Al Roker Shares Rare Photos of Daughter Leila for Special Occasion: ‘Never Ceases to Amaze Me’
Al Roker had an exciting reason to celebrate this weekend, as his daughter Leila just turned 26 years old.
The Today star took to Instagram to pay tribute to his daughter on her big day, sharing a photo montage of Leila growing up over the years.
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Roker's special montage included photos of Leila from when she was a young child to now, showcasing special moments with the family, including photos at school events, a previous birthday celebration and even a meeting with actor Danny DeVito.
He set the montage to the Beatles song "Birthday," concluding with some short clips from Leila's birthday dinner in New York City. Roker's other children, Nick and Courtney were there, along with his wife Deborah Roberts and a few others.
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"Happy Birthday to my girl @leilaroker who never ceases to amaze me. Love you, Sweetheart. So glad you could be here in #nyc for your 26th trip around the sun. And a great pre birthday dinner at @dintaifungusa," he wrote in the caption.
Fans and friends wished Leila a happy birthday in the comments, while Roberts also shared a special post in honor of Leila on her Instagram page. She posted a bunch of photos from the night out with the birthday girl, as well as a couple of throwbacks from when Leila was a baby. For her birthday dinner, Leila wore a black long-sleeved dress with a lace skirt, paired with a statement belt, looking great as she gathered with her family.
"This girl! My first born. The one who proved to me that my heart can leave my body. The one who brings joy, honesty and light to any space….is turning 26," Roberts said. "Don’t know how it happened. But I celebrate you @leilaroker I love you more than I can say or ever will. Happy birthday dear darling. 🎊🥳🍭 🎂."
Roker shares both Nick and Leila with Roberts, while he shares his eldest child, Courtney, with his first wife, Alice Bell.
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