Finding her happily ever after! Jenna Bush Hager’s life has never been far from the public’s mind — and fans are still intrigued by the former first daughter’s personal life, marriage and role as a mother.
Jenna and twin sister Barbara Bush first caught the nation’s attention when their grandfather, President George H. W. Bush, took office in January 1989 when they were just seven years old. The Massachusetts native served as the 41st president of the United States until January 1993. (George H.W. died in November 2018 at age 94.)
His granddaughters’ exploits became front-page news when his eldest son, George W. Bush, ran for president in 2000. When he was sworn in as the 43rd President of the United States in 2001, Jenna and Barbara were already in college — but their lives remained in the limelight.
Jenna, for her part, also found love thanks to her father’s role as the head of state. She began dating husband Henry Hager in 2004 while he was working on George W.’s reelection campaign in 2004.
“My worst first date involved the Secret Service, let’s just leave it at that,” Jenna told cohost Hoda Kotb during a February 2021 episode of Today With Hoda and Jenna. “It was with Henry and his car ran out of gas and went backwards and hit the Secret Service. … I was laughing, but he was horrified.”
The twosome overcame their disastrous first date and tied the knot in May 2008. The Sisters First: Stories from Our Wild and Wonderful Life coauthor has since welcomed three children — Mila in April 2013, Poppy in August 2015 and Hal in August 2019 — with Henry.
“Last sunset of the decade that brought us these two beautiful girls and their baby brother,” Jenna wrote via Instagram in December 2019. “How wonderful life is! Hoping 2020 brings you all the joy we get from watching the world through our babes’ eyes. 💫💫⭐️.”
Jenna later revealed how connected she is with her Today show costars — and fellow moms — and how the TV personalities help one another parent at times.
“I am so lucky to work with this group of extraordinary moms. We all have kids who are similar ages so it’s been really fun and kind of wild,” she told Hello! magazine in May 2022. “It’s great and I don’t take it lightly. Even this weekend when I was gone, I had one kid my husband had two, and Savannah [Guthrie] picked up my kids and took them to church.”
The Wonderful World of Blue author added: “I’m so lucky to work with people who I not only adore, but I can lean on them. That’s the true meaning of sisterhood.”
Scroll down to see Jenna and Henry’s sweetest photos as a family over the years:
Finding her happily ever after! Jenna Bush Hager’s life has never been far from the public’s mind — and fans are still intrigued by the former first daughter’s personal life, marriage and role as a mother.
Jenna and twin sister Barbara Bush first caught the nation’s attention when their grandfather, President George H. W. Bush, took office in January 1989 when they were just seven years old. The Massachusetts native served as the 41st president of the United States until January 1993. (George H.W. died in November 2018 at age 94.)
His granddaughters’ exploits became front-page news when his eldest son, George W. Bush, ran for president in 2000. When he was sworn in as the 43rd President of the United States in 2001, Jenna and Barbara were already in college — but their lives remained in the limelight.
Jenna, for her part, also found love thanks to her father’s role as the head of state. She began dating husband Henry Hager in 2004 while he was working on George W.’s reelection campaign in 2004.
“My worst first date involved the Secret Service, let’s just leave it at that,” Jenna told cohost Hoda Kotb during a February 2021 episode of Today With Hoda and Jenna. “It was with Henry and his car ran out of gas and went backwards and hit the Secret Service. … I was laughing, but he was horrified.”
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The twosome overcame their disastrous first date and tied the knot in May 2008. The Sisters First: Stories from Our Wild and Wonderful Life coauthor has since welcomed three children — Mila in April 2013, Poppy in August 2015 and Hal in August 2019 — with Henry.
“Last sunset of the decade that brought us these two beautiful girls and their baby brother,” Jenna wrote via Instagram in December 2019. “How wonderful life is! Hoping 2020 brings you all the joy we get from watching the world through our babes’ eyes. 💫💫⭐️.”
Jenna later revealed how connected she is with her Today show costars — and fellow moms — and how the TV personalities help one another parent at times.
“I am so lucky to work with this group of extraordinary moms. We all have kids who are similar ages so it’s been really fun and kind of wild,” she told Hello! magazine in May 2022. “It’s great and I don’t take it lightly. Even this weekend when I was gone, I had one kid my husband had two, and Savannah [Guthrie] picked up my kids and took them to church.”
The Wonderful World of Blue author added: “I’m so lucky to work with people who I not only adore, but I can lean on them. That’s the true meaning of sisterhood.”
Scroll down to see Jenna and Henry’s sweetest photos as a family over the years:
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October 2013
Mila dressed up as a peacock for her first Halloween.
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December 2015
The Bush Hager family took a selfie on Christmas Eve after welcoming daughter Poppy four months prior.
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October 2016
Mila and Poppy donned donut costumes for Halloween.
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April 2017
Jenna smiled alongside her Today show costars and their kids while at a party.
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December 2017
“Same selfie, different year,” the Everything Beautiful in Its Time: A Family Journal author captioned her annual holiday snap with her parents, Laura and George, her sister and her husband and their kids.
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September 2018
“Sun setting on a magical summer with my loves.✨✨,” Jenna wrote alongside a sunset picture with her daughters.
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October 2018
Mila went as a “good sea witch” for Halloween while her baby sister dressed up as Ariel.
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December 2018
The Texas native celebrated Christmas with her family, keeping with tradition.
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August 2019
The couple welcomed their third child, Hal.
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October 2019
The three kids went as different types of cats for Halloween.
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November 2019
The Superpower Sisterhood coauthor put up her Christmas tree early.
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November 2019
The family of five couldn’t keep still while taking their Thanksgiving snap.
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December 2019
“Wishing you love and light this day and always! 💫💫,” Jenna captioned her festive holiday selfie.
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January 2020
“We ended 2019 with a bang at the happiest place on earth. @waltdisneyworld you are magic. 💫⭐️,” the TV personality revealed via social media.
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Febuary 2020
“My funny Valentines!” the talk show host captioned a series of photos of her little ones.
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June 2020
“Happy Father’s Day to two I adore,” Jenna wrote via Instagram while paying tribute to her husband and father. “How grateful we are to have you. Love you both more than tongue can tell.”
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August 2020
The family had a pool party to honor Hal on his first birthday.
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October 2020
The Hager girls enjoyed the view of the Statue of Liberty from a boat.
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July 2021
Jenna gave fans a glimpse at her family’s summer of fun via social media.
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August 2021
Hal celebrated his second birthday in style.
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August 2021
Poppy rang in her sixth birthday.
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October 2021
The crew was all smiles while celebrating Halloween.
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August 2022
“Three years with the most gentle (mostly!), loving, and hilarious,” Jenna gushed on her son’s special day. “We love you Hal!”
