Craig Melvin has shared his support for his Today co-star Sheinelle Jones and her latest career venture. The NBC anchor took to Instagram on April 14 to gush over his fellow host's new book, Through Mom's Eyes: Simple Wisdom From Mothers Who Raised Extraordinary Humans.
"She’s written a beautiful new chapter, and I could not be more proud of her," penned Craig on social media alongside a photograph of him reading the book. "Sheinelle Jones' new book is out, and watching her pour her heart, wisdom, and light into these pages has been so special. She’s truly like a big sister to me, and I know this book is going to bless so many people the way she blesses everyone around her. Please go support her and grab a copy. You’re going to love it."
Sheinelle took to the comments section to thank her co-star for his sweet tributue, "Aw thank you - I appreciate you friend! Now you can send it to Betty Jo," she wrote.
© InstagramThe NBC star released her debut book, Through Mom's Eyes, on April 14. The concept of the book, a collection of stories and lessons from the mothers of the likes of Lady Gaga, Stephen Curry, the Williams sisters, Matthew McConaughey and more, was first crafted in 2020, but ultimately delayed after the new author's husband Uche Ojeh's fatal cancer battle.
"I started this book thinking that it would be a simple guide to maybe what some of these women did right, what they did wrong … and it certainly is, for sure, but it turned out to be so much more," Sheinelle previously shared on the show.
© Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty I"I think these women empowered me in ways that I didn't know I needed," she added. "I'm hoping that when women read it, whether you're an auntie, a grandmother, a mom, a teacher, a coach, if you work with children, I think you'll be touched by some of the wisdom that they shared."
Sheinelle's husband, Uche, passed away in May 2025 at the age of 45 from an aggressive form of brain cancer called Glioblastoma. Uche and Sheinelle were married for 18 years and share three children – son Kayin, and fraternal twins Clara and Uche.
© NBCThe couple first met at Northwestern University in the late '90s, where Uche was earning a bachelor’s degree in computer science. Sheinelle's husband worked as a managing partner at UAO Consulting.
To mark the release of her book on Tuesday, Sheinelle was surprised on air by her three children on the Fourth Hour of the show.
