Let me tell you, folks, Hoda Kotb reunited with Kevin Costner in a stunning new photo, and the internet is absolutely losing it! The beloved Today alum was front and center at Super Bowl 2025, held at the iconic Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9. And guess what? She didn’t just enjoy the game—she bumped into some serious A-list celebrities along the way.
Hoda, now 60, couldn't contain her excitement as she shared a carousel of photos from the event on Instagram. With the caption "Oh what funnnnn!!! #superbowl #nolastrong," she gave us all a glimpse into her unforgettable evening. Among the snapshots was a heartwarming photo of her and Kevin, 70, beaming as she wrapped her arm around him. Now, Kevin, the rugged star of Yellowstone, might have been wearing his signature shades, but there was no mistaking that smile lighting up his face as he posed with Hoda.
Friends React: Savannah Guthrie and Jenna Bush Hager Weigh In
Of course, it didn't take long for Hoda's close friends to jump into the comments section. Savannah Guthrie, 53, playfully chimed in with a cheeky comment: “New couple alert cc @jennabhager,” adding a siren emoji for good measure. Jenna Bush Hager wasn’t far behind, replying enthusiastically, “We have been waiting for this moment!”
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Even Today’s Donna Farizan got in on the fun, writing, “Yes yes yes!! Love each pic but pic 2 has me,” followed by the eyes emoji. It seems like everyone agrees—there’s something special about the chemistry between Hoda and Kevin!
Fans Go Wild Over Hoda and Kevin's Encounter
But it wasn't just Hoda's inner circle buzzing about the photo. Fans across the globe took notice, too. One commenter joked, “You and Kevin – now that’s a superbowl win!!!” while another added, “Ooh you look gooooood with Kevin!! Just sayin.”
Some even started brainstorming couple names. “I think Hoda Costner has a nice ring to it!!!” one fan wrote, while another boldly declared, “YOU & KEVIN ARE PERFECTION.” Another commenter quipped, “Found Kevin I see, or did HE find you ?!!!” Clearly, the internet is fully on board with this potential pairing.
History of Shipping Hoda and Kevin
This isn't the first time fans have been rooting for Hoda and Kevin. Back in June 2024, during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Hoda was surprised to learn that viewers had already started "shipping" them. The buzz began after Hoda interviewed Kevin on Today earlier that year.
“How do you feel about viewers ‘shipping’ you and Kevin Costner after he appeared on Today last month? And have the two of you connected since?” a fan asked Hoda, to which she responded, “Wait what?”
“The viewers want the two of you together,” Andy Cohen chimed in. “Yes, yes, yes, yes.”
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“I have never heard that, not one time,” Hoda admitted, clearly caught off guard.
Savannah, ever the encourager, added, “Well, you heard it now, you up to it?”
“Well, if the viewers want it,” Hoda replied with a laugh.
“Give the people what they want,” Savannah agreed, clearly on board with the idea.
Could Love Be in the Air?
Months later, insiders revealed that Hoda and Kevin might just be a match made in heaven. Both have faced challenges in their personal lives recently—Hoda's breakup from Joel Schiffman in January 2022 and Kevin's finalized divorce from Christine Baumgartner in February 2024. Now, they're both reportedly looking for love again.
“Hoda and Kevin are a match made in heaven! They’ve had their romantic difficulties in recent years—Kevin going through his acrimonious split with Christine and Hoda breaking up with Joel. But this feels perfect right now,” a source told Closer in October 2024.
“With his bitter split behind him, Kevin’s made it known that he’s back on the hunt for a new romantic partner,” the insider added.
Hoda, meanwhile, has openly expressed her desire to find love. In a candid interview with People in May 20
