History of Jenna Bush Hager in Timeline
Jenna Bush Hager is an American news personality, author, and journalist, notably the host of 'Today with Jenna & Friends' on NBC's 'Today' show. As the daughter of President George W. Bush and granddaughter of President George H.W. Bush, her family has deep roots in American politics. She also is related to other notable figures like Jeb Bush and Prescott Bush.
6 hours ago : Jenna Bush Hager Debuts Bob Cut and Shares Tasty Queso Dip Recipe.
Jenna Bush Hager got a bob haircut live on the 'TODAY' show by Chris McMillan and her queso dip recipe is so tasty, her kids love it. She shared her personal and professional updates.
November 25, 1981: Jenna Bush Hager Born
On November 25, 1981, Jenna Welch Bush Hager was born. She is the daughter of George W. Bush, the 43rd U.S. President, and Laura Bush, the former First Lady.
1994: Attended St. Andrew's Episcopal School
In 1994, after her father was elected Governor of Texas and the family moved to Austin, Texas, Jenna Bush attended St. Andrew's Episcopal School.
1996: Attended Austin High School
In 1996, Jenna Bush attended Austin High School, where she remained until her graduation.
2000: Graduated from Austin High School
In 2000, Jenna Bush graduated from Austin High School.
2000: Asked Father Not to Run for President
In 2000, Jenna and her sister Barbara asked their father not to run for President of the United States because they thought it would change their lives.
April 29, 2001: Charged with Misdemeanor for Alcohol Possession
On April 29, 2001, Jenna Bush was charged with a misdemeanor for possession of alcohol under the age of 21 in Austin.
May 29, 2001: Charged with Misdemeanor for Attempting to Use a Fake ID
On May 29, 2001, Jenna Bush was charged with another misdemeanor for attempting to use a fake ID to purchase alcohol.
2003: Opted to become involved in the 2004 campaign
In the winter of 2003, Jenna and Barbara opted to become involved in the 2004 campaign.
August 31, 2004: Speech at the Republican Convention
On August 31, 2004, Jenna Bush and her sister Barbara gave a speech to the Republican Convention.
2004: Graduated from the University of Texas at Austin
In 2004, Jenna Bush graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in English.
2004: Met Henry Chase Hager
In 2004, Jenna Bush met Henry Chase Hager during the presidential campaign.
November 2005: Relationship Became Public
In November 2005, Jenna Bush's relationship with Henry Chase Hager became public when they appeared together at a White House dinner for The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.
2006: Visited Drought-Stricken Paraguay
In 2006, Jenna Bush visited drought-stricken Paraguay while working as an intern for the United Nations Children's Fund.
2006: Worked at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School
In 2006, before leaving Washington, D.C., Jenna Bush Hager worked at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School for a year and a half as a teacher's aide.
March 2007: HarperCollins Announced Publication of "Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope"
In March 2007, HarperCollins announced that it would publish Jenna Bush Hager's book, Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope.
August 2007: Engaged to Henry Hager
In August 2007, Jenna Bush became engaged to Henry Hager.
September 28, 2007: Release of "Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope"
On September 28, 2007, Jenna Bush Hager's book, Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope, was released with an initial printing of 500,000 copies.
April 22, 2008: Publication of "Read All About It!"
On April 22, 2008, Jenna Bush Hager's second book, Read All About It!, co-authored with her mother, was published by HarperCollins.
May 10, 2008: Married Henry Hager
On May 10, 2008, Jenna Bush married Henry Hager during a private ceremony at her parents' Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas.
August 2009: Hired by NBC News
In August 2009, NBC hired Jenna Bush Hager as a correspondent and contributor for The Today Show.
2010: Declared Independent Thinking
In 2010, Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Bush told People that they preferred not to identify with any political party, stating, "We're both very independent thinkers."
November 26, 2012: Named Editor-at-Large of Southern Living Magazine
On November 26, 2012, Jenna Bush Hager was named editor-at-large of Southern Living magazine.
2018: Interviewed Michelle Obama
In 2018, Jenna Bush Hager interviewed Michelle Obama about her life in the White House and her book, Becoming.
March 2019: Introduced Read with Jenna Book Club
In March 2019, Jenna Bush Hager introduced her book club Read with Jenna on the Today Show.
April 2019: Began Co-Anchoring Today Show
In April 2019, Jenna Bush Hager began co-anchoring the fourth hour of Today with Hoda Kotb, following Kathie Lee Gifford's departure.
2019: Participated in How Low Will You Go Episode
In 2019, Jenna Bush Hager participated with Willie Geist in a special episode of How Low Will You Go, which aired on the Today Show.
February 2021: Invested in Washington Spirit Soccer Club
In February 2021, it was reported that Jenna Bush Hager was part of an investment group investing in the Washington Spirit professional soccer club in the National Women's Soccer League.
2021: Reacted Emotionally to the Storming of the United States Capitol
In 2021, Jenna Bush Hager reacted emotionally to the storming of the United States Capitol, stating live on air.
February 2022: Signed First-Look Deal with Universal Studio Group
In February 2022, Jenna Bush Hager signed a first-look deal with Universal Studio Group.
November 2022: Confessed to Not Wearing Underwear on "Today with Hoda and Jenna"
In November 2022, on an episode of Today with Hoda and Jenna, Jenna Bush Hager confessed that she "never wears underwear".
2022: Expanded Book List to Children's Reading
In 2022, Jenna Bush Hager expanded her book list to children's reading, called Read with Jenna Jr.
February 2023: Announced Third Book and Endorsement Deals
In February 2023, Jenna Bush Hager announced her third book, Love Comes First, and sources reported "Jenna's Top Picks" and other endorsement deals.
September 2023: Introduced "Open Book with Jenna" Podcast
In September 2023, Jenna Bush Hager introduced the podcast she hosts, "Open Book with Jenna," where she interviews authors.
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