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Today's Hoda Kotb says she's no longer 'pretending' ahead of 60th birthday — 'God made me this way'
By Hannah Hargrave,
6 days ago
Hoda Kotb is marching into her 60s with a wonderful outlook on life. The Today star will mark her milestone birthday on August 9 — and she can't wait.
Talking to Today.com ahead of her big day, Hoda said: “I feel like I’m a better version, or more myself, each year I grow older.
She continued: "I think a lot of times we spend our time pretending — being someone we’re not. After a while you’re like, ‘Oh, I’m me. God made me this way.’”
The adored TV personality admitted: "Blessings come when they come. You don't get the choice," before elaborating: "In my 50s, I got my children, I got the job I dreamt of, I found out who I was myself. Finally, I feel like I'm 100% me."
"I just want to be of service," Hoda said. "The first part of your life is about learning, the second part of your life's about earning and the third part is about service and giving back.
"I feel like this is an important time that's coming for me."
And not just for her either. Hoda flagged that she's not the only celebrity in the 60 club this year. She said she's in "great company" along with the likes of Mariska Hargitay , Brooke Shields , and Sandra Bullock who already hit the milestone or will in the next year.
"This is a great graduating class, and I'm happy to be part of it," she quipped.
Making Space
Hoda's podcast, Making Space , has also reached an impressive chapter.
"I've admired her, and she so shaped the pathway of my life," she explained. "I feel like I adopted my kids because I saw that it was possible through her at our same age, and I realized, 'Wow, it can be done.'
"I feel like we would have an instant, beautiful conversation."
"I've always thought about her because I feel like she's full of goodness and grace. You watch how she's even handling this chapter of her life and how she's doing it her way."
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