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Who is Al Roker’s daughter Courtney and does she have children?

TODAY show's Al Roker is a proud father to three children, Courtney, Nicholas, and Leila.

On July 4, 2023, the forecaster's daughter, Courtney, made him a first-time grandfather after giving birth to a healthy baby girl on Tuesday.

Al Roker and his daughter Courtney Roker
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Al Roker and his daughter Courtney Roker

Who is Al Roker's daughter Courtney and does she have children?

Courtney Roker was born in May 1987 and is the daughter of Al Roker and Alice Bell. 

Courtney is a test kitchen manager and recipe developer for branches such as Chefman and Ched IQ. She also works as a trained chef at Google, managing one of their restaurants.

On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, Courtney announced on Instagram that she is expecting her first child with Wesley Laga.

She posted a video documenting the couple's ultrasound appointment captioned: "A new adventure is about to begin."

Soon-to-be grandfather Al, commented on the post saying: "Here we go!!! So very very happy!!!!! You guys."

During a segment on Today, Al expressed he would like to be called "Pop-pop" when his grandchild is born.

In an interview with , Courtney reflected on the good news. She said: "We are extremely excited to welcome a new member into our family and start this next chapter in our lives."

On July 4, 2023, the Today hosts announced Al's daughter gave birth to a healthy baby girl.

When did Courtney get married?

She married Wesley Laga on Saturday, June 5, 2021, in a stunning ceremony surrounded by her loved ones.

Courtney wore a beautiful white dress and Wesley wore a black suit for the ceremony.

She shared a picture of her big day on social media, writing: "Last night was beyond anything I could ever imagine. 

"I celebrated my love for my husband and felt the love from everyone. My heart is filled with happiness and filled with joy."

Adding: "And I gotta say my husband's dance moves aint to shabby. Now on to the honeymoon."

Courtney got married to Wesley Laga on June 5, 2021, in a stunning ceremony
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Courtney got married to Wesley Laga on June 5, 2021, in a stunning ceremonyCredit: Instagram

Roker shares Courtney with ex-wife Alice Bell, who he divorced in 1994.

He dished about his daughter’s career path with , saying: “Courtney was not your typical kid, in that she didn't follow the traditional path of high school in four years, then college for four years, then get a job. 

"That was all a bit of a struggle for her."

Courtney’s Instagram bio says she is a recipe developer for My Chefman and My Chef iQ.

Roker said Courtney's grandparents 'would have been so proud' of her
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Roker said Courtney's grandparents 'would have been so proud' of herCredit: Instagram

What did Al Roker say about Courtney getting married?

Before Courtney’s wedding, Al shared his "last family photo" with his eldest daughter on Instagram. 

He wrote: wrote: "Our last #familyphoto with @ouichefroker as a single woman before her wedding to @djweslaga"

Al, Deborah, and his children stood together for a group photo in a beautiful garden. 

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In another post to Courtney, he penned: “Seems like yesterday @ouichefroker was this little girl and tomorrow she’s getting married. 

"Al And Isabel Roker would have been so proud of their granddaughter."

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