Hoda Kotb signed off the "Today" show Friday with the assist of some of the biggest names in broadcast, music and sports.

Other in-person experiences included a surprise appearance from Olympian Simone Biles and Maria Shriver. The former thanked Kotb for her years as Team USA’s “Olympic Mom,” while Shriver ...

From Simone Biles to Jamie Lee Curtis ... "I'm so proud of you," Kotb told Biles. "I love you." Maria Shriver, who Kotb credited as helping her find a new chapter, also stopped by the show.