Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie on Their Favorite Celeb Interview and If They Ever Wanted a Do-Over (Exclusive)

Hoda Kotb loves nothing more than being a mom and was overcome with emotion during a sweet segment on Friday's Today.MORE: Exclusive first look at Hoda Kotb's new role with Savannah GuthrieThe TV star received the best surprise from her two young daughters, Haley and Hope, who sent in a video message to their mother ahead of Mother's Day.Haley and Hope were seen decorating a mug for their mom, as they told her: "Mom, we're making a surprise for you. Happy Mother's Day mama, we hope you like the surprise we made for you."VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb surprised by her daughters Haley and Hope on airClearly emotional, a touched Hoda then received the surprises in the studio - a hand printed mug with the message: "Mom, we hope you think of us when you enjoy your hot tea in the morning," and a heart-shaped plate with the words: "Thanks for being the best mom."MORE: Hoda Kotb pens emotional tribute following death of former co-starMORE: Hoda Kotb opens up about body image in heated debate with co-starAfter the special clip was shared on the show's official Instagram account, many viewers took to commenting on the touching surprise.""I know she was holding down those tears hard," one wrote, while another commented: "This is so special." A third added: "Omg! So sweet Hoda." Hoda Kotb is a doting mom to daughters Haley and HopeHoda shares Haley and Hope with her ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman.

For the second time, Savannah Guthrie has contracted Covid-19, as she shared Friday on her Instagram page.

A post shared by Savannah Guthrie (@savannahguthrie)Guthrie, who received the first dose her vaccine live on air alongside other anchors in April 2021, previously tested positive for COVID in January 2022. The 50-year-old co-anchor reported to work virtually to share that news. Her co-host, Hoda Kotb, had tested positive for the virus almost a week before Guthrie.

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager have one of the tightest bonds in morning television, both on-screen and off. The two television stars opened up in a recent installment of their show Today with Hoda and Jenna about their unconventional bond given their wide age gap.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares tearful reveal days ahead of Mother's Day with daughters"They said 'Have you ever had a friendship with somebody that's a little older?'" Jenna said, before simply gesturing to Hoda and repeatedly saying "Hello?"VIDEO: Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb host New Year's Eve SpecialAs the audience laughed, Hoda also chimed in: "We're sitting right here." The two have an almost 20 year age gap, with Hoda at 57 and Jenna at 40.She further explained: "I do think the most interesting people have friends of all ages because number one - like, the things we talk about have nothing to do with our ages."MORE: Jenna Bush Hager says she's 'so lucky' as she shares sweet family update involving her co-starsAnd Jenna couldn't agree more, emphatically adding: "Or even our cultural references! First of all, they're the same. "Second of all, we are in the same stage of life.

Hoda Kotb has paid a heartbreaking tribute on social media following the devastating news of country singer Naomi Judd's passing.MORE: Hoda Kotb opens up about body image in heated debate with co-starThe Today star had interviewed Naomi on the NBC daytime show on several occasions, and was upset to hear about her death.She wrote alongside a link to the story: "So saddened by this news. @kathielgifford and i treasured the moments we shared with her on our show. One of a kind.

death on Saturday sparked reactions from across Hollywood honoring the Grammy-winner singer of The Judds.Judd died at 76, with no further details disclosed about her cause of death. Celebrities to politicians, from Carrie Underwood to Gov. Mike Huckabee, shared their condolences and memories on social media.Underwood offered her prayers to the family on Twitter, saying that “country music lost a true legend.” While Huckabee said he was “devastated” by Judd’s death, adding on his Twitter that the duo The Judds “was one of great duos of all time.

Savannah Guthrie treated fans to a hilarious walk down memory lane on Wednesday with some epic childhood photos.The Today show host revealed she was featured in People magazine's beauty issue in the section, 'cuties to beauties'. The outlet showed her as a smiling child and then beaming as the celebrity she is today.MORE: Savannah Guthrie shares bittersweet end to show on Today However, Savannah chose to laugh at herself too and posted some additional pictures.WATCH: Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb star in epic Super Bowl adThe mom-of-two captioned the post: "Look at my real kid pics you have no idea how astonishing this is to me.

Today's Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager get to the debate segment of their show, fans already know the two are bringing their A game, as the two passionately agree or disagree on a variety of topics.MORE: Today's Jenna Bush Hager opens up about hilarious off-air antics with Hoda Kotb - exclusiveThe latest debate was no less impassioned, and Hoda seriously took the cake as she surprised – and inspired – fans with a confession about how she likes to dress for the beach.The two got to make their case regarding the kind of swimwear they opt for when going to the beach, bikini or one piece, and the longtime Today host left fans with a heartfelt message about confidence her mother passed on to her.WATCH: Hoda and Jenna's swimsuit-clad polar plunge sparks on-air debateMORE: Hoda Kotb supports co-star Jenna Bush Hager as she steps away from TodayAs she argued in favor of wearing a bikini, she explained: "My mother, who is in her eighties, wears a bikini bathing suit. She taught me that confidence comes from the inside.

