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Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Hoda Kotb and Her Daughters Welcome a New Family Member to Their $2.9 Million Home: ‘Meet Our Newest Addition!'
Former 'Today' co-host has expanded her family by welcoming a new puppy into the $2.9 million upstate New York home she shares with her two daughters. The 60-year-old, who announced in September 2024 that she would be stepping down from the hit morning show in order to spend more time with her kids, revealed the 'newest addition' to her family in a sweet Instagram video that showed them welcoming adorable pup Waffles at their abode. In the clip, a woman can be seen dropping off the cute canine to Kotb and her daughters, Haley, 8, and Hope, 6, outside of their Bronxville property, which the former news anchor purchased in the spring of 2024. 'It's official! Meet our newest addition — WAFFLES!' she captioned the heartwarming video. In the post, Kotb joyously claps her hands as Waffles is carried out of a car, before being handed to the mother of two, who then passes the puppy down to Hope and Haley, who are seen jumping for joy as they prepare to meet their new pet. Hope then holds the beige-colored pup with the help of her mom as the dog wags her tail back and forth. 'Look how cute she is,' Kotb says. Waffles' arrival at the Kotb household comes just six months after the on-air anchor officially stepped down from her NBC role after spending decades with the network. Speaking to ahead of her last day on the show, Kotb opened up about her desire to embrace a new routine with her kids at the four-bedroom, five-bathroom, center-hall Colonial. She was excited to have a more 'normal' day-to-day regimen after years of early mornings, she explained. 'I'm just going to let us be a family with a normal rhythm of life. See what we become,' the on-air celebrity, who was replaced by Craig Melvin, said. 'I'm going to let [my daughters] take more trips and stay up a little later because part of the reason I put them to bed at that hour is because I've got to go to bed. I'm like, 'Goodnight! Everyone's going to bed.' They're like, 'It's 6:30!' I'm like, 'Yeah, lights out!'' Since then, the popular TV host has devoted much of her energy to her children, regularly sharing updates from her new life in the suburbs with her 2.7 million Instagram followers. That new life, she revealed recently, also includes the girls' father, Kotb's former fiancé Joel Schiffman, who recently spent time at the Bronxville dwelling while celebrating Father's Day. Kotb took to Instagram to share sweet images of her former partner enjoying a fun-filled day in and around her home, proving that—despite their split—the duo are putting their past behind them in order to focus on co-parenting their daughters. In one image, Schiffman, 67, could be seen grinning from ear to ear while sharing a sweet embrace with his kids inside 60-year-old Kotb's kitchen at her $2.9 million home, which she purchased in April 2024, shortly before she quit the 'Today' show. A second snap showed him strolling hand in hand with Hope through what appeared to be a local mall. Kotb gushed about Schiffman in the caption, penning, 'A great father's day for a great dad! Happy Father's Day Joel!' Although Schiffman and Kotb once lived together in New York City with their kids, the mother of two made the decision in 2024 to move her children to the suburbs in a bid to give them more 'normality,' while it's thought her former partner remained in Manhattan. However, he made sure to take a break from the honking taxis and towering skyscrapers to make a trip to Bronxville, which is a mere 30-minute drive from Manhattan. Schiffman's journey upstate comes just weeks after Kotb revealed that her move had been motivated, at least in part, by her daughter Hope's Type 1 diabetes diagnosis. During a May 28 appearance on 'Today,' Kotb explained there was another reason behind her decision, conceding that she wanted to spend more time with her daughter, rather than worrying about her health constantly because she was away from her. 'As anyone with a child who has Type 1 [diabetes], especially a little kid, you're constantly watching, you're constantly monitoring, you're constantly checking, which is what I did all the time when I was [on the 'Today' show]. You're distracted,' she shared. 'You just get a priority check in your life. I can be here and sweating what's happening to Hope in the morning and in the night, or I can be there and feel relief that I can see.' Purple Rain! Vibrant Violet Villa That Would Make Prince Proud Hits a High Note at the Top of Most Popular Homes List Historic Cape Cod Estate That Sits Next to Famed Kennedy Compound Returns to the Market—With $6 Million Price Increase Couple Spent Just $360K on This Modest Oregon Home Featured in 'Twilight' Movies—Now They're Making $140K a Year Renting It Out to Fans
Miami Herald
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Hoda Kotb welcomes special new addition to her family
Former 'Today' show anchor Hoda Kotb's family has grown by one. On Thursday, July 10, Kotb, 60, took to her Instagram page to share a video of her two daughters, Haley Joy, 8, and Hope Catherine, 6, meeting the newest addition to their family. The video showed Haley and Hope shocked over welcoming their new puppy into their lives. 'Mama, can I hold her,' Hope is heard asking Kotb as the pup takes in her new surroundings. 'It's official! Meet our newest addition— WAFFLES,' Kotb captioned the video. In the comments, Kotb's fans shared in the enjoyment. 'Watching Hoda girl live her best life with her girls fills my WHOLE HEART,' one commenter wrote. 'The best feeling is bringing a new pup into the family when you have kids ! So cute,' another comment read. 'Nothing like having a dog as a child. Adorable,' shared another commenter. The adorable video of Waffles comes just over a month after Kotb revealed her youngest daughter, Hope, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. 'As anyone with a child who has Type 1 (knows), especially a little kid, you're constantly watching, you're constantly monitoring, you're constantly checking, which is what I did all the time when I was (at 'Today'). You're distracted,' Kotb explained while talking with current 'Today' show co-hosts Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin in May. 'You just get a priority check in your life,' Kotb continued. 'I can be here and sweating what's happening to Hope in the morning and in the night, or I can be there and feel relief that I can see.'
