TODAY Show host Hoda Kotb has shared a rare photo of her daughters Haley, six, and Hope, four, from their family’s Thanksgiving celebration.

Hoda, 59, tends to keep her personal life to herself but shared a glimpse into her family gathering for her fans for the special holiday.

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Today Show host Hoda Kotb shared a photo from her Thanksgiving gatheringCredit: Instagram/hodakotb

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Hoda covered the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ParadeCredit: Getty
In a photo the Today host shared to her Instagram, her family gathered to share their joy.

Everyone smiled ear to ear at the camera and Hoda’s rarely seen daughters were in the photo.

Hoda adopted Haley in 2017 and Hope in 2019.

She captioned the post: “Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!”

Hoda was married to University of New Orleans tennis coach Burzis Kanga from 2005-2008.

She was engaged to her longtime boyfriend Joel Schiffman, but they broke it off amicably in 2022.

‘BRIGHT LIGHT’

Hoda’s fans flooded her Instagram feed in the comments.

One fan shared: “You all are making me smile.”

Another fan stated: “You’re such a bright light.”

A third said: “Have a great evening.”

Yet a fourth added: “Nice to see you and your loved ones all together.”

MAMAS GIRLS

Although Hoda worked this morning to cover the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, she was sure to still stay connected with her daughters.

Hoda hosted the parade with her morning show co-hosts, Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker.

As the parade kicked off, Hoda and Savannah introduced the program as Hoda gave the symbol.

“The parade’s grand arrival is just moments away now,” Savannah said.

While she said that, Hoda rubbed her teeth with her pointer finger and smiled at the camera.

“Millions at home and in the crowd are watching in anticipation and are about to go wild,” she continued.

Hoda then put her tongue over her teeth before speaking and giving her introduction.

Fans noticed the subtle interaction and took to the comments of the video that was posted to X, formerly Twitter.

SHE DID IT!

On Wednesday’s episode of Today, Hoda explained the meaning behind the secret signal.

“Every year, I do a signal for my kids so that they know that Momma is looking at them,” she told her co-host, Jenna Bush Hager.

“So what do you normally do for your kids?” Jenna, 41, asked.

Hoda replied: “Haley and Hope think I should do, I should blow a kiss.”

Hope and Haley were standing on the side of the stage and Jenna turned to them to ask them what Hoda normally does.

“But Haley, what has she normally done?” Jenna asked.

“She pulls her ear,” Haley said.

Hoda then went on to say that Jenna and her signal to each other before each show to indicate if they have lipstick on their teeth.

She decided that would be her signal this year.

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Hoda adopted Haley in 2017 and Hope in 2019Credit: Instagram/Hoda Kotb

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Fans were happy to see Hoda relaxing and off-dutyCredit: Instagram / Hoda Kotb

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Hoda gave a sweet secret signal to her girls on live TV at the Macy’s paradeCredit: Getty