Proud dad! Al Roker has nothing but love for his three children: Courtney, Leila and Nick.
“I am so ‘drawn’ to being a father to @ouichefroker @cleilapatra and @nickroker155 and to @debrobertsabc who has given me the gift of this family,” the meteorologist captioned a cartoon photo of his family via Instagram in June 2022.
The Today anchor shares daughter Leila and son Nick with wife Deborah Roberts, who he married in 1995. Roker adopted his daughter Courtney during his previous marriage to Alice Bell, to whom he was married from 1984 to 1994.
In April 2019, Roker revealed in an article he wrote for Guideposts magazine that his son was “somewhere on the spectrum and maybe obsessive-compulsive.” One month later, the weatherman gushed to Us Weekly about how he couldn’t be prouder of Nick.
“He’s one of those people that doesn’t let anything stand in his way,” Roker exclusively told Us at the time. “I don’t think he acknowledges whatever issues he’s got. ‘I’m just going to do this.’ [It’s] so great.”
In January 2020, the television personality admitted he had room to grow when it came to his relationship with his son. “I want to be more patient, I think,” Roker said on the Today show. ”Especially toward the end of the week after I get a little tired, I tend to get a little short with Nick. I’m trying just to be a little more patient with people.”
His fellow Today anchor, Hoda Kotb had nothing but praise and respect for her costar and his relationship with his son. “Al and I had the chance to celebrate New Year’s together and one of the things [now-ex-husband] Joel [Schiffman] and I both marvel at when it comes to you and your family is you and your son, Nick,” the Oklahoma native explained. “I know there are a lot of great father-son relationships out there — there are probably a kazillion people watching right now — [but] watching Nick rest his head on your shoulder may be one of the most beautiful sights that I have ever seen.”
She continued: “Joel and I often talk about you and your son because he’s an incredible kid. We’ve watched him grow over the years. He has an issue that he deals with, and you guys have figured [it] out. … When I watch you with him, I always think you have infinite patience.”
Roker joked to his coworker that she caught him on a “good” day but still wanted “to be a better person” for his family.
“As a lot of parents who have kids with special needs [know], they can try your patience,” he reflected. “Not that they mean to or anything like that. … The thing I love about him, that I admire about him, is that he just kind of attacks it head-on. He’s very goal-oriented, and he’s a great kid.”
Keep scrolling to see Roker’s best moments with all three of his children:
Proud dad! Al Roker has nothing but love for his three children: Courtney, Leila and Nick.
“I am so ‘drawn’ to being a father to @ouichefroker @cleilapatra and @nickroker155 and to @debrobertsabc who has given me the gift of this family,” the meteorologist captioned a cartoon photo of his family via Instagram in June 2022.
The Today anchor shares daughter Leila and son Nick with wife Deborah Roberts, who he married in 1995. Roker adopted his daughter Courtney during his previous marriage to Alice Bell, to whom he was married from 1984 to 1994.
In April 2019, Roker revealed in an article he wrote for Guideposts magazine that his son was “somewhere on the spectrum and maybe obsessive-compulsive.” One month later, the weatherman gushed to Us Weekly about how he couldn’t be prouder of Nick.
“He’s one of those people that doesn’t let anything stand in his way,” Roker exclusively told Us at the time. “I don’t think he acknowledges whatever issues he’s got. ‘I’m just going to do this.’ [It’s] so great.”
In January 2020, the television personality admitted he had room to grow when it came to his relationship with his son. “I want to be more patient, I think,” Roker said on the Today show. ”Especially toward the end of the week after I get a little tired, I tend to get a little short with Nick. I’m trying just to be a little more patient with people.”
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His fellow Today anchor, Hoda Kotb had nothing but praise and respect for her costar and his relationship with his son. “Al and I had the chance to celebrate New Year’s together and one of the things [now-ex-husband] Joel [Schiffman] and I both marvel at when it comes to you and your family is you and your son, Nick,” the Oklahoma native explained. “I know there are a lot of great father-son relationships out there — there are probably a kazillion people watching right now — [but] watching Nick rest his head on your shoulder may be one of the most beautiful sights that I have ever seen.”
She continued: “Joel and I often talk about you and your son because he’s an incredible kid. We’ve watched him grow over the years. He has an issue that he deals with, and you guys have figured [it] out. … When I watch you with him, I always think you have infinite patience.”
Roker joked to his coworker that she caught him on a “good” day but still wanted “to be a better person” for his family.
“As a lot of parents who have kids with special needs [know], they can try your patience,” he reflected. “Not that they mean to or anything like that. … The thing I love about him, that I admire about him, is that he just kind of attacks it head-on. He’s very goal-oriented, and he’s a great kid.”
Keep scrolling to see Roker’s best moments with all three of his children:
Credit: Courtesy of Al Roker/Instagram
July 2021
The Roker family celebrated Nick’s birthday by going to a Yankees game in July 2021. “The #birthdaytradition continues! Our first #postpandemic @yankees game celebrating @nick.roker155 #19thbirthday,” he shared.
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September 2021
While spending their anniversary in Paris in September 2021, Roker and Roberts also got to spend quality time with their daughter Leila, who relocated to the French city. The family enjoyed a nice dinner with a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower.
“Beyond fortunate to be able to spend our #anniversary with our girl in #Paris Viva la #passsanitaire,” the Today show host captioned the photo.
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September 2021
The meteorologist penned a touching tribute to his two daughters on National Daughter Day in September 2021. “These two are why they created #nationaldaughtersday #nationaldaughterday @ouichefroker and @cleilapatra who make me so very proud every day,” Roker wrote via Instagram.
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June 2022
All of the Roker children got together for dinner in June 2022 to celebrate their dad for Father’s Day. “For the first time in 5 years, @debrobertsabc surprised me by making sure @cleilapatra got here for #fathersday,” the Daytime Emmy winner revealed via Instagram. “First time all 3 of my kids are together for this day. And we celebrated at @mattabdoo new spot @pig_beach_queens.”
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August 2022
In August 2022, Roker and his wife assisted their youngest son as he headed off to college. “I guess this is happening,” the journalist posted via Instagram. “Taking the last one to college. So proud of one @nickroker155.”
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September 2022
One month after dropping Nick off at college, his mom and dad came to visit their son for his school’s family weekend in September 2022. “It was soooo good getting to see our Nick on campus for #familyweekend and see him with his pals,” the weatherman captioned a selfie with his family while on campus.
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September 2022
The proud dad shared a series of throwback photos of Nick on Instagram in September 2022 in honor of National Son Day. “I am one of the most fortunate fathers in the world to be able to celebrate such a special young man as @nickroker155 on #nationalsonday,” he gushed.
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November 2022
The Roker family got together for Thanksgiving in November 2022. The reporter was recovering at home after he was hospitalized with blood clots in his lung and legs. Due to his condition, Roker had to skip covering the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade for the first time in 27 years.
“So very #thankful to be able to be home for #thanksgiving #dinner with #family,” Been There, Done That: Family Wisdom for Modern Times author penned via Instagram.
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December 2022
“From our family to yours, #merrychristmas,” Roker captioned a photo of his family wearing matching Charlie Brown pajamas while eating breakfast. Even their dog had a green outfit with illustrations of Snoopy and the Peanuts gang.
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