The 'Freaky Friday' star gushed over Kotb, thanking her 'for being such a shining example to all of us of what’s really important.'

Today gave departing co-host a sendoff to Hoda Kotb, with tributes and messages that ran throughout the first two hours, and even the appearance of Kermit the Frog to sing “Rainbow Connection.” Kotb announced last year that she was stepping down as co-host of the show.

It’s the end of an era at Today. The Jan. 10 broadcast marked the last for co-anchor Hoda Kotb, who Is departing NBC’s flagship morning news program after more than 17 years. The celebration — or rather,

The longtime broadcaster announced she was leaving both “Today” and “Today with Hoda & Jenna” in September 2024 after 26 years at NBC News.

The stars came out for Hoda Kotb's final 'Today' show, as the journalist was surprised with messages from Oprah Winfrey and Jamie Lee Curtis as well as the arrival of friends like Simone Biles and Kermit the Frog.

Kotb joined NBC in 1998 as a correspondent for Dateline. In 2007, she became co-host of the fourth hour of Today, which is now known as Today with Hoda and Jenna. Kotb and Savannah Guthrie have co-anchored Today since 2018, marking the show’s first all-female anchor team.

The celebration peaked with a special (and emotional) installment of Today With Hoda & Jenna, where Kotb and her co-host Jenna Bush Hager welcomed guests like Gayle King and Jimmy Fallon for the big goodbye.

Hoda Kotb got a starry sendoff from fans and famous friends alike on her final “Today” show broadcast after 17 years on the NBC morning staple.

Hoda Kotb was honored by Oprah Winfrey, Simone Biles, Jamie Lee Curtis and her "Today" colleagues during her last show Friday.

Jamie Lee Curtis stopped by on Hoda's last day with a moving pre-recorded message and a gift for Hoda. "I did have something made for you by Moy Thompson, and

No one does it quite like Hoda. Hoda Kotb, the longtime host of ... From Simone Biles to Jamie Lee Curtis, here's a guide to the best celebrity moments from Friday's broadcast.

Kathie Lee Gifford surprised her former co-host, Hoda Kotb ... Earlier in the morning, Kotb received special messages from Oprah Winfrey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Maria Shriver and Simone Biles.