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Hoda Kotb comes to the rescue of her co-star during family beach trip

The Today star is a doting mom to two children

US Managing Editor
September 5, 2021

Hoda Kotb is a doting mom to two young daughters, and used her superpowers this weekend to help a fellow parent, who also happens to be her co-star!

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The Today star shared a candid beach photo on Instagram showing her carrying Dylan Dreyer's little boy Ollie, which had a sweet backstory.

Dylan had also shared the image on social media, explaining to her followers that Ollie had a tantrum and didn't want to be held by anyone but Hoda.

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She wrote: "When your toddler is mid-tantrum and hates the thought of even being near you, just give him to @hodakotb #hodaforthewin #immediatelyasleep #hugsfordays."

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Today viewers were quick to comment on the presenters' sweet bond, with one writing: "I love it! Aunty Hoda for the save," while another wrote: "Just love that you all can help with each other's kiddos! What wonderful family, friends and work partners!" A third added: "So wonderful to know that you're all good friends off stage. Makes it real."

Hoda Kotb saved the day as she looked after Dylan Dreyer's son Ollie

Hoda enjoyed spending quality time with Ollie too, writing on her own page alongside the same picture: "One of my favorite moments if the weekend... hugging @dylandreyernbc 's Ollie..."

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The TV star is incredibly close to all her co-stars and was one of the many famous faces to pay tribute this weekend following the death of former Today weatherman and host Willard Scott.

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Hoda shared a picture of Willard alongside Al Roker – who worked closely alongside him for many years – and wrote: "Willard Scott we will miss you, RIP my friend xoxoxoxo."

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In fact, Hoda is on such good terms with her co-stars that she even referred to Al as part of her family last month.

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The mom-of-two was paying tribute to the NBC weatherman on his birthday, and shared a photo of them together with Hoda's mom and then-baby daughter.

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She wrote: "Happy bday to the man who is part of our family. love u @alroker."

Hoda is due to tie the knot with her fiancé Joel Schiffman in the near future and already revealed that her Today co-stars would be part of the special day.

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