljohn Před rokem +9

    I’m happy for Koda and her husband. The girls are beautiful! ❤️🇨🇦

  • @melaniethompson7045
    @melaniethompson7045 Před rokem +8

    I’m bawling! I ♥️you Hoda Kotb!

  • @dorrettelliott1843
    @dorrettelliott1843 Před rokem +9

    Honda I am so happy for you. Your girls are beautiful. Be bless

  • @glendamott6420
    @glendamott6420 Před rokem +4

    You’re my favorite person please don’t change .

  • @ImagineItColoring
    @ImagineItColoring Před rokem +10

    Thank you for sharing a glimps of your family.

  • @bblove9945
    @bblove9945 Před rokem +10

    The children are beautiful.🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @margaretapplin2746
    @margaretapplin2746 Před rokem +6

    Hoda, you're an Angel.

  • @rick5653
    @rick5653 Před rokem +12

    I’m so sorry that they lost their daddy. Their hearts must be broken like so many other couples that split up. Hopefully they’ll be fine and will adjust later

  • @angelwings3128
    @angelwings3128 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful, you have a lot of love in your heart! 💕. Your mix of confidence & humility is lovely!

  • @cindibush8880
    @cindibush8880 Před rokem +6

    They are both beautiful ❤️❤️..I remember when Haley came home 🏠 I was crying 😭..So happy for you.💕💖💞

  • @mars6447
    @mars6447 Před rokem +6

    God bless you Hoda and girls , beautiful story

  • @paulachambers5822
    @paulachambers5822 Před rokem +4

    Beautiful, I feel encouraged.

  • @christinesuemorris
    @christinesuemorris Před rokem +4

    What a beautiful story! God bless them all 💗

  • @bmwatt2151
    @bmwatt2151 Před rokem +1

    You are SUCH A BEAUTIFIL PERSON & BEAUTIFIL MOTHER!! How BLESSED your daughter's are to have you to have chosen them as your daughter's. As a Grandparent myself I just LOVED how you Honored your Mother as their loving Grandma. Thank you Hoda for the GREAT example you are as a parent in this world. Many Blessings💙😇💙

  • @roxanaalvarez1543
    @roxanaalvarez1543 Před rokem +2

    What a great segment , she’s a beautiful soul , so much insight

  • @carolynmarion5480
    @carolynmarion5480 Před rokem +12

    Aw Hoda is such a sweet soul & deserves her family. 🙏💕

  • @phillipswatson3452
    @phillipswatson3452 Před rokem +7

    AWWW, LOVELY VIDEO 💕 THANKS FOR SHARING 👼

  • @nechialee4624
    @nechialee4624 Před rokem +2

    So beautiful, what a lovely story ❤❤❤❤

  • @majesea
    @majesea Před rokem +5

    Love Hoda - so genuine 💕

  • @shanawesthoff9622
    @shanawesthoff9622 Před rokem +6

    Love Hoda, she is so inspiring

  • @martharosenthal150
    @martharosenthal150 Před rokem +3

    What a lovely story🌟

  • @patriciaworrel4637
    @patriciaworrel4637 Před rokem +1

    I'm so glad for you !

  • @vondatraill3766
    @vondatraill3766 Před rokem +4

    Bless you for your beautiful heart! What a awesome story. They are sooo beautiful! You all are very happy😊amazing what you have done for them!! Remember there is no manual for bringing up children so try to go easy on yourself. 💕👏🏻🌟🧚🏻

  • @jennynesheim5963
    @jennynesheim5963 Před rokem +3

    Okay that was beautiful, Honda is the best human ever❤️👏🙏

  • @pambalakhan6020
    @pambalakhan6020 Před 11 měsíci

    I’ve always been a fan of Hoda. Very genuine compassionate person. One happy beautiful family❗️❤️

  • @lizcoello1095
    @lizcoello1095 Před rokem

    I love Hoda ! I ran into her in Central Park and went over to her to say how I enjoyed her work on television. She was really friendly and charming.❤

  • @patriciaschuster1371
    @patriciaschuster1371 Před rokem +2

    Such a beautiful person!

  • @87jcksn
    @87jcksn Před rokem +5

    Beautiful!!

  • @tonyaknight131
    @tonyaknight131 Před rokem +1

    God Bless Hoda and her beautiful family . We love you 🥳..

  • @Ninabnina711
    @Ninabnina711 Před rokem +14

    She looks great for age. I wish I had my own little family too.❤

  • @sadiyakazi1118
    @sadiyakazi1118 Před rokem +2

    She's just wonderful 🤩

  • @jamesmondsexperience
    @jamesmondsexperience Před rokem +4

    I love this for you!!

