History of Jenna Bush Hager in Timeline

Jenna Bush Hager is an American news personality, author, and journalist, most notably known as a host on NBC's Today show. As the daughter of former U.S. President George W. Bush and granddaughter of George H.W. Bush, she comes from a prominent political family. Beyond her television career, she has authored books and contributes to the media landscape, solidifying her presence in both entertainment and news.

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November 25, 1981: Jenna Welch Bush Hager Born

On November 25, 1981, Jenna Welch Bush Hager was born. She is an American news personality, author, and journalist.

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.

2000: Asked Father Not to Run for President

In 2000, Jenna Bush and her sister Barbara asked their father not to run for President of the United States.

2000: Graduated from Austin High School

In 2000, Jenna Bush graduated from Austin High School.

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 Fake ID

On May 29, 2001, Jenna Bush was charged with another misdemeanor for attempting to use a fake ID to purchase alcohol.

2003: Decided to Become Involved in 2004 Campaign

In the winter of 2003, Jenna Bush and her sister 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 at White House Dinner

In November 2005, Jenna Bush Hager and Henry Hager's relationship 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 Hager 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, Jenna Bush worked at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School as a teacher's aide before leaving Washington, D.C.

March 2007: HarperCollins Announced Publication of "Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope"

In March 2007, HarperCollins announced it would publish Jenna Bush's book, "Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope".

Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope

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August 2007: Engaged to Henry Chase Hager

In August 2007, Jenna Bush became engaged to Henry Chase Hager.

September 28, 2007: "Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope" Released

On September 28, 2007, Jenna Bush's book "Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope" was released, with an initial printing of 500,000 copies.

Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope

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April 22, 2008: "Read All About It!" Published

On April 22, 2008, Jenna Bush Hager's second book, "Read All About It!", co-authored with her mother, was published by HarperCollins.

Read All About It!

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May 10, 2008: Married Henry Chase Hager

On May 10, 2008, Jenna Bush married Henry Chase Hager at her parents' Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas.

August 2009: Hired as Correspondent and Contributor for The Today Show

In August 2009, NBC hired Jenna Bush Hager as a correspondent and contributor for The Today Show.

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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".

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March 2019: Introduced Read with Jenna Book Club on Today Show

In March 2019, Jenna Bush Hager introduced her book club Read with Jenna on the Today Show.

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April 2019: Started Co-Anchoring the Fourth Hour of Today

In April 2019, Jenna Bush Hager began co-anchoring the fourth hour of Today with Hoda Kotb following Kathie Lee Gifford's departure.

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2019: Participated in Special Episode of How Low Will You Go

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.

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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.

2021: Reacted Emotionally to Storming of United States Capitol

In 2021, Jenna Bush Hager reacted emotionally to the storming of the United States Capitol on live television.

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

In November 2022, Jenna Bush Hager confessed that she "never wears underwear" on an episode of Today with Hoda and Jenna and later elaborated on Watch What Happens Live regarding a dinner with King Charles.

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2022: Expanded Book List to Children's Reading

In 2022, Jenna Bush Hager expanded her book list to children's reading, calling it Read with Jenna Jr.

February 2023: Announced Third Book, "Love Comes First"

In February 2023, Jenna Bush Hager announced her third book, "Love Comes First," and sources reported "Jenna's Top Picks" and other endorsement deals.