Hoda Kotb and Joel Schiffman broke up in early 2022: everything you need to know
11 january 2025 в 01:13
Hoda Kotb and Joel Schiffman parted ways at the beginning of 2022. «Joel and I had many prayerful and meaningful conversations during the holidays», - Hoda said on the TODAY show, «and we decided that we are better as friends and parents than as an engaged couple, so we decided to start this new year… on our new path as loving parents to our charming, delightful children, and as friends». Hoda said that it wasn’t because of «something happening», - but because their relationship had come to an end.
Despite the breakup, the former spouses remained friendly co-parents to their daughters, Haley Joy and Hope Catherine. In fact, she only had positive things to say about Joel in a TODAY episode in March 2024.
«I've always been with people who are very polite. For example, when I get up from the table, Joel gets up every time — every time — even if it’s just a regular dinner», - Hoda explained, emphasizing how important it is for children to see their parents getting along.
As a mother of two daughters, sharing custody with Joel, she announced her departure from the TODAY show in September 2024, with her last day on air being January 10, 2025, to spend more time with her children, as she shared in her farewell address. She said, «I saw it all so clearly: my television career was infinitely meaningful, a new decade of my life ahead, and now my daughters and my mom need and deserve more attention».
Here are five things you need to know about Joel Schiffman.
Hoda met Joel at an event she apparently «didn't want to go to», - as she shared on Watch What Happens Live. As she was preparing to leave the event, Hoda signed a few autographs when Joel approached her. Their meeting left an impression on the Today show host, and she gave him her email address. They’ve been together ever since!
After many years of dating, Hoda Kotb and her long-term partner Joel Schiffman got engaged in November 2019. The news was announced on an episode of Today, and Hoda was beaming with happiness as she shared a sweet photo with her engagement ring. The proposal apparently took place on the beach, where the happy couple stood behind their names written in the sand, while Hoda flashed her gorgeous ring. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the couple postponed their wedding several times.
Joel had serious relationships before meeting Hoda, and he has an adult daughter from that marriage named Kyle Schiffman. Since dating Hoda, Joel has become the father of Haley and Hope, whom Hoda adopted. During her appearance on The Wendy Williams Show, Hoda shared that she «knew she chose the right man» when she asked Joel about adoption.
During an episode of TODAY, Hoda shared with her co-host Jenna Bush Hager how Joel revealed his true feelings. Hearing those three magical words from him, Hoda said she «had to think a little bit». After a short pause, Hoda told Joel that she loves him too!
As of 2021, Joel worked as the head of sales for certain deposits and insurance at an investment company. Prior to his current job, he was a vice president and director of financial institutions at Janus Henderson Investors for over three years, according to his LinkedIn.
Joel studied at the University of California and graduated in 1981. After a few years, he enrolled in the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, a business school of a private, Ivy League university, and completed his studies in 1995
Despite the breakup, the former spouses remained friendly co-parents to their daughters, Haley Joy and Hope Catherine. In fact, she only had positive things to say about Joel in a TODAY episode in March 2024.
«I've always been with people who are very polite. For example, when I get up from the table, Joel gets up every time — every time — even if it’s just a regular dinner», - Hoda explained, emphasizing how important it is for children to see their parents getting along.
As a mother of two daughters, sharing custody with Joel, she announced her departure from the TODAY show in September 2024, with her last day on air being January 10, 2025, to spend more time with her children, as she shared in her farewell address. She said, «I saw it all so clearly: my television career was infinitely meaningful, a new decade of my life ahead, and now my daughters and my mom need and deserve more attention».
Here are five things you need to know about Joel Schiffman.
Hoda met Joel at an event she apparently «didn't want to go to», - as she shared on Watch What Happens Live. As she was preparing to leave the event, Hoda signed a few autographs when Joel approached her. Their meeting left an impression on the Today show host, and she gave him her email address. They’ve been together ever since!
After many years of dating, Hoda Kotb and her long-term partner Joel Schiffman got engaged in November 2019. The news was announced on an episode of Today, and Hoda was beaming with happiness as she shared a sweet photo with her engagement ring. The proposal apparently took place on the beach, where the happy couple stood behind their names written in the sand, while Hoda flashed her gorgeous ring. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the couple postponed their wedding several times.
Joel had serious relationships before meeting Hoda, and he has an adult daughter from that marriage named Kyle Schiffman. Since dating Hoda, Joel has become the father of Haley and Hope, whom Hoda adopted. During her appearance on The Wendy Williams Show, Hoda shared that she «knew she chose the right man» when she asked Joel about adoption.
During an episode of TODAY, Hoda shared with her co-host Jenna Bush Hager how Joel revealed his true feelings. Hearing those three magical words from him, Hoda said she «had to think a little bit». After a short pause, Hoda told Joel that she loves him too!
As of 2021, Joel worked as the head of sales for certain deposits and insurance at an investment company. Prior to his current job, he was a vice president and director of financial institutions at Janus Henderson Investors for over three years, according to his LinkedIn.
Joel studied at the University of California and graduated in 1981. After a few years, he enrolled in the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, a business school of a private, Ivy League university, and completed his studies in 1995
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