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Hoda Kotb Says Sandra Bullock Helped Her Feel Empowered About Adoption

Hoda Kotb adopted her two daughters in her fifties, and told Jenna Bush Hager on the Open Book with Jenna podcast that learning about Sandra Bullock's adoption journey helped her feel confident in her decision to have Haley and Hope. Hoda also talked about being an "older mom" and how it impacts her parenting.
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