Hoda Kotb shakes things up as she ditches glam style she sported on 'Today' show for a relaxed look

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Hoda Kotb, the former 'Today' show host, recently stunned her followers with a picture she shared on Instagram, showcasing a fresh, makeup-free look that highlights her natural beauty.

Fans, who are accustomed to seeing her impeccably dressed on TV, couldn’t stop talking about the dramatic shift to a more relaxed, yet classy appearance.

Kotb, who wrapped up her time as co-anchor on 'Today' in January, has been treating fans to glimpses of her personal life, sharing heartwarming moments spent fishing and enjoying quality time with her daughters, offering a new, more intimate side of herself.

Hoda Kotb looks different as she shares selfie after intense SoulCycle class

On Sunday, February 16, Hoda Kotb took to Instagram to share a selfie which was taken after an intense SoulCycle class with her friend. 

In the photo, the 60-year-old  is seen wearing a sleeveless black top, her hair pulled back, and her radiant smile lighting up the shot.

The post was accompanied by the caption, "Rode with @soulcycle @staceygnyc … one word—WOW!!!" The photo also featured Stacey Griffith, co-founder of LOVE&SPORTS, author, and SoulCycle instructor, as noted in her Instagram bio.

In another post, Kotb shared heartwarming moments spent with her two adopted daughters, Haley, nine, and Hope, five. The carousel featured four pictures from their family time. The first photo shows Kotb getting ready for a fishing trip with one of her daughters. In the second image, she sits alongside her daughter, enjoying the peaceful activity.

The third slide is a sweet video of Kotb and her daughter celebrating the moment they caught a fish, with her daughter helping carefully lift it out of the water.

The final photo shows Kotb smiling and laughing with both daughters, their faces filled with joy after the fishing adventure. "Wait… whaaaattt—each of my girls caught a fish today!! #wow threw em back— but what a thrill!" she captioned the post. 

Fans in awe of Hoda Kotb's natural and classy look after 'Today' show exit

Hoda Kotb's followers flocked to the comments section of her Instagram posts to discuss her noticeably different appearance compared to on the 'Today' show. 

One noted, "Love seeing you so natural, without all this makeup crap😁...still strong and beautiful!!!🤍😍🙏🏼," and another said, "🔥Keep going!!!! Movement, music and positivity."

"Wow, Hoda looks so different without the studio pampering," a person remarked, while someone else added, "Hoda I love that you are willing to be so real in your photos, the real you, and don't feel the need to make these overly done up posts all the time. Your willingness to be genuine is part of what makes you so likeable."

Another follower said, "She’s so classy!" while one more wrote, "Hi Hoda, looks like you're enjoying life after The Today Show😉❣️✨️👏🏽."

"Love to see you living your best life!!" read yet another comment. An admirer shared, "Enjoy the beautiful life you've made. It is time to enjoy your life with your girls and your friends! I miss you on the show, that's my problem. There's just no one like you!" 

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