Rumors had begun to swirl online, igniting curiosity and speculation.
Was Jenna Bush Hager expecting a fourth child? Were there cracks in her marriage? For a moment, it seemed like private family matters were on the verge of becoming tabloid headlines. But Jenna, ever graceful and witty, handled it the only way she knows— with humor, honesty, and a laugh that quickly put rumors to rest.
During a recent segment on Today With Jenna and Friends, the 43-year-old co-anchor addressed the speculation head-on. The conversation began playfully, when colleague Savannah Guthrie teased Jenna about a dream in which she was expecting another child.
“Do you have anything to announce?” Guthrie asked with a grin.
Jenna paused, then replied with her signature mix of humor and sincerity: “No, I have nothing to announce. I’m pretty sure I’ve come to terms that three—even if it’s an imperfect number—is the perfect number for our household.”
Jenna and her husband, Henry Hager, married in 2008, are parents to three children: daughters Mila, 11, Poppy, 9, and son Hal, 5. During the lighthearted chat, she also joked about Henry turning 47 in May, noting that she still feels “quite young,” prompting Guthrie to tease, “Ish!”
The segment also allowed Jenna to address divorce rumors that had circulated after fans noticed she wasn’t wearing her wedding ring. She explained, “I’m not wearing [my ring] because I broke my finger. But don’t worry, Henry and I are still very happily married.”
Fans of the former First Family have watched Jenna’s journey with interest. The daughter of President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush has built a respected career as a journalist and Today show personality, in addition to founding Jenna’s Book Club, reflecting her love of literature and storytelling.
Jenna and Henry first met in 2004 while he worked on her father’s re-election campaign. After three months of dating, Jenna proposed—a proposal Henry declined, saying he wasn’t ready. Three years later, he asked her to marry him during a hike in Maine, and they’ve been together ever since.
Over their 17-year marriage, the couple has shared insights into the joys and challenges of raising a family. Jenna summed it up candidly: “Three feels right. It’s chaotic, it’s noisy, it’s love.”
For now, a fourth child isn’t in the cards, and Jenna is content. “We’re happy,” she said, smiling. “We’ve got our hands full, and our hearts even fuller.”
Conclusion:
Jenna Bush Hager’s recent comments remind us that speculation rarely matches reality. Her marriage remains strong, her family thriving, and her life rich with work, parenting, and personal passions. For the Hagers, home is exactly as it should be—full of laughter, love, and the occasional playful tease.