Hoda Kotb‘s Christmas posts brought the full blended family energy this year. The “Today show” alum shared a festive selfie with ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman and kids. Kotb’s daughters, Hope, 6, and Haley, 8, smiled beside Grandma Sameha and Aunt Hala. Everyone wore matching green pajamas and tiny Santa hats by the tree.
Hoda Kotb’s celebratory post follows a year of steady co-parenting and shared dinners. She has kept holidays collaborative since her split from Schiffman in 2022.
Hoda Kotb shares Christmas selfie with kids and her ex
Hoda Kotb’s Instagram carousel shows the group at home in coordinated outfits and party headbands. Her caption read, “Merry Christmas,” followed by a tree and a heart. In a second upload, Kotb posted a video of the gift opening. She teased, “Ho ho ho,” while the girls unwrapped a framed family photo. Finally, their grandmother held the print up and beamed.
The reunion mirrors their normal routine. In 2022, Kotb told People, “He’ll have a Saturday, and I’ll do the Sunday,” adding, “We switch each week.” She said, “He’s a great dad,” noting fun outings and her quiet time. Additionally, the pair keeps schedules in sync through clear communication.
Kotb has also spoken about closing their romantic chapter without bitterness. As per E! Online, while guest-hosting with Savannah Guthrie, she reflected on hard choices. “You can love someone,” adding, “but that person isn’t right for you in that moment.”
Yet the Broadcaster credited the relationship for changing her life. In 2022, she said, “I have two incredible children I share with him.” Kotb admitted, “I might have been too afraid to do it alone.”
Altogether, Hoda Kotb’s Christmas posts underscore steady co-parenting and a family-first routine. It also marks their third holiday season celebrating together since their split. Furthermore, the photos arrive as she prioritizes time with Hope and Haley. As Kotb told viewers on Today, “We only have a finite amount of time.” Earlier this year, she shifted her work focus to carve out more family time. Friends say the change has made weekends calmer and holidays easier to plan.
Originally reported by Santanu Das on Reality Tea.
