How Hoda Kotb made sure co-star Jenna Bush Hager felt empowered during her big career moment

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Hoda Kotb is incredibly close to her Today co-stars and is always one of the first to be their cheerleader both on the show and outside of it.MORE: Hoda Kotb's stand-in host revealed as star takes time off TodayThe mother-of-two - who has been taking some much-deserved time off over a lot of the summer to be with her family - always likes to remark on her famous friends' success on social media.The star earlier in the year was particularly proud of her co-star Jenna Bush Hager - and didn't hold back on her pride either!

The NBC host shared a snapshot back in April when Jenna embarked on her book tour with her sister Barbara Bush - as they went around the country promoting their children's book, The Superpower Sisterhood.

VIDEO: Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb host New Year's Eve SpecialJenna and Barbara left in April for a nine-date book tour to promote their book, and Hoda couldn't have been more proud.MORE: Hoda Kotb delights fans with heartfelt tribute to rarely seen family member in new photoMORE: Today's Hoda Kotb's difficult career goodbye revealed"So proud of you @jennabhager and barbara!

This book is top of our reading list!!!!" she wrote alongside a picture posted on her Instagram account, inspiring many fans to send heart emojis and messages of support as well."Incredible women doing incredible things," one wrote, with another saying: "Y'all are amazing!!!" A third even added: "Love how Hoda and Jenna support each other."A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb)Hoda showed her support for Jenna as she continued on her book tourHoda and Jenna have been hosting the Fourth Hour together since 2019, after Jenna took over from Kathie Lee Gifford following her retirement.MORE: Hoda Kotb leaves Today co-star lost for.