- Al Roker shared a video to his Instagram in honor of his son Nicholas's 23rd birthday.
- The video included rare photos of Nicholas and the Roker family over the years.
- Fans reacted to the video with kind messages, wishing Nicholas a happy birthday.
Best wishes are in order! Al Roker's son, Nicholas Roker, just celebrated his 23rd birthday on July 18. Fans were able to join in on the celebration via the Today show anchor's heartfelt Instagram video. In the video, Al shared rare family photos of Nicholas and the Roker family, from Nicholas's childhood to the present. The slideshow included pictures from vacations, graduations, Christmases, celeb encounters and more, soundtracked to Lenny Kravitz's "Happy Birthday."
In the caption, Al wrote, "Happy Birthday to this guy. Hard to believe he is 23! Here’s a look at those 23 years. So very proud of the young man he has become. We love you, Nicholas!!"
Nicholas is the youngest of Al's three children and his second with wife Deborah Roberts. This rare glimpse into Al's only son's life was welcomed by fans, with many writing happy birthday wishes while others shared more sentimental messages.
One follower wrote, "A very happy birthday to Nicholas; we’ve enjoyed watching him grow, through the Today show and posts here, (too fast) into the young man he is today and are proud of him!🥳"
Another shared well wishes, writing, "Thanks for sharing This Marvelous Family Journey! We look forward to seeing Future Family Blessings! Birthday Wishes Nick 🎂"
Even Al's Today colleague, Dylan Dreyer, weighed in. "Happy birthday big guy!!!" the NBC News meteorologist wrote in the comments.
From these messages, one thing is certain. Good Housekeeping, the Today show and fans of the Roker family all wish Nicholas a happy birthday and hope year 23 brings joy, laughter and the best of times.
Kate Franke (she/her) is an editorial assistant in the Hearst Lifestyle Group, covering for Woman's Day and Good Housekeeping. She loves all things lifestyle, home, and market related. Kate has a BAJMC in Magazine Media and BA in Writing from Drake University. She is a proud ASME alum whose work has appeared in Food Network Magazine, The Pioneer Woman Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Modern Farmhouse Style, Beautiful Kitchens & Baths, and more. Next to writing, Kate’s two favorite things are chai lattes and pumpkin bread!
