Who is Jenna Bush Hager?
Jenna Bush Hager is an American journalist, novelist, and news presenter. She is the daughter of former US President George W. Bush and the co-host of Today with Hoda and Jenna. She has three children and has published numerous novels.
Jenna Bush Hager Career
Bush Hager has had a diverse and accomplished career. She is best known as a co-host of the fourth hour of NBC’s Today show, Today with Hoda & Jenna, a role she has held since 2019. Before becoming a co-host, she joined Today as a correspondent and contributor in 2009.
In addition to her television career, Jenna is an accomplished author. She has co-authored several books, including two with her mother, former First Lady Laura Bush. Jenna is also a dedicated philanthropist, actively involved with UNICEF and serving as the chair of its Next Generation initiative.
Her career began in education, where she worked as a teacher and reading coordinator. She also interned with UNICEF’s Educational Policy Department in Latin America. Jenna’s journey from First Daughter to a prominent media personality and author showcases her versatility and commitment to making a positive impact.
Husband and Children
She married Henry Chase Hager, a former White House aide and businessman, in 2008. They have three children: Margaret, Poppy, and Henry.
Jenna Bush Hager Book Club
This is a monthly segment on the Today Show where Jenna recommends a book for the viewers to read and discuss. Some of the books she has chosen include The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah, The Push by Ashley Audrain, and The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison.
Jenna Bush Hager Net worth
Hager has a net worth of $14 million, which is a combined net worth with her husband, Henry Hager, a private equity managing director.
Jenna Bush Hager Husband
Jenna Bush Hager is married to Henry Chase Hager. They met while working on her father, George W. Bush’s, presidential campaign in 2004. Henry was a staff assistant for Karl Rove, the senior advisor to President Bush1. The couple got engaged in 2007 and married on May 10, 2008.
Henry has a background in business and politics. He worked at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, a private equity firm, and is currently the managing director at Waterous Energy Fund. Together, Jenna and Henry have three children: Mila, Poppy, and Hal.
Jenna Bush Hager Age
As of 2024, Jenna Bush Hager is forty-two years old. Dallas, Texas, was the place of her birth on November 25, 1981.
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Jenna Bush Instagram
Jenna Bush Hager’s Instagram handle is [@jennabhager]. She has 2.2 million followers and posts about her family, her work, and her book club.
Jenna Bush Salary
Bush Hager earns $4.5 million per year as a co-host of Today with Hoda & Jenna, the fourth hour of NBC’s morning news program Today.
Jenna Bush Twitter
Jenna Bush Hager’s Twitter handle is [@JennaBushHager]. She has 1.1 million followers and tweets about her family, her work, and her book club.
Jenna Bush Hager Children
Bush Hager has three children with her husband, Henry Hager. They are Margaret Laura “Mila” Hager, born on April 13, 2013, Poppy Louise Hager, born on August 13, 2015, and Henry Harold “Hal” Hager, born on August 2, 2019.
Family
Jenna Bush Hager is the daughter of former U.S. President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush. She has a fraternal twin sister, Barbara, who is an activist and author. She is also the granddaughter of former U.S. President George H. W. Bush and former First Lady Barbara Bush, and the niece of former Florida Governor Jeb Bush.
Jenna Bush Parents
Jenna Bush Hager’s parents are George W. Bush and Laura Bush. George W. Bush was the 43rd U.S. President from 2001 to 2009.
Laura Bush was the First Lady of the United States from 2001 to 2009. They are both involved in various humanitarian and philanthropic causes.
Jenna Bush Height
Hager is 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m) tall.
Jenna Bush Weight
Jenna Bush Hager’s weight is not publicly known. However, she has been open about her struggles with body image and self-esteem in the past. She has also advocated for healthy eating and exercise habits.
Jenna Bush Hager Nationality
Bush Hager is an American citizen. She was born in the United States and has lived in various states, including Texas, Florida, Washington, D.C., and New York.
Jenna Bush Hager pregnant.
Hager is not pregnant as of December 2023. She gave birth to her third child, Henry Harold “Hal” Hager, on August 2, 2019. She has not announced any plans to have more children.
Jenna Bush Hager’s Eye injury
Jenna Bush Hager suffered a minor eye injury in October 2020 when her son Hal accidentally hit her in the eye with a toy. She had to wear an eye patch for a few days and take antibiotics to prevent infection. She recovered fully and did not have any lasting damage.
Jenna Bush Hager, Twin sister
Jenna Bush Hager has a fraternal twin sister, Barbara Pierce Bush. She is an activist, author, and co-founder of Global Health Corps, a non-profit organization that works to improve health equity around the world. She married screenwriter Craig Coyne on October 7, 2018, at her family’s home in Maine.
Jenna Bush Books
Jenna Bush Hager has written several books, both solo and with her sister, Barbara. Some of her books are:
Ana’s Story
A Journey of Hope (2007): A non-fiction book based on Jenna’s work with UNICEF in Latin America. It tells the story of a 17-year-old girl who is living with HIV and facing various challenges and opportunities.
Read all about it! (2008)
A children’s book co-written with Laura Bush. It is about a boy who discovers the joy of reading and the power of imagination.
Jenna Bush Sisters First
Stories from Our Wild and Wonderful Life (2017): A memoir co-written with Barbara Bush. It is about their childhood, their experiences as the daughters and granddaughters of U.S. presidents, and their bond as sisters.
Everything Beautiful in Its Time
Seasons of Love and Loss (2020): A memoir that pays tribute to Jenna’s grandparents, George H. W. Bush, Barbara Bush, Jenna Hawkins Welch, and Harold Welch. It is about their lives, their deaths, and their lessons on love, family, and faith.
Our Great Big Backyard (2021)
A children’s book co-written with Laura Bush. It is about a girl who learns to appreciate nature and the outdoors during a road trip across America’s national parks.
Jenna Bush’s The Book of Friends
A Celebration of Extraordinary Friendships (2021): A book co-written with Barbara Bush. It is a collection of stories, photos, and letters that celebrate the importance and diversity of friendship. It features contributions from famous and ordinary people, such as Michelle Obama, Ellen DeGeneres, Dolly Parton, Malala Yousafzai, and more.
Jenna Bush Instagram
She has over 1 million followers on Instagram.
Jenna Bush Twitter
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