Jenna Bush Hager

Birth Name:

Jenna Welch Bush

Birth Place:

Dallas, Texas, United States

Profession

Actress, Producer

Graduated from the University of Texas with a bachelor's degree in English
Fraternal twin of Barbara Pierce Bush
Married Henry Hager, whom Jenna met while campaigning for her father in 2004, in May of 2008
Quote: "[When asked the best advice she has received from her parents] "Don't pay attention to people who don't know you․""
Named editor-at-large of Southern Living magazine in late 2012
Worked in Panama for several months in the late 2000s as an ambassador for UNICEF
Published her first book in September of 2007 about her experiences of working in South America
She joined the NBC family of networks in August of 2009, mostly notably working with "Today" as a correspondent for various educational segments
While living at the White House under the protection of Secret Service members, he codename used by officers was Twinkle

2017Emmy - Oustanding Children's or Family Viewing Series:Winner
2017Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Host in a Lifestyle/Travel/Children's or Family Viewing Program:Nominated
2017Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Children's or Family Viewing Series:Winner
2020Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host:Nominated
2021Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host:Nominated
2021Gracie - On-Air Talent - Lifestyle, Entertainment:Winner
2022Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host:Nominated
2025Daytime Emmy - Daytime Talk Series Host:Nominated

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