Let’s face it—Hoda Kotb’s cuteness overload is real! The beloved Today show co-host shared a heart-melting video of her adorable 17-month-old daughter, Haley Joy Kotb, on Instagram this past Independence Day. In the video, the tiny tot waves an American flag with pure joy, celebrating the spirit of freedom in the cutest way possible. It's the kind of video that makes you pause, smile, and feel all the feels.

Now, if you’re anything like Hoda’s nearly 900,000 followers, you probably couldn’t get enough of this precious moment. Hoda, the proud mama at 53, captioned the clip with a simple yet celebratory "Happy 4th!!!!" The response? Overwhelming love and admiration. One fan commented, "Oh Hoda… there are no words… She’s perfect." Another chimed in, "I want that outfit! Love her enthusiasm for our flag." It’s clear that Haley Joy has captured the hearts of many with her charm and sweet patriotism.

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Hoda's Co-Star Jenna Bush Hager Can’t Resist the Love

Even Hoda’s fellow Today show co-star, Jenna Bush Hager, couldn’t resist chiming in on the cuteness overload. Jenna left a comment expressing her love for Haley Joy's outfit, saying, "I want that top — for myself. Love that love." Hoda, ever the gracious mom, responded by revealing that the adorable outfit was a gift from NBC producer Joanne LaMarca. "Joanne LaMarca got it for her (of course she did!!)," Hoda wrote, showing her gratitude and admiration for the thoughtful gesture.

Hoda Kotb’s Journey to Motherhood

Hoda Kotb became a first-time mom in February 2017 when she adopted her baby girl, Haley Joy. In a heartfelt interview with Closer Weekly, Hoda opened up about her journey to motherhood. She shared how she initially thought that becoming a parent wasn’t in the cards for her, but she eventually decided to take the leap. "Sometimes you think that window passed, a lot of times you think, well, I missed that but that is OK," she said, reflecting on her path to parenthood.

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The Best Job She's Ever Had

Hoda expressed that motherhood is, by far, the best job she’s ever had. She shared her thoughts on the challenges of pursuing parenthood later in life, saying, "I was always like, but that is OK, I will teach school or that is OK, I got nieces, yeah, oh, that is OK and then all of the sudden I thought, well, why can’t I try? At least say it out loud and then see what happens." Hoda emphasized the importance of speaking your desires aloud, noting that it gives you something to strive for.

When asked about her experience as a mom, Hoda told Closer Weekly, "I have had a lot of great moments in my life and there is nothing that even compares one-tenth to what this is." She went on to say, "It is as if — there is that saying, I was blind but now I see. You cannot believe what you have been missing until it’s in your eyes." It’s clear that Hoda’s life has been forever changed for the better since welcoming Haley Joy into her world.

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