Savannah Guthrie is not letting the haters bring her down! The beloved Today Show anchor has been through a whirlwind week, but her fellow costars have her back, big time. After facing some criticism online, Savannah's Today Show family rallied around her in a way that truly shows how close-knit they are. Let's dive into what went down and how her crew showed her just how much she means to them.
A New Chapter: Savannah's Book Release
On Tuesday, February 20, Savannah Guthrie, who just turned 52, celebrated the release of her latest book, Mostly What God Does. The book is a deeply personal journey that explores her Christian faith and how it has shaped her life. The very next day, Savannah couldn't help but share a heartwarming surprise that awaited her at home—a stunning bouquet of bright yellow flowers from her Today Show co-host, Hoda Kotb.
On Instagram, Savannah captioned the post, “The most beautiful bright yellow surprise waiting for me at home. Thank you, @hodakotb, today and every day.” The vibrant yellow bouquet perfectly matched the cover of her book, Mostly What God Does. It was more than just flowers; it was a symbol of the unwavering support Hoda has shown Savannah throughout her writing journey. Hoda, who's been a constant source of encouragement, even earned a special mention in the acknowledgments section of the book.
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Savannah's Tribute to Hoda Kotb
In the book, Savannah wrote, “If you ever find yourself attempting something hard and scary, I hope you have someone as irrepressibly enthusiastic as Hoda Kotb— and her two giant pom poms— cheering you to the finish line.” That's some powerful stuff, right? It shows just how much Savannah values Hoda's friendship and the role she played in helping her complete this significant project.
Jenna Bush Hager Joins the Celebration
But the love didn't stop there. On Wednesday, February 21, Savannah took to her Instagram stories to share another touching gesture. This time, it was from Jenna Bush Hager, another one of her Today Show colleagues. Jenna sent Savannah a bouquet of pink and purple roses. Savannah wrote alongside the photo, “Best of humans, best of friends. Thank you, @jennabushhager.” It’s clear that Savannah is surrounded by a supportive network of friends who truly celebrate her successes.
Dealing With Criticism
Now, let's talk about the elephant in the room. Savannah recently faced some backlash after an interview with Kelly Rowland on February 15. During the segment, Savannah asked Kelly about her thoughts on Beyoncé venturing into country music. “What do you think about your friend Beyoncé?” Savannah inquired. “She’s like your sister, you guys literally grew up together—she’s stepping into country.”
Kelly responded, “I’m so proud of her.” Savannah followed up, asking, “I know, but were you surprised and what do you think about it?” Kelly reiterated, “I’m so proud of her. So happy for her.”
The clip from the interview was shared on Today’s YouTube page, sparking a flurry of comments. Some viewers felt the line of questioning was unnecessary, with one commenter saying, “Here they go again asking her about Beyoncé … it’s exhausting.” Another chimed in, “You could tell that Kelly was a little annoyed by the Beyoncé question, but she played it cool.”
But not everyone was critical. Many viewers came to Savannah’s defense, pointing out that the questions were respectful and within bounds. One commenter wrote, “I came to see what all the fuss was about regarding Kelly being asked about Beyoncé. Seriously Folks!!! I don’t see any issue with Savannah asking Kelly about Beyoncé who were singing partners for years in Destiny’s Child. Savannah was respectful, and in no way out of line for asking the questions.”
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