How Old Is Hoda From Today Show

So the other morning, I’m half-awake, coffee in hand, watching Today. Hoda Kotb is beaming at the camera, and I suddenly blurt out, “Wait, how old is she, anyway?”

My husband looked at me like I’d asked for the secret to eternal youth. Which, in a way, I had.

You know that feeling when a familiar face makes you realize time is weird? That was my moment. Let’s settle this once and for all. Hoda Kotb was born on August 9, 1964.

That makes her 60 years old as of today. Yes, sixty. Sixty.

I know, I know—you probably thought she was younger. Or older. (Don’t lie, we all play this game.)

The Math That Smacks You in the Face

Let’s do the quick mental gymnastics. 2024 minus 1964 equals 60. She celebrated her landmark 60th birthday just a few weeks ago, in August 2024.

The show threw her a huge party. There were balloons, emotional speeches, and probably some very good cake. Because that’s what the Today family does.

But here’s the kicker: she looks nothing like 60. Not that 60 is supposed to look any certain way, but you know what I mean.

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What’s her trick? Is it the early mornings? The constant smiling? A deal with a television devil? (Just kidding… mostly.)

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I think it’s simpler than that. Hoda has this effortless energy that feels like a warm blanket. She doesn’t seem to carry the weight of her age.

She’s a mom, a cancer survivor, a marathon runner. She’s been through the wringer, and she still shows up at 7 a.m. looking like she just won a prize.

Let me give you a side note: I once tried to run a mile after watching her run the New York Marathon. I lasted about three minutes and ate a bagel. So, respect where respect is due.

A Timeline of Hoda’s Decades (Funny Edition)

1964-1985: Born in Oklahoma, raised in West Virginia. She was a sorority girl at Virginia Tech. I picture her with big hair and even bigger dreams.

1986-1998: A local news reporter in… wait for it… Greenville, Mississippi. Then New Orleans. She was climbing the ladder, one hurricane story at a time.

1998-2008: Dateline NBC. This is where she got serious. She covered tough stories, like war and crime. And then she joined Today as a fill-in host.

2008-2024: The Hoda Era. She took over the fourth hour with Kathie Lee Gifford. Wine glasses, friendship, and spontaneous dancing. The world fell in love.

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So from local news to Today royalty. That’s a 40-year career. And she’s only 60. That’s insane when you think about it.

Why Age Is Actually Her Superpower

Here’s the ironic part: we obsess over a number, but Hoda’s age is what makes her so good at her job. She has credibility.

She can talk to a 90-year-old grandmother about loss because she’s lived through it. She can laugh with a 20-year-old pop star because she hasn’t lost her childlike joy.

She’s not trying to be 30. She’s not pretending to be 50. She’s just Hoda—a 60-year-old woman who still finds life exciting.

And let’s be real: if you have to pick a spirit animal, picking the one who is 60 and still drinking wine on live television is a solid choice.

But Wait, Does She Ever Talk About It?

Oh, she owns it. On her birthday, she posted on Instagram: “60 never looked so good… or felt so good.” And she meant it.

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She’s open about getting Botox (she admitted it on air, because of course she did). She’s honest about the grey hairs and the reading glasses. Zero filter.

That’s what makes her different. Most celebrities hide the details. She just says, “Yep, I’m old enough to be your mom, and I’m still here.”

(Side note: Can you imagine being Savannah Guthrie and sharing a desk with someone who just casually drops “I’m 60” while you’re both eating yogurt? Savannah is only 52, by the way. The age difference is 8 years. Eight. That’s nothing.)

The Takeaway: Stop Counting, Start Sipping

So how old is Hoda from the Today show? 60 years young. But honestly, her age doesn’t define her.

What defines her is that she laughs at herself. She cries on air. She hugs her co-hosts like they’re her children. She takes a vacation to Italy and comes back with a tan and a story.

If you’ve made it this far, let me ask you: how old do you feel? Because I’m betting it’s not the number on your driver’s license. Hoda is proof that age is just a measurement of how many mornings you’ve woken up. And she’s woken up at 3 a.m. for 25 of them.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go re-evaluate my own life choices. And maybe buy a pair of running shoes. Or just a better coffee mug. One step at a time.