The 'Freaky Friday' star gushed over Kotb, thanking her 'for being such a shining example to all of us of what’s really important.'

Today gave departing co-host a sendoff to Hoda Kotb, with tributes and messages that ran throughout the first two hours, and even the appearance of Kermit the Frog to sing “Rainbow Connection.” Kotb announced last year that she was stepping down as co-host of the show.

Oprah Winfrey and Jamie Lee Curtis sent in surprise video messages for anchor Hoda Kotb as she presented her last episode of Today on Friday. A series of special celebrity guests made video or in-person appearances on the U.

In honor of Hoda Kotb’s last day on TODAY, Jamie Lee Curtis and Oprah Winfrey are sharing kind words as she embarks on this next chapter of her life.

Hoda Kotb, who Is departing NBC's flagship morning news program after more than 17 years. The celebration - or rather, "Hoda-bration" - began during Today's 8 am hour, when Kotb was joined by Al Roker,

The stars came out for Hoda Kotb's final 'Today' show, as the journalist was surprised with messages from Oprah Winfrey and Jamie Lee Curtis as well as the arrival of friends like Simone Biles and Kermit the Frog.

As Hoda Kotb hosted her final broadcast on Today, she was joined by a very special guest on the show: one of her former cohosts, Kathie Lee Gifford. Just before Kotb bade her seat—which she has held since 2007—on the beloved program adieu,

Hoda Kotb got a starry sendoff from fans and famous friends alike on her final “Today” show broadcast after 17 years on the NBC morning staple.

Emotions were running high during Hoda Kotb’s final broadcast as a Today host. The NBC personality waved goodbye to the talk show after 17 years in a celebratory episode on. The "Hoda-bration" included a gift from Jamie Lee Curtis who couldn't be there and a celebration with many of her coworkers from over