TODAY show host Hoda Kotb was left in tears when she called a widow, Caroline, on her 74th birthday just months after her husband passed. The television host was joined by Jenna Bush Hager for the very special moment that resulted in a lot of tears. Hoda, 55, explained that she was reached out by […]
TODAY show host Hoda Kotb was left in tears when she called a widow, Caroline, on her 74th birthday just months after her husband passed.
The television host was joined by Jenna Bush Hager for the very special moment that resulted in a lot of tears.
Hoda, 55, explained that she was reached out by Caroline’s daughter last year on Twitter calling her the most “generous” and “thoughtful” person.
The host explained that this was Caroline’s first birthday celebration in 51 years without her husband by her side after he passed away in the summer of 2019.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 74-year-old woman has been isolating alone for the last two months, so the hosts wanted to make her day extra special.
Hoda admitted that she was a bit nervous because the woman wasn’t aware of the FaceTime call and that anything can happen on live television.
Luckily, Caroline answered the phone and was left in complete shock after the hosts wished her a happy birthday.
Caroline told the hosts: “Oh my god, you’re going to make me cry!”
Jenna told her: “We just wanted to let you know that you’re not alone and we are thinking of you on this birthday!”
She added:” Oh by the way, we’re holding your hand…but so is everyone that is watching!”
Hoda gushed: “Yes, you are so loved.”
Caroline told the morning show hosts that she is going to “stay inside” to celebrate her big day, but Hoda and Jenna had one mega surprise for her!
The 74-year-old’s daughters and granddaughters were standing outside to celebrate and give her a sweet present from a distance.
Hoda became visibly emotional watching the very special moment.
The host ended the special FaceTime with: “We love you…Happy Birthday to you! We love you hunny!”
She added: “Go Saints!”
The last few weeks have been very emotional for the morning show’s hosts.
Just a few days ago, Hoda broke down in tears while officiating a couple’s wedding which was canceled due to the pandemic.
As the couple slow danced via video camera in front of the family, friends and country singer Russell Dickerson, Hoda wiped away tears.
Weeks prior, the mother-of-two got emotional during an interview with New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees about his $5 million donation to help feed Louisiana residents.
Hoda’s cohost, Savannah Guthrie, became emotional when the two watched a video of a New York woman holding her baby for the first time after overcoming covid-19.
