History of Jenna Bush Hager in Timeline
Jenna Bush Hager is an American news personality, author, and journalist, most notably co-hosting Today with Jenna & Sheinelle, the fourth hour of NBC's Today show. She is the daughter of former U.S. President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush. This background has made her a prominent figure in the public eye, contributing to her career in media.
November 25, 1981: Jenna Welch 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 former first lady Laura Bush. She is an American news personality, author, and journalist and co-hosts Today with Jenna & Sheinelle.
1994: Moved to Austin, Texas
In 1994, after her father was elected Governor of Texas, Jenna Bush moved with her family to Austin, Texas, where she attended St. Andrew's Episcopal School.
1996: Attended Austin High School
In 1996, Jenna Bush began attending Austin High School.
2000: Graduation 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 Barbara asked their father not to run for President of the United States, expressing concerns about how 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 Using a Fake ID
On May 29, 2001, Jenna Bush was charged with a misdemeanor for attempting to use a fake ID (with the name "Barbara Pierce") 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
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 Hager became public when they appeared together at a White House dinner.
2006: Visits to Paraguay
In 2006, Jenna Bush Hager visited drought-stricken Paraguay while working as an intern for 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 as a teacher's aide at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School for a year and a half.
March 2007: HarperCollins Announced Publication of Ana's Story
In March 2007, HarperCollins announced it would publish Jenna Bush Hager's book, Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope, with an initial printing of 500,000 copies.
August 2007: Engaged to Henry Chase Hager
In August 2007, Jenna Bush became engaged to Henry Chase Hager. Before proposing, Hager asked President Bush for permission to marry his daughter.
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, chronicling her experiences working with UNICEF sponsored charities in Latin America.
April 22, 2008: Read All About It! Publication
On April 22, 2008, Read All About It!, a book written by Jenna Bush Hager and her mother to encourage children to read, was published by HarperCollins.
May 10, 2008: Married Henry Chase Hager
On May 10, 2008, Jenna Bush married Henry Chase 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: Preferred Not to Identify with Any Political Party
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, the challenges of raising her daughters, and her book, Becoming.
March 2019: Introduced Read with Jenna Book Club on Today
In March 2019, Jenna Bush Hager introduced her book club Read with Jenna on Today.
March 2019: Started 'Read with Jenna' Book Club
In March 2019, Jenna Bush Hager started 'Read with Jenna', a monthly book club on the Today Show.
April 2019: Started Co-hosting Today with Hoda Kotb
In April 2019, Jenna Bush Hager began co-hosting the fourth hour of Today with Hoda Kotb, following Kathie Lee Gifford's departure.
2019: Participated in 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.
February 2021: Invested in Washington Spirit Soccer Club
In February 2021, The Washington Post reported that Chelsea Clinton, Jenna Bush Hager, Dominique Dawes, and Briana Scurry invested 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
In November 2022, Jenna Bush Hager confessed on an episode of Today with Hoda and Jenna 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 Podcast 'Open Book with Jenna'
In September 2023, Jenna Bush Hager introduced the podcast she hosts, Open Book with Jenna, wherein she interviews authors.
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