  • @sylviarodriguez2685
    @sylviarodriguez2685 Před rokem +4

    Hoda is so authentic! I am overjoyed that she decided to adopt!So many children in orphanages!
    Because you are so loving what about a sheltered animal?
    Thank you for sharing!

  • @fabijohns4014
    @fabijohns4014 Před rokem +3

    So beautiful!!

  • @prettybrowneyes1990
    @prettybrowneyes1990 Před rokem +4

    Even if Hoda has a nanny (along with lots of family assistance) to be raising a 5yr old and a 3yr at 58 yrs old is tremendous... Love knows no age boundaries; kudos to her. However, her ex-fiancée Joel, who's a few yrs older than she (they were quietly together for almost 10 yrs before she adopted Haley) probably canceled their wedding and moved on from their relationship because he (as a father and grandfather) may not have wanted to raise very young children all over again at this time in his latter years, he's still their legal father though so I'm sure those sweet little girls will always know him as a loving father :)

  • @Enjoyinglife22
    @Enjoyinglife22 Před rokem

    I just love Honda! She is a beacon of light and super sweet! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @marvaclarke6554
    @marvaclarke6554 Před rokem +1

    This lady is an angel, awesome

  • @tammyharper4152
    @tammyharper4152 Před rokem +6

    Beautiful family

  • @lilliecrutchfield2798
    @lilliecrutchfield2798 Před rokem +1

    You are such an Amazing Awesome, ,Incredible,! I listen to this video and you are so patient, caring woman!! I feel you and see the love you show these little angels!! You look so happy! God Bless you and your family! Love this!❤

  • @gasarolita9597
    @gasarolita9597 Před rokem +5

    Well done Mum♥️🏆❤️💋, when you have kids ! You always busy in your mind and enjoy love!

  • @ladyj5701
    @ladyj5701 Před rokem +3

    beautiful what joy!

  • @KathyRopa-uk9ws
    @KathyRopa-uk9ws Před 10 měsíci

    Hoda you are a beautiful person inside and out. God Bless.

  • @emeloz5952
    @emeloz5952 Před rokem

    I love Hoda , she is a beautiful soul,so much insight she is the best

  • @josefinafigueroa1162
    @josefinafigueroa1162 Před rokem +3

    Love Hoda ur the best💙💙

  • @theresarosenberger9384
    @theresarosenberger9384 Před rokem +1

    Remarkable Hoda ..great mom

  • @brendakent2939
    @brendakent2939 Před rokem +3

    Great interview and NOLA fan loves Hota!

  • @TheNickiok
    @TheNickiok Před rokem +1

    They are so gorgeous Hoda!

  • @donnapaul5426
    @donnapaul5426 Před rokem

    Wow, so Beautiful ... that's God plans Hoda cherrish every moment with them❤❤

  • @NS-lx4hx
    @NS-lx4hx Před rokem

    So happy for her

  • @teracoffin6116
    @teracoffin6116 Před rokem +5

    I don't get the whole age factor. 50 now a days is much different from back in the day. I see 20nyear Olds that are the epidemy of what is expected of a 50 year old. Changing the stereotype by leading is key for educating people. Case and point, Hoda"s mom looks amazing!
    And what a difference parenting is , when maturity and growth is a factor. So many developed tools to help nurture a sound human being.

  • @paulajf4205
    @paulajf4205 Před rokem +10

    What a special family. I wonder if she's open to adopting an older child. There is such a need for that and given her age, I hope she would consider that.

  • @PrincessDie187
    @PrincessDie187 Před rokem +1

    This is beautiful; they're so cute.

  • @marymakin6488
    @marymakin6488 Před 10 měsíci

    My daughter is almost 30 and she still holds my hand!

  • @eleanorek.leslie9818
    @eleanorek.leslie9818 Před rokem

    Hoda, we live each day!!

  • @atomisticpartb525
    @atomisticpartb525 Před rokem +4

    Super sisters. Love it!

