It’s been a summer of joy for Jenna Bush Hager, and now she’s back to brighten up the TODAY show! After welcoming her adorable baby boy this summer, Jenna returned to the TODAY studio on Monday, November 11, to rejoin her beloved co-host Hoda Kotb. Talk about a heartwarming comeback!
Reuniting with Hoda: A Maternity Leave Comeback
As Jenna took her seat next to Hoda, it was clear that the two had missed each other. They shared a warm embrace, and Jenna couldn’t help but joke about how long it had been since they last worked together. "We haven’t been on the show together but five days!" she exclaimed, adding, "It feels like it’s time!" Both women had been on maternity leave, so their return to the TODAY set was truly a special moment for everyone involved.
Hoda’s Excitement for Jenna’s Return
Hoda was over the moon to have Jenna back. In fact, she was so excited that she even called Jenna early in the morning to wake her up for the big day. "I called Jenna at 4:45 this morning, just to say, 'It’s time! Wake up!'" Hoda gleefully shared. Jenna appreciated the gesture and took to Instagram to express her excitement about returning to TODAY and working alongside her dear friend Hoda.
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"So thrilled to sit right where I am supposed to — next to @hodakotb starting again on November 11th!" Jenna wrote in one of her posts. "Enjoying every last minute with my Hal Pal and then back home." It’s clear that Jenna values her role on TODAY and cherishes the camaraderie she shares with Hoda.
Why Jenna Loves Her Job at NBC
In another heartfelt post on Veteran’s Day, Jenna opened up about why she’s so eager to return to work after maternity leave. She explained that leaving her family isn’t always easy, but the supportive environment at NBC makes it worthwhile. "Good morning! Feeling full of gratitude for so much today: Our beautiful country that is free thanks to all of those who serve, my children who woke up at 5 a.m., finding me in the shower saying, 'Mama, we need to give you a hug on your first day at work.' (Not sure how their dad felt about the early wakeup!) And feeling so thankful that I love what I do — this place and the people who I adore — make leaving a darling little man and his sisters so much easier," Jenna wrote.
View this post on InstagramWe left the house!!!! Life is wilder and we are perpetually late and walk slower. But life with Hal is so, so sweet.
Jenna’s Growing Family
On Friday, August 2, Jenna welcomed her third child, Henry Harold, affectionately known as "Hal," with her husband Henry Hager. "I have a new baby boy," she joyfully announced on TODAY at the time. "We met our little boy on Friday morning, so maternity leave happened at the perfect time." Jenna and Henry, 41, are also proud parents to daughters Margaret, 6, and Poppy Louise, 4. With Hal in the mix, their family is growing, and so is Jenna’s love for her career at NBC.
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We couldn’t be happier to see Jenna back in the office at NBC, bringing her signature warmth and charm to the TODAY show. Her return is a reminder that family and career can go hand in hand when you’re surrounded by love and support.
