The stars came out for Hoda Kotb's final 'Today' show, as the journalist was surprised with messages from Oprah Winfrey and Jamie Lee Curtis as well as the arrival of friends like Simone Biles and Kermit the Frog.

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

Jan. 10 (UPI) --Hoda Kotb was honored by Oprah Winfrey, Simone Biles, Jamie Lee Curtis and her Today colleagues during her last show Friday. Kotb, 60, co-anchored Today with Savannah Guthrie for 7 years, and was a host on the show for over 17 years.

Hoda Kotb got a starry sendoff from fans and famous friends alike on her final “Today” show broadcast after 17 years on the NBC morning staple.

Today gave departing co-host a sendoff to Hoda Kotb, with tributes and messages that ran throughout the first two hours, and even the appearance of Kermit the Frog to sing “Rainbow Connection.” Kotb announced last year that she was stepping down as co-host of the show.

Jan. 10 (UPI) --Hoda Kotb was honored by Oprah Winfrey, Simone Biles, Jamie Lee Curtis and her Today colleagues during her last show Friday. Kotb, 60, co-anchored Today with Savannah Guthrie for 7 years, and was a host on the show for over 17 years.

From Simone Biles to Jamie Lee Curtis, here's a guide to the best celebrity moments from Friday's broadcast. "Fancy Like" hit-maker Walker Hayes joined the show to perform an original song he ...

Today’s Hoda Kotb final day 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.

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And Curtis made sure Kotb didn’t leave empty-handed, having a beautiful orb commissioned for the co-anchor that read, “Every today with you is a better day.” Other in-person experiences included a surprise appearance from Olympian Simone Biles and ...

One of Hollywood’s biggest cheerleaders has been sidelined at this year’s Oscars. Jamie Lee Curtis was snubbed for her performance in The Last Showgirl despite recent Best Supporting Actress nominations at both the SAG Awards and BAFTAs.

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