  • @gbaratta
    @gbaratta Před rokem +1

    The pics of them eating spaghetti was taken at the restaurant I work at omg

  • @soul-zc4ny
    @soul-zc4ny Před rokem +1

    Hoda.
    God bless you with your two little gifts.
    I pray that God will keep on blessing you in every way.
    And I pray that God will bless you with a prince after God's own heart because you deserve the best.
    Keep smiling and keep your head up.
    I pray that God will bless you with a little boy.
    You are in deed such a loving mom

  • @amandasookhoo1872
    @amandasookhoo1872 Před rokem +2

    awwwww soso sweet🥰💖👍👍💐🦋🦋

  • @rach_i
    @rach_i Před rokem

    Beautiful

  • @rholloway717
    @rholloway717 Před rokem

    " i want to hold their hands forever" ❤

  • @rmrita55
    @rmrita55 Před rokem +1

    I love her

  • @darlahkelley9800
    @darlahkelley9800 Před rokem +4

    You are Beautiful Mom 👩 ❤️ Hoda

  • @luzfielduran4251
    @luzfielduran4251 Před rokem +1

    Congratulations Hoda you have beautiful 🤩 girls

  • @SeaTurtle515
    @SeaTurtle515 Před rokem

    Lovely family.

  • @meseretwolde263
    @meseretwolde263 Před rokem +1

    God blessed you 💔💔💔💔💔

  • @kandy777
    @kandy777 Před rokem +1

    They are beautiful girls ❤️❤️

  • @eccentricityxoxo5378
    @eccentricityxoxo5378 Před rokem +2

    They couldn't have a better mom ,lucky little girls!

  • @beatriceowusuachaw6210
    @beatriceowusuachaw6210 Před rokem +2

    I watched you most mornings

  • @darlahkelley9800
    @darlahkelley9800 Před rokem +4

    Super Sister's Forever

  • @MaryMartinez-ob2mk
    @MaryMartinez-ob2mk Před rokem +1

    👋 People Hi there, ☺❤We love you, Ms.Hoda Kotb.☺❤ (☺😷🙋✌)

  • @tracynickels164
    @tracynickels164 Před rokem

    Yaaaah you!!!!

  • @mienafriggstad3360
    @mienafriggstad3360 Před rokem +1

    ❤️🙏

  • @tammipineda4121
    @tammipineda4121 Před rokem +1

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @theresadia70
    @theresadia70 Před rokem

    Have fun Y’a Hoda with the two Charming Girls I hope you get one more because I heard tu saying that you want to expend your Family I’ll tell you something Hoda very trous full they ‘r the one who are lucky 🍀 to have a mom 👍 like you Hoda dear God bless all your Family I I which the best to you .

  • @pennypautzke3348
    @pennypautzke3348 Před rokem +3

    Beautiful girls

  • @jodys2958
    @jodys2958 Před rokem +5

    Hoda woman is da bomb! I think she's a fabulous gal! Guthrie is the problem on the Today show n has been since day one. SG is the reason I stopped watching the show. I truly miss my Hoda, but cldn't stomach that Savannah broad at all...
    Hoda woman (as KLG wld call her 💜) is a beautiful n wonderful person n her girls r just too C.U.T.E!!!!!!!

  • @kandy777
    @kandy777 Před rokem +1

    Where are they from if you don’t mind me asking 👋🏻💞

  • @gladysaviles6800
    @gladysaviles6800 Před rokem

    I think you are awesome I am your greatest fan..

  • @TheDesouza79
    @TheDesouza79 Před rokem +1

    💕💕💕💕💕💕

  • @cheryldodd-marko9787
    @cheryldodd-marko9787 Před rokem

    Bryant park....🕊🇺🇲💕

  • @annleslie7826
    @annleslie7826 Před rokem +1

    Susan McComas ❤️

  • @hasaheadachenow
    @hasaheadachenow Před rokem +2

    I love my kids that way…

  • @cmnichols30
    @cmnichols30 Před rokem

    🥰

  • @annagarza7299
    @annagarza7299 Před rokem

    You have a beautiful family ❤️ you were talking in the interview that you found a half eaten peach 🍑 by the fireplace I learned after becoming a mommy that you can’t stress over the small stuff the house is not pristine OH WELL THATS THE MOMMY LIFE and making memories are more important you just don’t know what the future will bring like our family we had a 7 yr old boy and a 6 yr old girl our son was playing flag football and he started to complain about his right knee hurting I called the sr he said if he keeps complaining bring him in he did so I made an appointment and daddy had to take mom was working they took X-rays and the next day I stopped at the dr office and he took me into his office he put the X-ray up and said THAT IS A TUMOR AND I DONT KNOW WHAT KIND I fell to my knees In one second our life changed 😭💔 moral of story do not take your kids for granted live everyday as though it is your last ❤️ our son was diagnosed with cancer osteosarcoma 😭💔😭😭😭😭

  • @lindalewis8001
    @lindalewis8001 Před rokem +3

    Hey pretty lady listen are you doing are you going to get married just asking stay safe and strong blessings 🙏❤️