Hoda Kotb Already a familiar and popular figure on American television, Hoda Kotb’s stock rose yet further at the start of 2018 when she was promoted to the role of co-anchor for huge NBC News morning show, Today, following the departure of Matt Lauer. In the process, her pairing with Savannah Guthrie became the first female-only anchor… Already a familiar and popular figure on American television, Hoda Kotb’s stock rose yet further at the start of 2018 when she was promoted to the role of co-anchor for huge NBC News morning show, Today, following the departure of Matt Lauer. In the process, her pairing with Savannah Guthrie became the first female-only anchor duo in Today Show history, airing to millions of people every day. A popular author, with three books under her belt, Kotb became a household name on Dateline NBC – a show she continues to present alongside her new responsibilities. Host, NBC Origin:Egypt-US Residence:US Sector:Media