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Today star Jenna Bush Hager revealed a surprising fact about her past on the morning showCredit: NBC

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During Wednesday’s episode, Jenna admitted that her parents George W. and Laura Bush were fed up with her at one pointCredit: NBC
During Wednesday’s episode of Today with Hoda & Jenna, Jenna, 41, discussed her high school years amid the co-hosts’ conversation about the new A.I. yearbook trend on social media.

Jenna recounted the embarrassing photos one takes when they’re an adolescent, and even paid $9.99 alongside Hoda Kotb, 59, to have the EPIK smartphone app take their respective image.

The app automatically generated 1990s-inspired yearbook snaps of the morning show moderators.

Jenna disclosed that the A.I.-generated photo wasn’t completely similar to how she looked in her younger years.

“I loved picture day, but it’s so sad because if we actually had pictures of what we looked like, especially in elementary school,” Jenna said.

“I was kind of chubby, and I had glasses.”

Producers flashed Jenna’s real ninth-grade yearbook picture on-air.

‘I like your choker. Those were in. Everyone was wearing those.'” Hoda said, referring to her aesthetic, which was on trend then.

BACK IN THE DAY

Jenna added: “I also wore this kind of dark purple lipstick.”

Hoda asked Jenna if her parents had allowed her to wear the lipstick.

“[My parents] had just completely given up by that point. Eighth grade really put them over the edge,” Jenna divulged.

The 43rd President of the United States, George W., is Jenna’s dad.

In 2020, Jenna broke down in tears on a Today With Hoda & Jenna episode as she was surprised by her parents, other family members, and friends on live TV.

The TV host was celebrating her 39th birthday and has been forced to remain separated from her loved ones due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“Jenna, your dad and I are here together to wish you a very happy birthday,” mom Laura said.

“We miss you, and we wish we could be with you on your birthday this year.”

The former president added: “Jenna Happy birthday, girl. We’re very proud of you, and we love you.”

Jenna’s twin sister Barbara also shared a message telling the world: “Happy birthday, sissy. There is no one in the world that I would rather share a birthday with.”

ALL GROWN UP

Jenna is currently married to Henry Chase Hager.

The couple has been married since May 2008.

They tied the knot at Bush’s family estate in Crawford, Texas.

Henry currently serves as the managing director at Waterous Energy Fund.

Before joining Waterous Energy Fund, he was a director with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, where he spent six years focusing on energy and infrastructure.

Henry’s previous experience includes working as a deputy operations manager for George W. Bush’s 2004 re-election campaign.

Henry and Jenna have three kids, Mila, Poppy Louise, and Henry “Hal” Hager.

As of March 2022, according to Celebrity Net Worth, Jenna had an estimated net worth of about $ 10 million.

Her source of wealth is said to be from her career as a media personality.

She also earns income as an author.

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Jenna admitted that during her high school years, she wore purple lipstickCredit: Getty

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Hoda asked Jenna if George and Laura allowed her to wear the bold lip colorCredit: Getty

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Jenna said that her parents had ‘given up by that point’