Kotb’s family and friends were in the audience — including her two daughters Haley 7, and Hope, 5, sister, brother, sister-in-law, nieces and her closest friends. “Dearest Hoda,” she began.

In fact, when she entered the working world, Hoda had to lean on her brother, Adel Kotb, for major support. "When I got my first job out of college in Mississippi, I was flat broke. And I needed a ...

This girl," Kotb said. "When your brother died, it was this girl ... the song when she "rolled in" to work on her final day. "Hoda, you truly do make very day as beautiful as a rainbow," Kermit ...

In honor of Hoda Kotb's last week on TODAY ... are both playing sports and that his family support system of his dad, brother, sister, cousins and girlfriend has helped him raise the two girls.

Then the “Hoda-bration” began with Kotb, co-anchor Savannah Guthrie ... This girl. When your brother died, this girl. When I was going through stuff with Hope it was this girl.

The anchor's sister, brother, and nieces were also in attendance ... Related: Today show announces first celebrity guest hosts replacing Hoda Kotb in fourth hour Kotb's last day ended with the ...

Hoda Kotb is signing off from the Today show for ... This girl," Kotb said. "When your brother died, it was this girl. When I was going through stuff with Hope, it was this girl.

Hoda Kotb received an emotional tribute on her final ... This girl. When your brother died, this girl. When I was going through stuff with Hope, it was this girl. She’s in the room.

Hoda Kotb had a tearful sendoff Friday during her ... This girl. When your brother died, this girl. When I was going through stuff with Hope it was this girl. She’s in the room.