Super Bowl Weekend Brings Hoda Kotb and Kevin Costner Together in New Orleans
The Meeting Fans Have Been Waiting For: Hoda Kotb and Kevin Costner Reunite in New Orleans
After months of fan anticipation, the moment finally arrived! On February 9, Hoda Kotb—enjoying some well-earned downtime—made headlines not just for attending the Super Bowl in New Orleans, but for running into none other than beloved actor Kevin Costner. The unexpected encounter instantly sent fans into a whirlwind of excitement.
Sharing her Super Bowl experience on Instagram, Kotb posted a series of photos, including a charming shot with the Yellowstone star. For many, this wasn’t just a casual photo—it was a moment they’d been eagerly awaiting.
Kotb’s roots run deep in New Orleans, where she launched her journalism career. So, it was only natural for her to be at the Caesars Superdome for the big game. Yet the real story was the spontaneous meet-up with Costner just outside their box seats—a moment that quickly went viral.
There’s an amusing backstory to this fan frenzy. Ever since Costner appeared on Today last June, viewers have sensed a special spark between the two. That chemistry caught fire during Kotb’s guest spot on Watch What Happens Live! After Show, when a fan asked if she’d consider dating the actor.
“Wait, what?” Kotb responded, genuinely surprised.
Andy Cohen added, “The viewers want the two of you to be together.”
Caught off guard but game, Kotb laughed and said, “Well, if the viewers want it!”
Fast forward seven months, and the fans’ dream moment finally happened. Fellow Today co-anchors Savannah Guthrie and Jenna Bush Hager couldn’t resist weighing in on Instagram.
“New couple alert,” joked Guthrie.
“We’ve been waiting for this moment,” Hager chimed in—speaking for the entire fan base.
For a shining moment during Super Bowl weekend, the stars truly aligned. And judging by Kotb’s radiant smile, she’s embracing this joyful chapter to the fullest. At 60, she’s clearly living her best life—and her fans couldn’t be happier.
