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.

Hoda Kotb, who Is departing NBC's flagship morning news program after more than 17 years. The celebration - or rather, "Hoda-bration" - began during Today's 8 am hour, when Kotb was joined by Al Roker,

Emotions were running high during Hoda Kotb’s final broadcast as a Today host. The NBC personality waved goodbye to the talk show after 17 years in a celebratory episode on. The "Hoda-bration" included a gift from Jamie Lee Curtis who couldn't be there and a celebration with many of her coworkers from over

Oprah Winfrey and Jamie Lee Curtis sent in surprise video messages for anchor Hoda Kotb as she presented her last episode of Today on Friday. A series of special celebrity guests made video or in-person appearances on the U.

In honor of Hoda Kotb’s last day on TODAY, Jamie Lee Curtis and Oprah Winfrey are sharing kind words as she embarks on this next chapter of her life.

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.

Jan. 10 (UPI) --Hoda Kotb was honored by Oprah Winfrey, Simone Biles, Jamie Lee Curtis and her Today colleagues during her last show Friday. Kotb, 60, co-anchored Today with Savannah Guthrie for 7 years, and was a host on the show for over 17 years.

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.

Jamie Lee Curtis is joining the "Hoda-bration!" Earlier today, the Freaky Friday star surprised Hoda Kotb with a special appearance and custom gift made to honor her decades-long career with NBC.

As Hoda Kotb hosted her final broadcast on Today, she was joined by a very special guest on the show: one of her former cohosts, Kathie Lee Gifford. Just before Kotb bade her seat—which she has held since 2007—on the beloved program adieu,

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