Speculation has been swirling about a possible romance between Today host Hoda Kotb and Hollywood actor Kevin Costner, and now, Kotb herself has finally addressed the buzz.
While she hasn’t confirmed or denied the rumors, her recent comments have only added fuel to the fire.
A String of Coincidences?
Kotb was recently spotted at the Runway for Recovery fashion show in New York City, where she was asked about the ongoing rumors linking her to the Yellowstone star.
In response, she playfully acknowledged the surprising number of times they’ve crossed paths.
“Isn’t it sort of weird that he always ends up where I am?” Kotb joked. “I mean, I’m just living my life, and there he is. It just keeps happening.”
She continued, wondering aloud, “When is it not a coincidence anymore?” Though her comment was lighthearted, it left fans wondering if there’s more to the story than just chance encounters.
Where the Rumors Began
Talk of a possible romance between Kotb and Costner first started back in June 2024, when the Today With Hoda & Jenna co-hosts interviewed the actor. During the segment, viewers noticed an undeniable chemistry between the two. Kotb seemed particularly charmed by Costner’s down-to-earth nature, even mentioning that she appreciated his simplicity—especially his habit of eating baked beans straight from the can.
The speculation only intensified months later when Kotb posted a series of photos from Super Bowl LIX, which included a snapshot of her and Costner together. Fans immediately flooded the comments, with many referring to them as a “couple.”
Adding to the playful speculation, Kotb’s Today colleague Savannah Guthrie commented on the post, writing, “New couple alert,” and tagged Jenna Bush Hager, who chimed in, “We have been waiting for this moment.” Their comments only fueled the excitement among fans eager to see Kotb and Costner as a real-life couple.
A History of High-Profile Relationships
Both Kotb and Costner have had their fair share of high-profile relationships.
Kotb was previously married to Burzis Kanga from 2005 to 2008. She later became engaged to Joel Schiffman, with whom she was in a long-term relationship for eight years before announcing their split in 2022.
Costner, meanwhile, finalized his divorce from Christine Baumgartner in September 2023 after nearly two decades of marriage. Since their split, Baumgartner has moved on and recently got engaged to financier Josh Connor.
While both Kotb and Costner are currently single, neither has publicly confirmed any romantic involvement with the other.
Fans Continue to Speculate
Despite the lack of official confirmation, fans can’t seem to shake the idea that Kotb and Costner might be more than just friendly acquaintances. Their multiple run-ins, combined with the playful remarks from Kotb’s co-hosts, have only fueled the curiosity surrounding their relationship status.
With neither Kotb nor Costner shutting down the rumors completely, many are left wondering—are they just good friends, or is there something more brewing behind the scenes? For now, only time will tell if this Hollywood-meets-morning-show connection turns into something real.
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