Newly separated A-list couples could learn a thing or two from former couple Hoda Kotb and Joel Schiffman, as they seem to be doing a great job of remaining amicable while co-parenting their two daughters Haley Joy, 8, and Hope Catherine, 5.
The 60-year-old Today Show host separated from the financier in 2022 (was it really that long ago?!) with insiders recently claiming that they are still the “best of friends.” This was particularly evident when they spent Christmas together as a family last month!
Hoda Kotb And Joel Schiffman Are 'The Best Of Friends' Despite No Longer Being A Couple
"Hoda knows they're no longer a couple, but she feels so happy and thrilled that they can be the best of friends and get together like this as a family and create more wonderful memories with each other and the kids," an insider reportedly told Closer, before going on to say that their feelings for each other and their new family dynamic are "mutual."
“They've worked through their differences to coparent and exist peacefully," the insider continued, adding: "She and Joel have come to a mutual understanding and they're in a good place."
"She knows he will always be there for her and vice versa. He still gives the best presents ever on any occasion," the insider continued, before going on to talk about how great they were, and still are, together!
"It's sad they couldn't make their romance work, but they feel good about where they're at right now," the insider continued.
"They can still enjoy each other's company, and Joel is very much a part of Hope and Haley's lives. Hoda feels incredibly blessed."
Hoda Kotb And Joel Schiffman Spent Christmas Together
On the Christmas Eve episode of Today, which came just a few weeks before her last day on January 10th this year, Hoda explained that she traditionally has a small gathering at her house for Christmas, with her siblings, her mom, Schiffman, and their children all invited.
"We get together. That's the group, and it's kind of just a cozy Christmas," the Making Space with Hoda Kotb podcast host spilled to friend and Today co-host Jenna Bush Hager. "So we'll put out cookies tonight for Santa and carrots. He always seems to like the cookies more," she added.
Hoda shared some pictures from Christmas Day with her Instagram followers, with many fans delighted to see Schiffman there. Some fans wondered whether his Christmas Day appearance meant they were getting back together, while others simply begged them to reunite!
"Hoda, just get back with Joel!" exclaimed one fan in the comments. "Hope you guys are back together for life," added a second, followed by four red heart emojis. "Did they get back together?" asked a third, as a fourth begged: "Time to get back together with Joel! Beautiful pics."
"So nice to see Joel," gushed a fourth fan, followed by a red heart emoji. "It's lovely to see them being adults and co-parenting their children," wrote a fifth, as a sixth agreed, adding: "They have a healthy relationship and co-parent well." "Love these pics! You & Joel are doing it right – your kids will thank you some day," praised a seventh.
