Is Hoda Kotb Still Married? Check Her Relationship History

Is Hoda Kotb Still Married?

No, Hoda Kotb is not married now. Her ex-husband is Burzis Kanga. They got married in 2005 but ended their marriage just three years later in 2008. Hoda and Burzis first met at a Valentine's Day event for the American Heart Association in New Orleans. They had been dating on and off for years, and eventually reconnected after Hoda moved to New York. Burzis proposed in May 2005, and they married in December that year.

Hoda once described their married life as fun, sharing that they enjoyed going to Broadway shows, eating out, and visiting their favorite neighborhood bar in New York. However, in 2007, Hoda was diagnosed with breast cancer, and her marriage to Burzis started falling apart at the same time. Both events made it a very tough year for her. Their divorce was finalized in 2008.

Who is Hoda Kotb?

Hoda Kotb is an American TV journalist, author, and co-host of the Today show on NBC. She has been a main anchor on the show for 17 years and also co-hosts its entertainment-focused fourth hour. Before Today, she worked as a correspondent for Dateline NBC. Hoda has two daughters, Haley and Hope, with her ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman. In 2024, she decided to leave Today to spend more time with her family.

Hoda Kotb Relationship History

Hoda Kotb met Joel Schiffman in 2013, but they kept their relationship private until 2015. They connected after Hoda had a friend email Joel to check if he was single, leading to their first date. The couple moved in together in 2016 and Joel proposed to her in 2019 after adopting two kids. 

However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, their wedding was postponed several times. In January 2022, Hoda announced that she and Joel had decided to part ways. Since then, Hoda has gone on a few dates, but none have turned into serious relationships.

Hoda Kotb Children

Hoda Kotb has two daughters, Haley Joy and Hope Catherine, both adopted. Haley Joy was born on February 14, 2017. Hoda learned about Haley's arrival through an adoption agency, and she named her after Halley's Comet. Haley is known for being a sweet, playful child, and she enjoys being a big sister to Hope.

Hope Catherine was adopted in April 2019. Hoda and her ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman chose her name as a symbol of hope. Hope faced some serious health challenges in 2023 but has been recovering well. The two sisters share a close bond, always holding hands and caring for each other.

 Hoda Kotb Family 

Hoda Kotb was born in Norman, Oklahoma, to Egyptian Muslim parents. Her mother, Sameha ("Sami"), worked at the Library of Congress, and her father, Abdel Kader Kotb, was a fossil energy expert. Her father passed away in 1985 when Hoda was 21 years old. Hoda has a brother named Adel and a sister named Hala.

As a child, Hoda lived in several places, including Egypt for a year and Nigeria. She grew up in West Virginia and Virginia. Hoda often spoke about her family's Egyptian roots, recalling summers spent with her cousins in Egypt. She also shared stories about how her parents' move to the United States allowed her to experience a different life than she might have had in Egypt.

Hoda attended Fort Hunt High School in Virginia, where she was homecoming queen. She went on to study broadcast journalism at Virginia Tech, graduating in 1986.

 Hoda Kotb Career

Hoda Kotb's first on-air job was at WXVT in Greenville, Mississippi. She later worked as a reporter and weekend anchor in Illinois and Florida, before becoming an anchor and reporter in New Orleans from 1992 to 1998. In 2011, she appeared in Martina McBride's music video "I'm Gonna Love You Through It," a song about cancer survivors.

She joined NBC News in 1998 as a correspondent for Dateline NBC. She became a co-host of the fourth hour of Today in 2007, first with Kathie Lee Gifford and later with Jenna Bush Hager. In 2018, Kotb became co-anchor of Today alongside Savannah Guthrie, and in September 2024, she announced her decision to step down from that role but stay with NBC in another position.

In 2010, Hoda Kotb released her bestselling autobiography Hoda: How I Survived War Zones, Bad Hair, Cancer, and Kathie Lee. She has since written several more books, including Ten Years Later (2013) and Where They Belong (2016), featuring inspiring stories of people's life changes. She also wrote two children's books, I've Loved You Since Forever (2018) and You Are My Happy (2019).

Hoda Kotb has received many awards for her work, including the Edward R. Murrow Award in 2002 and multiple Gracie Awards. She won a Peabody Award in 2006 and was part of the Today team that received Daytime Emmy Awards from 2010 to 2012. In 2018, she was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People.

 Hoda Kotb Net Worth

 Hoda Kotb's Net Worth is $ 30 million. She earns her income primarily from her role as a co-anchor on NBC's Today show and through her work as a correspondent for Dateline NBC. Additionally, she generates revenue from her bestselling books and various media appearances.

 Hoda Kotb Age

Hoda Kotb was born on August 9, 1964, she is 60 years old as of 2024. She has had a successful career in journalism and television spanning several decades.

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