Jamie Lee Curtis, Dwyane Wade and Kristin Chenoweth were also among the stars who shared their love for Kotb, who announced in September that she'd be leaving after 17 years Michael Kovac/Getty ...

And Jamie Lee made sure Hoda didn’t leave empty handed ... Other in-person experiences included a surprise appearance from Olympian Simone Biles and Maria Shriver. The former thanked Hoda ...

Related: Jamie Lee Curtis Brings Hoda Kotb to Tears with ... they would be "a lot like Simone." Biles' appearance also came with an exciting tease about her potential plans for the Los Angeles ...

Related: Jamie Lee Curtis ... my list." Biles said Kotb is "like our Olympic mom" as she thanked the anchor. Kotb said that before she had daughters Haley and Hope, she would often wish that, should ...

Hoda Kotb signed off the "Today" show Friday with the assist of some of the biggest names in broadcast, music and sports.

Related: Jamie Lee Curtis Brings Hoda Kotb to Tears with ... it will be the best decision for you and for your family." Simone Biles then surprised Kotb, who was emotional immediately when the ...

Hoda Kotb final day at 'Today' is here, and in addition to farewells from her colleagues were special guests wanting to wish her well, including Oprah Winfrey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Simone Biles and more.