Viola Davis just released her highly anticipated memoir, Finding Me, where readers get the most honest and raw version of herself and her life.MORE: Viola Davis stuns fans with Michelle Obama transformation in first look at The First LadyIn it, the actress details her often grim childhood, growing up hungry, running from bullies, the domestic abuse happening in her home, and how she overcame it all to become one of the most successful actresses in Hollywood.The Ma Rainey's Black Bottom star sat down with Today's Hoda Kotb for her podcast, Making Space, where the two discussed the book, and had heart wrenching conversations about all that she went through in her childhood.WATCH: Celebrity Close-Up, Viola DavisMORE: Viola Davis dazzles in a showstopping neon dress that might be her best look yet The co-host began the episode by explaining the heartbreaking reality of the Academy Award winner's background, describing young Viola as: "The one who survived an unthinkable childhood, the one who was bullied and chased, and felt like she was running from her life, the one who witnessed abuse and endured hardships so painful, few people would have survived."She expressed that the book was: "So meaningful and beautiful and touching… it moved me to my very core," to which the author responded that it was terrifying to publish, admitting that: "There's a lot of feelings because I'm putting my life out there for the world to judge, observe."The actress however didn't hesitate to open up about the hardships that marred her childhood, starting off by the revelation that she grew up hungry.

Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb have a close working relationship on the fourth hour of Today, and it sounds like a lot of fun off-air too!MORE: Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Bush talk the power of sisterhoodJenna, who has just written her latest children's book, The Superpower Sisterhood, with her twin sister Barbara Bush, opened up about working with her co-stars while chatting to HELLO!The mom-of-three revealed that she often gets in fits of giggles with Hoda, and it's often made all the more funnier as it's never when they're supposed to be laughing.VIDEO: Jenna Bush Hager praises mom Laura Bush with moving story "I feel like Hoda and I laugh hysterically, we can get get into that laughter where we're not supposed to laugh.MORE: Hoda Kotb supports Jenna Bush Hager during proud momentMORE: Hoda Kotb's stand-in host revealed as star takes time off TodayThat church laughter where we're like 'We're going to get into trouble'," she shared. Sheinelle Jones on the other hand, has a lot of fun at Jenna's expense, according to the talented author.

Savannah Guthrie is known to be as candid as can be on the Today Show, often sharing hilarious selfies and glimpses of her family life with husband Mike Feldman and their children, Vale and Charley.MORE: Savannah Guthrie 'so excited' as she shares picture of best friend Jenna Bush Hager's book on shelvesHowever, what she doesn't usually discuss with her co-host and viewers is her childhood, until now.The star had a sentimental conversion on the morning talk show where she opened up about the ups and downs of her upbringing, and honored her mom, Nancy Guthrie.WATCH: The Today stars like you've never seen them beforeMORE: Savannah Guthrie reveals 'Easter miracle' with touching family photoThough born in Australia, she grew up in Tucson, Arizona.

Hoda Kotb took to social media to show her support for her co-star and close friend Jenna Bush Hager as she embarked on a brand new adventure.MORE: Hoda Kotb's stand-in host revealed as star takes time off TodayThe Today host shared a snapshot of her co-host's book tour schedule, which took her around the country to talk about her latest release with sister Barbara P.

Jenna Bush Hager's book out in the wild.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager pays emotional tribute to Hoda Kotb amid heartacheIt was spotted by the Today Show host in her local Target, and she captioned the post: "So excited," tagging Jenna and her twin sister Barbara with whom she wrote the children's book.WATCH: Today's Jenna Bush Hager shares bad news with Savannah GuthrieThe Superpower Sisterhood hit the shelves on 19 April, and the siblings are currently touring Texas from 21 April at places close to their heart – including the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation, named after their grandmother, on 21 April and the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum, named after their grandfather, on 23 April.The pair are the daughters of former President George W.

Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Bush are showing off one of their superpowers — interviewing! In ET's exclusive sit-down with the Bush twins, the pair interviewed each other about their new book, , where they discussed their bond as sisters and what a superpower sisterhood means to them. tells the story of Emma, an only child who grows up longing for a sister. Her life is instantly changed when two sets of sisters move to her street and invite her to join their club.This is the sisters' second children's book together, and while their mother, Laura Bush, is an only child, Barbara said the former First Lady inspired their second story.«Well, in this new children's book, our main character is named Emma and she's an only child, which might seem unusual for a book on sisterhood, but Emma's based on mom,» Barbara explained. «Mom, as you know, was an only child, and she desperately wanted siblings and she never had any blood siblings, but she has the same best friends that she had since she was little in Midland — still — and those are her sisters.

