During a recent broadcast of TODAY with Hoda and Jenna, Jenna Bush Hager, a mother of three, became visibly moved as she shared about a challenging moment in her friendship with Hoda Kotb. Bush Hager described a time when Kotb’s daughter, Hope, was hospitalized, and she found it difficult to provide the support that she wanted to offer her friend during this tough time. Overwhelmed with emotion, Bush Hager tearfully confessed to Kotb that she felt helpless and wished she could have been there for her in a more meaningful way.
After taking a brief hiatus from TODAY in February to be with her daughter, Hope, in the hospital, Hoda Kotb expressed how deeply Jenna Bush Hager’s honesty had affected her. Kotb conveyed her appreciation for Bush Hager’s heartfelt admission, describing it as one of the “most beautiful statements” and emphasizing how much it had meant to her.
While Kotb has not shared any further details about Hope’s illness, she did express that the experience was “really scary.” The co-hosts shared a heartwarming moment as they expressed their love and gratitude for each other.
Bush Hager’s emotional admission highlights the importance of being honest and vulnerable with loved ones, even when it’s difficult. By expressing her feelings and apologizing for not being there for Kotb, she demonstrated that she values their friendship and wants to do better in the future. This is a powerful lesson in being a supportive friend during difficult times.