Former TODAY Host Kathie Lee Gifford’s Daughter Welcomes Baby No. 2

A beloved morning show icon is once again celebrating the joys of grandmotherhood, with another little blessing joining the growing family.

Cassidy Gifford, daughter of former "Today" co-host Kathie Lee Gifford, recently welcomed her second child. On June 6, 2025, the actress revealed via Instagram that she and her husband, Ben Wierda, are now the proud parents of two, just two years after becoming a family of three.

The announcement featured a tender photo of her newborn daughter's tiny hand, accompanied by a heartfelt caption. Cassidy wrote, "Rosie Mae Wierda! Born at 9:59 a.m. on 6/03/2025," adding, "You are a million prayers answered, Rosie girl. We love you so much. 1 Samuel 1:27."

The couple's son, Finn, was born on June 24. 2023, and his arrival had also been shared in a similarly quiet and tender way. Cassidy uploaded a photo of his tiny feet on social media, expressing her overwhelming love for the newborn and concluding, "Thank you, Lord for this most precious gift."

This latest family milestone follows even more joyful news in the Gifford household. Cassidy's brother, Cody, and his wife, Erika, are expecting their third child.

In a video posted to Instagram, the couple celebrated with their two sons, Frankie, 2, and Ford, 17 months, revealing a cake that read, "Baby #3 Loading."

Erika captioned it: "✨Gifford, party of cinco 🥹 … 20 weeks in and we can't wait to meet the newest member of our crew. 🩵🩷."

With these new additions on the way or already here, Kathie Lee Gifford's role as grandmother is expanding, and so is the love surrounding her growing family.

Interestingly, netizens have often gushed about Kathie's grandchildren, specifically two of her grandsons. As previously reported, Ford and Frankie attended a New York Giants game where fans couldn't help but point out their strong resemblance to their late grandfather, Frank Gifford.

On December 13, 2024, Erika posted a collage of photos showing her and Cody's sons having fun at a football game.

She captioned the post, "Happy Frankie and Ford Friday! ❤️💙 A couple favorites of the lil' fellas at the @nygiants game honoring their grandpa 🫶." Some of the pictures showed Frankie and Ford smiling broadly while posing with their dad.

In one picture, Ford sat on the grass, wearing noise-canceling earphones and sporting a slight smile. In another, he was seen crawling around the stands, clearly enjoying himself. Frankie was also pictured with noise-canceling earphones, watching the game with a curious expression.

Fans took to the comment section of this post to highlight the striking family resemblance. One fan remarked, "They both look like their granddad.💙💙⭐️⭐️." Another fan expressed, "They Look So much like Frank Gifford. I bet he would be so proud. 👏❤️❤️."

Similar comments included, "They all 3 look like grandpa," "It's amazing that they look like Frank. Good looking boys!" and "Man they all look like their Grandpa. Handsome boys. 💙💙💙."

One person noticed the resemblance even in Cody, "They look like Grandpa and Cody is looking more like Frank as he gets older❤️❤️." Another fan couldn't get enough of the boys' looks, gushing, "So adorable! The Gifford genes are very strong!! 😍😍😍."

Another heartwarming comment acknowledged the love and joy the grandsons bring, "Beautiful tribute to their Grandfather …so cute and their happiness is such a blessing! ❤️."

One fan shared, "Adorable boys. There grandfather would have loved them." Finally, a fan summed it up with excitement, "Oh my God cuteness overload," emphasizing just how precious the grandsons are.

Frank Gifford was a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee in 1977. He was also a legendary player for the New York Giants from 1952 to 1964. Known for his versatility, he made history as the first player to be named to the Pro Bowl as both a defensive and offensive back.

He played in seven Pro Bowls, was an All-NFL selection four times, and earned NFL Player of the Year honors in 1956. After retiring in 1961 due to an injury, Frank remained a beloved figure in the sports world, admired for his talent, charisma, and strong character.

Frank continued to influence the world of football after retirement as he transitioned into a respected sports journalist. While he was celebrated for revolutionizing the game and its media presence, his lasting legacy may lie in how he was remembered by his peers—those who admired him not only as a player but as a man.

"He was an honorable guy, and a straightforward football player, well-liked, and had a good reputation, and overall just a real tribute to the National Football League as a player," remarked Jim Taylor, a Hall of Fame running back and one of Frank's contemporaries.

The football player, who passed away from natural causes on August 9, 2015, at 84, was also an actor, appearing in "Jerry Maguire," "Viva Knievel!," and "Coach." In 2022, Kathie Lee Gifford opened up about Frank's state of health before he died and how she was moving on.

Her husband was diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain condition often linked to repeated head injuries. The family had privately known of his illness for a decade, noticing how it gradually affected him.

Interestingly, the week he passed, Frank received one of his best medical reports in years and even joked with Kathie, "I guess you're stuck with me." However, one Sunday morning, as they prepared for church, she discovered him unresponsive on the floor.

Despite the loss, Kathie viewed his death as a triumph rather than a tragedy, grounded in her Christian faith. She believed that the best day of one's life is when they leave this world to be with Jesus.

Two years after her husband's passing, Kathie went on her first date in over three decades but described the experience as "awful." She said her date, whom her friend Hoda Kotb set her up with, didn't share her faith. She was also not over the death of her late husband. "Although I wasn’t grieving, I wasn’t looking," she admitted.

Determined to live in the present, she has since embraced the opportunity to create new memories. Kathie is now in a relationship, though she keeps it private. "I am very blessed," she shared.

The former talk-show host also finds immense joy in spending time with her grandchildren, cherishing every moment of bonding with them.

Whether it's their infectious laughter, heartfelt conversations, or shared adventures, her grandkids bring her unparalleled happiness.