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hota Kotb Calls Ex-Fiancé Joel Schiffman a 'Great Dad' to Their 2 Daughters in Heartwarming Father's Day Tribute
Hoda Kotb is honoring her ex-fiancé, Joel Schiffman, on Father's Day The two split in January 2022 They share daughters Haley Joy and Hope CatherineHoda Kotb is honoring her ex-fiancé, Joel Schiffman, on Father's Day. On Sunday, June 15, Kotb celebrated the holiday by penning a special tribute to Schiffman, with whom she shares daughters Hope Catherine, 5, and Haley Joy, 9. In the post, the mom of two shared photos of Schiffman with his two girls, calling him a "great dad." "A great father's day for a great dad ! Happy father's day Joel!" she wrote in the caption. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Kotb and Schiffman got engaged in November 2019. They announced their split in January 2022 after eight years together. The former television personality gave a glimpse into their breakup on the Jamie Kern Lima Show last August, expressing, "I think when people are growing at different paces, it's hard to be in sync. And I think a lot of people are probably in these situations. And I get it." She, however, spoke highly of Schiffman, calling him "one of the best people I know. " "He really is a great human being," Kotb said. "And I feel like I'm a great human being. But sometimes two great human beings together isn't enough to make it work." When the two announced their split, Kotb shared on Today that they vowed to continue to be "loving parents to our adorable, delightful children." "It's not like something happened. They say sometimes relationships are meant to be there for a reason, or a season or for a lifetime. And I feel like ours was meant to be there for a season," she said in a January 2022 broadcast. She added that he was a "great guy" and a "very kind and loving person." "I feel privileged to have spent eight years with him. We are both good and we are both kind of going on our way and our path. We'll be good parents to those two lovely kids," she said at the time. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Their co-parenting relationship is one Kotb told PEOPLE in August 2022 that they've been able to figure out with ease. "He'll have a Saturday, and I'll do the Sunday. We switch each week. He'll take the girls and do some fun things, and I'll take some quiet time. It's a healthy mix, and the kids love it. He's a great dad," she told PEOPLE. Kotb added that they also have great communication as they are "very open about fixing things so that everybody's needs are being me." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hoda Kotb Reunites With Ex Joel Schiffman as They Celebrate Father's Day With Their Daughters at TV Host's Suburban Home
Former 'Today' host Hoda Kotb had a heartfelt reunion when her ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman this weekend, when she welcomed the financier into her suburban home for a Father's Day celebration with their two daughters. The TV host-turned-wellness guru took to Instagram to share sweet images of her former partner enjoying a fun-filled day in and around her Bronxville property, proving that—despite their split—the duo are putting their past behind them in order to focus on co-parenting daughters Haley, 9, and Hope, 5. In one image, Schiffman, 67, could be seen grinning from ear-to-ear while sharing a sweet embrace with his kids inside 60-year-old Kotb's kitchen at her $2.9 million home, which she purchased in April 2024, shortly before she quit the 'Today' show. A second snap showed him strolling hand-in-hand with Hope through what appeared to be a local mall. Kotb, who stepped down from her on-screen role alongside in January, gushed about Schiffman in the caption, penning, 'A great father's day for a great dad! Happy Father's Day Joel!' Although Schiffman and Kotb once lived together in New York City with their kids, the mother of two made the decision in 2024 to move her children to the suburbs in a bid to give them more 'normality,' while it's thought her former partner remained in Manhattan. However, he made sure to take a break from the honking taxis and towering skyscrapers to make a trip to Bronxville, which is a mere 30-minute drive from Manhattan. Schiffman's journey upstate comes just weeks after Kotb revealed that her move had been motivated, at least in part, by her daughter Hope's Type 1 diabetes diagnosis. During a May 28 appearance on 'Today,' Kotb explained there was another reason behind her decision, conceding that she wanted to spend more time with her daughter, rather than worrying about her health constantly because she was away from her. 'As anyone with a child who has Type 1 [diabetes], especially a little kid, you're constantly watching, you're constantly monitoring, you're constantly checking, which is what I did all the time when I was [on the 'Today' show]. You're distracted,' she shared. 