History of Jenna Bush Hager in Timeline

Jenna Bush Hager is an American news personality, author, and journalist, currently hosting 'Today with Jenna & Friends' on NBC's Today show. As the daughter of former U.S. President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush, and granddaughter of President George H.W. Bush, she comes from a prominent political family. Her lineage includes figures like Senator Prescott Bush and Governor Jeb Bush, connecting her to a significant legacy in American politics. Beyond her media career, she is known for her literary work and public persona as a member of a well-known family.

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1994: Moved to Austin

In 1994, after her father was elected Governor of Texas and the family moved to Austin, Texas, Jenna Bush became a student at St. Andrew's Episcopal School.

1996: Attended Austin High School

In 1996, Jenna Bush attended Austin High School, where she studied until her graduation in 2000.

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 Barbara Bush asked their father not to run for President of the United States, expressing concern about how it would change their lives.

April 29, 2001: Charged with underage alcohol possession

On April 29, 2001, Jenna Bush was charged with a misdemeanor in Austin for possession of alcohol under the age of 21.

May 29, 2001: Charged with using a fake ID

On May 29, 2001, Jenna Bush was charged with another misdemeanor for attempting to use a fake ID to purchase alcohol. The fake ID used the name "Barbara Pierce," her paternal grandmother's maiden name.

2003: Decided to participate in the 2004 campaign

In the winter of 2003, Jenna and Barbara Bush decided to become involved in the 2004 presidential campaign.

August 31, 2004: Gave a speech at the Republican Convention

On August 31, 2004, Jenna Bush, along with her sister Barbara, gave a speech at the Republican Convention.

2004: Graduated from 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 Hager became public when the two appeared together at a White House dinner for The Prince of Wales and his wife The Duchess of Cornwall.

2006: Visited Paraguay as an intern for UNICEF

In 2006, while working as an intern for the United Nations Children's Fund, Jenna Bush visited drought-stricken Paraguay as part of her work with UNICEF sponsored charities in Latin America. This experience inspired her book "Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope".

2006: Worked at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School

In the summer of 2006, before leaving Washington, D.C., Jenna Bush 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 publishing deal for "Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope"

In March 2007, HarperCollins announced that 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: Got engaged to Henry Chase Hager

In August 2007, Jenna Bush got engaged to Henry Chase Hager. Before proposing, Henry asked President George W. Bush for permission to marry his daughter.

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

On September 28, 2007, Jenna Bush released her book, "Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope", which chronicles her experiences working with UNICEF sponsored charities in Latin America. The initial printing was 500,000 copies.

Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope

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

On April 22, 2008, Jenna Bush published a second book, "Read All About It!", in conjunction with her mother, Laura Bush. The book, also published by HarperCollins, was designed to encourage children to read.

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 during a private ceremony at her parents' Prairie Chapel Ranch, near Crawford, Texas.

August 2009: Hired by NBC as a correspondent and contributor for The Today Show

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

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 in a discussion about her life in the White House, the challenges of raising her daughters, and Obama's book, Becoming.

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.

April 2019: Began co-anchoring the fourth hour of Today with Hoda Kotb

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 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.

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 were 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 her feelings 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, 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, 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.