Kotb Shares Halloween Photos With Family
Hoda Kotb posted costumed photos with her daughters, dog and former fiancé Joel Schiffman on Instagram.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Human Interest
Hoda Kotb shared a Halloween slideshow on Instagram on October 31, 2026, featuring three photos of her family. The post showed her daughters and ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman dressed as deviled eggs, and the family dog Waffles dressed as a pumpkin.
Why it matters
The post drew praise in the comments for how Kotb and Schiffman co-parent their two adopted daughters after ending their romantic relationship. Kotb has previously written that the two are now dear friends rather than a couple.
The post contained three photos, with the couple dating from 2013 to 2022 before ending their relationship. The stub provides no further commercial or viewership data, and the couple's future public posting plans are not stated.
The players
Hoda Kotb
Hoda Kotb is a television journalist and co-host of NBC's Today show, who has written about co-parenting her adopted daughters with Joel Schiffman in her book Jump and Find Joy.
Joel Schiffman
Joel Schiffman is Kotb's former fiancé and the co-parent of their two adopted daughters, with whom she says she is now dear friends rather than romantic partners.
The details
Kotb captioned the Instagram post "Happy Halloween" with Jack-o'-lantern emojis. Two of the photos show Kotb and Schiffman dressed as sunny-side-up eggs with devil horns alongside their daughters.
Timeline
2013 to 2022: Kotb and Schiffman dated.
October 31, 2026: Kotb posted the Halloween photos on Instagram.
Culture Shift
Public posts by former couples who co-parent amicably have become a recurring feature of celebrity social media, following the pattern Kotb set out in Jump and Find Joy. The Halloween slideshow shows that arrangement in practice rather than only in print.
Readers who co-parent after a split can see a public example of friendly coordination in practice. The post does not change any schedules, rules or services for families.
The takeaway
Kotb's post shows that co-parenting after a relationship ends can remain cooperative and visible in family life. Families navigating a similar change can focus on shared routines and celebrations for their children.
Further reading
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