- Al Roker’s daughter Leila shared Instagram photos showing the family was ill over Christmas.
- Leila called it a “very sick” but “magical” holiday with puzzles, movies and laughs.
- Al posted his own family photo and gushed about having Leila home for the holidays.
- Roker is also set to appear on Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager’s New Year’s Eve special.
Roker family holiday goes viral — even while under the weather
Al Roker and his family spent Christmas together despite several members feeling ill. The TODAY show weatherman’s 27-year-old daughter, Leila Roker, posted a carousel of photos on Instagram on Dec. 28 that captured the low-key, cozy celebration — and the reality of a sick household that still made time for family traditions.
Leila’s Instagram: “very sick” but “magical”
In her caption, Leila wrote that “like what seems like half of the internet, we also had a very sick Christmas.” She described swapping Christmas morning champagne for apple cider vinegar tea and cold medicine, but noted moments of joy: puzzles solved, gifts exchanged, laughs shared, and classic holiday movies watched.
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Her honest, warm caption resonated with followers who have battled holiday illnesses in recent seasons — and the photos show a family making the best of it together.
Al Roker’s posts: proud dad and granddad
Al Roker shared his own family photo on Dec. 28, writing that having Leila home was the “perfect Christmas present.” Another December post gave fans a peek at Christmas morning, including an endearing snapshot of Roker with his granddaughter, Sky, and his wife, Deborah Roberts.
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Roker, 71, has been openly affectionate about his role as a grandfather, and followers enjoyed the holiday family images despite the sniffles and coughs noted in Leila’s caption.
What’s next: New Year’s Eve appearance
Beyond the holiday posts, Al Roker is slated to appear on Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager’s New Year’s Eve special, “A Toast to 2025!” airing Dec. 31 at 10:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Fans who enjoyed the family updates can also catch Roker among the many celebrity guests ringing in the new year.
Even with illness in the house, the Roker family’s holiday images underscore a simple message: shared time matters most. Between tissues and tea, they found moments that felt, in Leila’s words, “magical.”
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