Listen up, friends. Jenna Bush Hager has some thoughts about swimsuits, and she’s not shy about sharing them. The former first daughter recently doubled down on her preference for one-piece swimsuits over bikinis during a lively chat with Saturday Night Live star Ego Nwodim on Today.
One-Piece vs. Bikini: A Candid Conversation
In a segment titled “Best Friends Five,” Jenna, 43, sat down with the hilarious Ego, 36, to tackle some of life’s big questions. Among them? The age-old debate: bikini or one-piece? Ego confessed she leans toward bikinis, while Jenna stood firm in her love for the classic one-piece. But don’t mistake her choice for lacking confidence—far from it.
“I just didn’t want you to think I was rocking a speedo, you know,” Jenna joked, clarifying that she finds one-pieces both practical and stylish. “I like a one-piece because it covers some areas that have seen some work—and by work, I mean children stretching it. But I like it to be sexy-ish.”
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Supportive Vibes from Ego Nwodim
Ego couldn’t help but agree, offering words of encouragement to Jenna. “But of course you should wear a bikini, you’re hot,” Jenna teased, to which Ego playfully responded, “A one-piece is also acceptable, I’m not judging, and honestly, I was torn on this one.”
This isn’t the first time Jenna has opened up about her swimsuit preferences. Fans might recall her discussing the topic with Hoda Kotb, who left Today earlier this year after turning 60. Hoda, always the optimist, shared how her mom’s confidence inspired her to embrace bikinis, even in her 80s. “Confidence comes from the inside,” Hoda said. “Who cares if stuff is goo-ing out? It doesn’t matter! You live once, how do you want to live? Scared?!”
Jenna applauded Hoda’s take but admitted that she feels more comfortable in a one-piece. “Not all of us tan equally, some of us have stomachs that haven’t seen the light of day since I was 18!” Jenna joked, referencing the realities of motherhood and life after having kids Mila, Poppy, and Hal with her husband, Henry Hager.
Lessons Learned: Confidence Through Family
Over the years, Jenna has shared glimpses of her swimsuit style on Instagram, revealing how a past experience shaped her self-confidence. During a January 2023 episode of Today, Jenna opened up about a painful memory involving a yellow bikini and a less-than-kind comment from her grandmother. “I remember feeling like I wanted to hide in it,” she recalled.
Jenna’s mom, Laura Bush, helped put things into perspective by sharing a similar experience from her own life. “Her mother said those types of things to her,” Jenna explained. “Late in life, she said, ‘You know when I said those things to you, I was talking to myself.’”
This revelation resonated deeply with Jenna, who admitted, “I didn’t wear a bikini for years.” But now, she’s embracing her choices with grace and humor, proving that confidence can come in many forms.
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