Loyal viewers of NBC’s “Today” likely noticed that Hoda Kotb was nowhere to be seen on the Monday, April 18 edition of the morning show.

Savannah Guthrie had much to celebrate on the latest installment of Today, because even though she couldn't host the show with her usual co-host Hoda Kotb, she still had someone else to celebrate!MORE: Savannah Guthrie shares sweet moment with fan at workThe TV personality congratulated and saluted her co-star Jenna Bush Hager and her sister Barbara Bush for the release of their new book, The Superpower Sisterhood.VIDEO: Savannah Guthrie's video to her kids from Team USAShe shared several photographs of their live conversation on Instagram, calling them her "sisters from another mister," saying it contained "shocking plot twists and a beautiful story of sisterly love from two sissies who show us how it's done.""I love that it's about the sisters you're born with…and the sisters you find," she added, once again also calling them her "honorary sisters."MORE: Jenna Bush Hager recalls moment she 'began bawling' when twin sister Barbara went into labor six weeks earlyThe two spoke further in the interview about not only their book, but also highlighted the story of two teen sisters from Pennsylvania as part of the stories they wanted to tell.They also spoke to Savannah about Barbara raising six-month-old daughter Cora George and how she dealt with having her baby arrive six weeks early.A post shared by Savannah Guthrie (@savannahguthrie)Savannah praised Jenna and Barbara on the release of their new bookSavannah also hilariously recounted how Jenna reacted to the news, saying that she rushed over to Target to grab immediate baby supplies.Jenna elaborated on how her own kids, Mila, Poppy, and Hal, reacted to news of their new cousin, with Hal's reaction being particularly adorable.MORE: Savannah Guthrie makes candid confession

Hoda Kotb has major plans ahead of her! Fans of the star were left wondering where she was after they noticed her absence during Monday's episode of the Today Show, having been replaced with Justin Sylvester, who joined Jenna Bush-Hager.MORE: Hoda Kotb delights fans with heartfelt tribute to rarely seen family member in new photoThe co-host has in fact left Today studios, and was inundated with support by followers upon revealing the major project she's working on with a post on Instagram.Turns out she is all the way across the Atlantic Ocean at The Hague, to interview none other than Prince Harry as he conducts his legendary Invictus Games.WATCH: Prince Harry rocks surprising new look for the Invictus GamesMORE: Prince Harry reveals what it felt like to see the Queen after a year apartShe shared the exciting news along with a series of images with Prince Harry from the interview. Fans of both won't have to wait long to see the special conversation and what he has to say, as it will air on the Today Show on 20 April.The first of the slew of pictures features Hoda and Prince Harry side by side as she smiles ear to ear and is seen wearing a chic, all white look featuring white skinny jeans and sneakers with a bright yellow blazer over it for a pop of color.A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb)The exciting announcementThe next picture is of the two posing alongside some of the Invictus Games crew, and after is a behind-the-scenes look at the interview, where they are sitting one on one and the father-of-two appears with a pensive, if not somber, look on his face.MORE: Hoda Kotb leaves Today co-star lost for words with powerful speech about workMORE: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were torn over son Archie's first nameFans

Hoda Kotb can't help but gush over what – or rather who – the Easter Bunny brought the Today Show star.MORE: Hoda Kotb leaves Today co-star lost for words with powerful speech about workThe morning show host took to Instagram to post an incredible series of pictures from her fabulous home, revealing just why this year's Easter was extra special. The photos featured not only her adorable daughters, Hope Catherine and Haley Joy, but also her mother, Sameha "Sammi" Kotb.The news anchor shared that Easter was extra special as they were also celebrating Sammi's birthday.WATCH: Jenna Bush Hager's impression of Hoda sends the Today Show star over the edge MORE: Hoda Kotb opens up about embarrassing moment that left her 'crushed'The four ladies, Sammi, Hoda, Hope and Haley, look as happy as can be, cuddling together on a couch smiling ear to ear.

Hoda Kotb had reason to celebrate over the weekend as she was inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame, along with her co-star Savannah Guthrie.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares urgent plea for help as she shares tragic newsThe Today star left everyone in awe during her powerful speech, including Savannah, who after listening to Hoda told the audience: "Life lesson, never follow Hoda Kotb."The mom-of-two's speech gave a powerful message to women about speaking up and knowing their worth.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb left shocked and emotional during surprise live on air After opening up about Viola Davis, who "spent most of her life and much of her career not feeling worthy," she continued: "Tomorrow, I'm gonna interview Rita Moreno and in all my research Rita said the same thing: throughout her career and throughout her life, she felt like she was not worthy.MORE: Hoda Kotb's new TV role revealed - meet her co-starsMORE: Hoda Kotb marks personal milestone with co-star on Today"She was belittled, she was degraded and somehow she accepted that treatment.""Which brings me to the women in this room, all of the fabulous fantastic women in this room. I don't know what you make in your salary but I'll say this: you deserve more.