The farewell was made even more special with a gift from Jamie Lee Curtis, a surprise visit from Simone Biles, and a video message from Oprah Winfrey. Kotb's daughters, Haley, 7, and Hope ...

Oprah Winfrey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Simone Biles and Kermit the Frog were among those who appeared, virtually and in-person, in the touching “Hoda-bration.” Kotb, 60, who’s retiring to spend ...

From Simone Biles to Jamie Lee Curtis ... gifted Kotb a statue for her home, and Oprah Winfrey offered some parting words. Fellow newswoman Gayle King (also dressed in the purple theme) joined Kotb ...

From Simone Biles to Jamie Lee Curtis ... gifted Kotb a statue for her home, and Oprah Winfrey offered some parting words. Fellow newswoman Gayle King (also dressed in the purple theme ...

Her best friend Oprah Winfrey threw her a surprise bash for ... Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles arrived on TODAY on Jan. 10 to surprise Hoda Kotb for her last day! "I can't believe you came ...

"Of course," Simone said ... women's gymnastics. Biles called Hoda Team USA's "gymnastics Olympics mother" in an interview on July 1, signifying the pair's lasting bond. Oprah Winfrey, who ...

Jamie Lee Curtis, Dwyane Wade and Kristin Chenoweth were also among the stars who shared their love for Kotb, who announced in September that she'd be leaving after 17 years Michael Kovac/Getty ...

Oprah Winfrey also left a pre-recorded message for Hoda. "Hoda, Hoda, Hoda. Well, I know what making this decision feels like," she said. She stepped down from her talk show in 2011. Simone Biles ...

Other in-person experiences included a surprise appearance from Olympian Simone Biles and Maria Shriver. The former thanked Hoda for her years as Team USA’s “Olympic Mom” while Maria ...