Hoda Kotb is an American broadcast journalist, television personality, and author. Born in Norman, Oklahoma, Kotb is co-anchor of NBC's "Today Show" and co-host of its fourth hour with Jenna Bush Hager. She has earned a reputation for her warm interviewing style and charismatic on-air presence. Before joining the "Today Show," Kotb worked as a correspondent for "Dateline NBC," where she covered various critical news stories. In addition to her journalism career, she is the author of several books, drawing on her personal experiences to inspire and uplift others.