'You just get a priority check in your life. I can be here and sweating what's happening to Hope in the morning and in the night, or I can be there and feel relief that I can see.' Kotb first revealed that her younger daughter was struggling with a health issue in March 2023, when she explained that Hope had been hospitalized for an undisclosed condition. Less than two years later, Kotb decided to move her family to Bronxville, NY, where she purchased a stunning $2.9 million property just a short walk from her kids' school. Speaking to ahead of her last day on the show, Kotb opened up about her desire to embrace a new routine with her kids at the four-bedroom, five-bathroom, center-hall Colonial. She was excited to have a more 'normal' day-to-day regimen after years of early mornings, she explained. 'I'm just going to let us be a family with a normal rhythm of life. See what we become,' the on-air celebrity, who was replaced by Craig Melvin, said. 'I'm going to let [my daughters] take more trips and stay up a little later because part of the reason I put them to bed at that hour is because I've got to go to bed. I'm like, 'Goodnight! Everyone's going to bed.' They're like, 'It's 6:30!' I'm like, 'Yeah, lights out!'' Kotb said in August that she had a vision when it came to finding the perfect family home, revealing in an episode of 'Today' that she wanted to create a 'warm and cozy' environment where her children could relax and find sanctuary. 'It's all new,' she said of her move. 'New kids, new school, new things, new everything. And it's funny because all I could think of was that I wanted my house for the kids to feel warm and cozy and a place where they want to hang. And that's it.' She added in an interview with People: 'I want my kids to feel grass on their feet, and play in the yard, and ride bikes down the street, and run up and down the stairs.' In October, just a few months after her move, Kotb further shared how moving to the suburbs had helped Hope to overcome her severe health issues—albeit without disclosing what those issues were. 'We're in a place where Hope is thriving,' noted Kotb. 'She's improving, we're watching her, and I think as time goes on, we'll have a better handle on it, but we're already seeing great differences. 'I have people helping us out. I feel like she is finding steady footing.' Now, Kotb is focusing on her new wellness brand, Joy 101, which allows people to achieve more grounded and calming lifestyles. Just weeks ago, she revealed that she had paired up with HGTV icon Joanna Gaines to transform her wellness office space. Families Are Sticking Together: Multigenerational Homebuying Hits an All-Time High as Americans Battle Soaring Cost of Living Home Listings Flooding the Market Are Giving Buyers More Options 'My Sellers Lost $10K After Their Home Was Relisted'—Here's How You Can Prepare
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Craig Melvin Panics Over Hoda Kotb Run-In After 'Today' Exit: 'I Thought She Wanted It All Back'
Even five months into his time as a co-anchor on Today, Craig Melvin is watching his back. The 46-year-old journalist took over Hoda Kotb's news desk seat in January after Kotb made the decision to leave the Today show in favor of getting in more time with her daughters Haley, 8, and Hope, 6. "I saw Hoda yesterday and she was up on the fifth floor and she was getting ready to tape one of her podcasts and she came through the door,' Melvin shared on Today on June 11. 'And I was like, 'Uh-oh.'' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Why was Melvin worried? The father of two admitted of Kotb, 'I thought she wanted it all back." Melvin's co-anchors Carson Daly, Savannah Guthrie, Jenna Bush Hager and Al Roker quickly reassured him that Kotb wasn't going to come back and take his new job. 'I think somebody needs a hug,' Roker quipped, standing up and embracing Melvin. 'You're good enough, and dog gone it, you're likable.' Guthrie, who shares the news desk with Melvin, added, 'You're the one we want. It's yours now, whether you like it or not.' 'No, I love it,' Melvin said, before jokingly adding, 'most days.' Daly had a bold suggestion, telling Melvin, 'You should put it in your next contract that you get to keep all your clothes and that Hoda's not allowed in the building anymore.' But Melvin quickly replied, 'No, no!' Ahead of taking over the role in January, Melvin admitted to PEOPLE that he was nervous yet excited. 'I'm anxious but at the same time, it's the first time I've been this excited about anything outside the day I got married and the birth of my two children,' Melvin previously told PEOPLE. 'I am beyond stoked.' Kotb told PEOPLE of Melvin, 'He is the natural perfect person. I told him, 'There's nothing to be worried about. You have all the things that you need.' ' Last month, Kotb opened up to PEOPLE about her difficult decision to leave the NBC morning show after 17 years. 'It's really cool to just realize that there's so much more to life,' she said. 'I wasn't able to bear witness to my kids' daily lives because of what I was doing. I got to see Haley sing 'What a Wonderful World' at 9:15 a.m. — I would have missed that. I used to think life was the big things, but it really is all the stuff that happens in between.' Kotb has also been grappling with her daughter Hope's type 1 diabetes diagnosis, an autoimmune disease that prevents the pancreas from making its own insulin, requiring vigilant blood sugar monitoring and frequent insulin injections. 'It's kind of constant care for Hope. We're monitoring her 24/7,' she said, calling her daughter a 'trooper' for having had to deal with the unpleasant realities of treatment. Read the original article on People
