Photo: Nathan Congleton/NBCUSavannah Guthriejust hit the big 5-0!On Monday, the broadcast journalist reached the major milestone and herTodaycolleagues celebrated her with heartfelt tributes.Hoda Kotbposted a photofrom the pair’s#Fly Washingtoncover shoot and wished her “sweet” pal well on her birthday. “Love to see you soar,” Kotb, 57, wrote.InJenna Bush Hager’spost, the co-host called Guthrie her “sister-wife” and “devoted friend.""@savannahguthrie deserves to be celebrated for her dedication to her family and friends, her loyal heart, and her relentless faith,” Bush Hager, 40, captioned a carousel of photos. “Sometimes life surprises you with a dear friend who loves you for all of you—what a wonder it is to be in your glow SG!“Nathan Congleton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesSharingseveral photosof her own,Siri Dalyraved about the pair’s longtime friendship.“From the moment our bellies touched seven plus years ago, it was like we had always been friends,” she wrote. “Whether we are fancy or in matching pjs, singing or playing tennis, browning butter or drinking tequila, being sister wives or letting those men hang out with us … it’s all better with you.““Happy Birthday to a magical human,” Daly added. “50 looks gorgeous on you!“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Eric Liebowitz/NBCFor histribute,Al Rokercalled Guthrie a “dear friend.““I am so thrilled my dear friend @savannahguthrie is now halfway to a #smuckersjar,” he joked. “I can’t wait to see what the next 50 bring!! #happybirthday Savvie G!!Guthrie had a big year leading up to her 50th birthday. This summer, she got tocover the Tokyo Olympicsfor work.Months before, in June, she served as one of the many stars tapped to guest-hostJeopardy!followingAlex Trebek’s death. (The series has since hiredJeopardy!championKen Jenningsas well as actress and neuroscientistMayim Bialiktosplit hosting duties.)“I can’t believe I got the opportunity to do it,” Guthrie previously told PEOPLE. “I am a huge fan of the show, and I’m an even huger fan of Alex Trebek now that I know how hard it is to hostJeopardy!— it’s really fast and very precise.“That same month, Guthrie alsocelebrated her 10-year work anniversaryatThe Today Show. Her colleagues and family had surprised her with a special on-air celebration. “Now all my dreams came true,” she said at the time, adding of her coworkers, “Now, my whole family is here.“Days before her birthday, Guthrie and her husband, Michael Feldman,celebrated Christmaswith daughterVale, 7, and sonCharles “Charley” Max, 5.

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Savannah Guthrie

Savannah Guthriejust hit the big 5-0!On Monday, the broadcast journalist reached the major milestone and herTodaycolleagues celebrated her with heartfelt tributes.Hoda Kotbposted a photofrom the pair’s#Fly Washingtoncover shoot and wished her “sweet” pal well on her birthday. “Love to see you soar,” Kotb, 57, wrote.InJenna Bush Hager’spost, the co-host called Guthrie her “sister-wife” and “devoted friend.""@savannahguthrie deserves to be celebrated for her dedication to her family and friends, her loyal heart, and her relentless faith,” Bush Hager, 40, captioned a carousel of photos. “Sometimes life surprises you with a dear friend who loves you for all of you—what a wonder it is to be in your glow SG!“Nathan Congleton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesSharingseveral photosof her own,Siri Dalyraved about the pair’s longtime friendship.“From the moment our bellies touched seven plus years ago, it was like we had always been friends,” she wrote. “Whether we are fancy or in matching pjs, singing or playing tennis, browning butter or drinking tequila, being sister wives or letting those men hang out with us … it’s all better with you.““Happy Birthday to a magical human,” Daly added. “50 looks gorgeous on you!“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Eric Liebowitz/NBCFor histribute,Al Rokercalled Guthrie a “dear friend.““I am so thrilled my dear friend @savannahguthrie is now halfway to a #smuckersjar,” he joked. “I can’t wait to see what the next 50 bring!! #happybirthday Savvie G!!Guthrie had a big year leading up to her 50th birthday. This summer, she got tocover the Tokyo Olympicsfor work.Months before, in June, she served as one of the many stars tapped to guest-hostJeopardy!followingAlex Trebek’s death. (The series has since hiredJeopardy!championKen Jenningsas well as actress and neuroscientistMayim Bialiktosplit hosting duties.)“I can’t believe I got the opportunity to do it,” Guthrie previously told PEOPLE. “I am a huge fan of the show, and I’m an even huger fan of Alex Trebek now that I know how hard it is to hostJeopardy!— it’s really fast and very precise.“That same month, Guthrie alsocelebrated her 10-year work anniversaryatThe Today Show. Her colleagues and family had surprised her with a special on-air celebration. “Now all my dreams came true,” she said at the time, adding of her coworkers, “Now, my whole family is here.“Days before her birthday, Guthrie and her husband, Michael Feldman,celebrated Christmaswith daughterVale, 7, and sonCharles “Charley” Max, 5.

Savannah Guthriejust hit the big 5-0!

On Monday, the broadcast journalist reached the major milestone and herTodaycolleagues celebrated her with heartfelt tributes.

Hoda Kotbposted a photofrom the pair’s#Fly Washingtoncover shoot and wished her “sweet” pal well on her birthday. “Love to see you soar,” Kotb, 57, wrote.

InJenna Bush Hager’spost, the co-host called Guthrie her “sister-wife” and “devoted friend.”

“@savannahguthrie deserves to be celebrated for her dedication to her family and friends, her loyal heart, and her relentless faith,” Bush Hager, 40, captioned a carousel of photos. “Sometimes life surprises you with a dear friend who loves you for all of you—what a wonder it is to be in your glow SG!”

Nathan Congleton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb

Sharingseveral photosof her own,Siri Dalyraved about the pair’s longtime friendship.

“From the moment our bellies touched seven plus years ago, it was like we had always been friends,” she wrote. “Whether we are fancy or in matching pjs, singing or playing tennis, browning butter or drinking tequila, being sister wives or letting those men hang out with us … it’s all better with you.”

“Happy Birthday to a magical human,” Daly added. “50 looks gorgeous on you!”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

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Al Roker, Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb

For histribute,Al Rokercalled Guthrie a “dear friend.”

“I am so thrilled my dear friend @savannahguthrie is now halfway to a #smuckersjar,” he joked. “I can’t wait to see what the next 50 bring!! #happybirthday Savvie G!!

Guthrie had a big year leading up to her 50th birthday. This summer, she got tocover the Tokyo Olympicsfor work.

Months before, in June, she served as one of the many stars tapped to guest-hostJeopardy!followingAlex Trebek’s death. (The series has since hiredJeopardy!championKen Jenningsas well as actress and neuroscientistMayim Bialiktosplit hosting duties.)

“I can’t believe I got the opportunity to do it,” Guthrie previously told PEOPLE. “I am a huge fan of the show, and I’m an even huger fan of Alex Trebek now that I know how hard it is to hostJeopardy!— it’s really fast and very precise.”

That same month, Guthrie alsocelebrated her 10-year work anniversaryatThe Today Show. Her colleagues and family had surprised her with a special on-air celebration. “Now all my dreams came true,” she said at the time, adding of her coworkers, “Now, my whole family is here.”

Days before her birthday, Guthrie and her husband, Michael Feldman,celebrated Christmaswith daughterVale, 7, and sonCharles “Charley” Max, 5.

source: people.com