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Hoda Kotb

ホダ・コット / ほだ・こっと

American journalist

August 9, 1964 (age 61) ・ Norman, Oklahoma, United States

  • Oklahoma
  • journalist
  • writer

My Take

What I admire most about Hoda Kotb is the rare blend of journalistic heft and human warmth she carries. A Peabody, an Edward R. Murrow Award, and a Time 100 nod mark a serious newswoman, yet her real gift was making millions of mornings feel a little kinder through Today. From Oklahoma roots and a Virginia Tech education to decades anchoring national broadcasts, hers is a story of steady, earned trust. I have a soft spot for broadcasters who can be authoritative and gentle at once, and Kotb embodies that balance beautifully. Her Leo presence lit up the screen without ever overpowering the viewer.

1. Profile

Name (English)
Hoda Kotb
Name (Japanese)
ホダ・コット
Reading
ほだ・こっと
Born
August 9, 1964 (age 61)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Leo / Dragon
Origin
Norman, Oklahoma, United States
Blood type
Private
Height
Private
Agency
Private
Occupation
journalist / writer

2. Background

Elementary school
Private
Junior high
Private
High school
Fort Hunt High School
University
Virginia Tech College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences

Awards & achievements

  • 2006 Peabody Awards
  • 2018 Time 100
  • 2021 The Matrix Awards
  • 2002 Edward R. Murrow Award
  • 2019 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host

3. Relationships

Spouse
Private
Children
Private
Parents
Private
Siblings
Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

5. Works & records

CategoryTitleRoleYear
Notable workDateline NBC
Notable workToday

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoda Kotb born?

Born August 9, 1964 (age 61).

Where is Hoda Kotb from?

Hoda Kotb is from Norman, Oklahoma, United States.

What does Hoda Kotb do?

Hoda Kotb works as journalist, writer.

What is Hoda Kotb known for?

Notable works include Dateline NBC, Today.

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7. About this entry

Tags

  • Oklahoma
  • journalist
  • writer
Last updated
2026-06-17

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.