Jenna Bush Hager Worries About Her Husband’s Reaction After Getting Too Close to a Male Colleague on Today!
Jenna Bush Hager Has Found Her Groove as the Lead Host of Today with Jenna & Friends
Since Hoda Kotb stepped away from Today with Jenna & Friends last month, Jenna Bush Hager has seamlessly embraced the role of the show’s primary host.
At 43, Jenna has shared the stage with a rotating lineup of co-hosts, including big names like Amy Poehler, Taraji P. Henson, Chloe Fineman, and Ciara. But the standout co-hosting moment came when Scarlett Johansson joined her for an entire week.
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Scarlett Johansson & Jenna Bush Hager’s Instant Connection
Scarlett, 40, co-hosted alongside Jenna for the entire second week of the show’s revamped format, and their on-screen chemistry was undeniable. While fans adored their dynamic, it was actually a point of concern for Jenna—specifically, how her husband, Henry Hager, might react.
During a chat with People at a Read with Jenna event earlier this month, Jenna admitted she had expected Henry to be completely enamored with the Black Widow actress. However, things took an unexpected turn.
“I was convinced my husband would fall for her,” she joked. “But in the end, it was me!”
Their bond was so strong that they even got matching piercings live on air after bonding over their shared love for body art—though they quickly realized the process was far more painful than anticipated.
Scarlett’s Excitement About Joining Today
Scarlett spoke with the publication on her first day as a co-host, expressing just how much she loved being part of the Today team.
“It’s like a dream come true,” she shared. “I told Jenna earlier—it’s exactly what I imagined as a 10-year-old. One day, I’d be on a daytime talk show, meeting all these incredible people.”
She went on to say that guest-hosting Today gave her more public recognition than many of her past Hollywood projects.
“I’ve literally walked down the street and had more people stop me because of Today than anything else I’ve done!”
Is a Weather Gig Next for Scarlett?
The actress has made multiple appearances on Today, often stepping in as a guest weather forecaster when Al Roker was unavailable. Now, she’s jokingly eyeing his job.
“I told Al, ‘I’m coming for your job,’” she laughed. “But honestly, if I did the weather for a week, it would be a disaster. I’d be like, ‘Looks cold!’ Meanwhile, it’s the hottest day on record.”
She also gushed about how much she loves being on the show:
“The energy here is just amazing,” she said. “I’ve done morning shows for years to promote different projects, but this is always so much fun. And to have the chance to be on for a full hour and really connect with everyone? It’s just awesome.”
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Jenna’s High Praise for Scarlett
Jenna was equally complimentary, highlighting Scarlett’s natural curiosity and ability to listen—both key qualities for a great talk show host.
“I knew she’d be amazing at this,” Jenna said. “She makes all of us cooler just by being here. We’ve shaped these shows with her in mind, and it’s been incredible to watch.”
Scarlett’s guest-hosting gig may be over, but fans are already hoping to see her return. Would you love to see more of Scarlett on Today? Let us know in the comments!
