Meet Al Roker’s Beautiful Kids! Get to Know the ‘Today’ Star’s Children Courtney, Leila and Nicholas

Courtney Roker

Al’s eldest daughter, Courtney, was born in 1987. Even though her dad has been forecasting the weather for decades, she lives the majority of her life out of the spotlight.

However, Courtney made headlines when Al announced her engagement to Wesley Laga in April 2020. “I was waiting to get the OK, but now that it’s on her Insta, we are so thrilled the @djweslaga asked @ouichefcourtney to marry him,” the proud papa gushed alongside photos of the happy couple. “Could not be more thrilled for these two.”

More than a year after saying “yes” to forever, Al revealed his stunning daughter married Wesley in a romantic wedding ceremony in June 2021. “Perfect magical evening being there for the marriage of my first princess,” the doting dad captioned a collage of pics from the big night, which included a photo with NBC costars Dylan Dreyer, Craig Melvin and more.

Courtney also marveled over the exciting milestone, sharing a handful of lovely snapshots from the event. “Last night was beyond anything I could ever imagine. I celebrated my love for my husband, and felt the love from everyone,” the blushing bride gushed. “My heart is filled with happiness and filled with joy. And I gotta say, my husband’s dance moves ain’t to [sic] shabby. Now on to the honeymoon.”

In July 2023, Al became a grandfather when Courtney and Wes welcomed their first child together, Sky Clara Laga.

“And then this little girl came into my life,” the doting grandpa wrote on Instagram at the time. “Welcome to the world, Sky Clara Laga. In love all over again. Thank you, Courtney and Wes, for such a perfect blessing. Your baby is beautiful. Already planning the ways to spoil her and then hand her back.”

Leila Roker

The Wake Up With Al alum’s second child, Leila, made her arrival in November 1998. Leila earned her college degree at The American University of Paris in France, where she studied journalism, according to her LinkedIn.

She also worked as a contributor for Today, but the TV star’s daughter has much more experience than that. In the past, Leila has worked as a freelance writer for WWD, Forbes and Footwear News, as well as an intern during ABC’s coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s royal wedding in May 2018.

Nicholas Albert Roker

Al’s youngest son, Nick, was born in July 2002. In a personal essay he wrote for Guideposts magazine in 2019, the loving father explained the journey of raising his son, who is “somewhere on the [autism] spectrum and maybe obsessive-compulsive.”

“Do I get frustrated with my son sometimes? You bet,” he penned. “But then I remember my dad, how understanding he was. And Deborah reminds me that I have to show my son that I love him, but that I like him as well. More than that, I admire him.”

Not only does he adore Nick, the You Look So Much Better in Person author said his son completed his family from the very first moment he was born. “Even though he can drive me crazy, I cannot imagine life without,” Al once gushed on Instagram.

In December 2021, Al shared a heartwarming video on Instagram of Nicholas finding out that he got accepted into two colleges. Deborah hugged her son, who said he was “excited” for his next chapter. She later went on to share more about the happy news on an episode of The View. 

“Many of you know, we have been on a journey with our son, Nick, who over his lifetime has been dealing with learning disabilities, developmental disabilities,” the ABC news anchor said while holding back tears. “But he has accomplished so many things … He just got accepted into college.”

In August 2022, Al shared a sweet set of photos on his Instagram page after taking Nicholas off to college. The television star’s youngest child smiled from ear to ear as he posed next to a trunk full of his dorm room essentials. Al accompanied his kiddo to the registration office before heading back to New York. 

“I guess this is happening,” Al captioned the photo. “Taking the last one to college. So proud of one @nickroker155.”

The comments on the post were full of support from Al’s Today costars Dylan Dreyer and Sheinelle Jones. Two days later, the longtime news personality reflected on the bittersweet moment of bringing Nicholas to school. “I miss that kid but [am] so proud of him,” he captioned a video while walking in a park. He finished off the post by saying, “If you see me crying in the park, just wave.”

Deborah shared the same sentiment on her Instagram account before the start of Nicholas’ next big chapter.

“Pride doesn’t even begin to describe this day Nick Roker,” the proud mom wrote alongside a snap of her son and her hubby. “The journey continues.”