Jenna Bush Hager's Daughters Have A Lot To Say About The Secret Service And More

Let me tell you a story about Jenna Bush Hager’s family, because it’s a goldmine of hilarious and relatable moments. Jenna’s eldest daughter, Mila Hager, is a force to be reckoned with—full of personality, wit, and not shy about letting her famous family know how she feels. If you’re thinking this sounds like the makings of a great sitcom, you’re not far off.

Life With the Secret Service: Mila’s Honest Take

Jenna, now 43, shared a delightful anecdote about her 11-year-old daughter Mila during an interview with People magazine. It seems Mila isn’t exactly thrilled when the Secret Service rolls into town, especially when Jenna’s parents—former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush—are visiting. Picture this: Jenna’s mom came for a visit a couple of weeks ago, and they decided to hit the road for dinner. As they were driving around, Mila turned to Jenna and asked, “Are you humiliated?” Jenna, understandably confused, replied, “What? Why would I be humiliated?” Mila’s response? The Secret Service entourage trailing them like a scene out of a movie. Classic!

Bring Your Special Person to School? Not So Fast

Jenna also revealed that she once tried to get Mila to invite her grandmother, Laura Bush, to “Bring Your Special Person to School Day.” But Mila, ever the realist, shot that idea down faster than you can say “Secret Service.” “Sorry Grammy, but you can’t do that. You can’t do that,” Mila reportedly said. Jenna explained to the outlet that Mila just couldn’t imagine it happening. And honestly, can you blame her? Imagine trying to explain to your classmates why Grandma has an entourage.

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A Family Affair: Poppy, Hal, and Henry Join the Fun

Jenna’s family isn’t just about Mila; she also shares two other children, Poppy (9) and Hal (5), with her husband Henry Hager. Recently, Henry, 46, joined Jenna as the guest cohost on Today With Jenna & Friends. The episode started off with a heartwarming video message from their kids, wishing him good luck. Hal, ever the sweet one, said, “I bet you’re gonna do the best.” Mila chimed in with some sage advice, “Dad, good luck and do what you practiced in the car because it was really good! Good luck, Dad!” Henry was clearly touched by the support, joking, “You managed to get our kids into the Today show.” Jenna, never one to miss a beat, replied, “Well, it’s your favorite thing, right?” Henry playfully countered, “Not really,” but admitted it was sweet.

The Bigger Picture: Jenna’s Kids on the Show

Now, here’s the kicker. Remember that time Mila revealed during a Today appearance that her mom once peed her pants while laughing? Yeah, it happened. Jenna joked that Henry banned the kids from coming on the show after that little incident. “She said something very controversial,” Jenna told E! News in January after Mila’s remark went viral. “So, therefore, my husband gave her a lifetime ban. We’ll see if that’s lifted maybe for bring your kids to work day. But she hasn’t been always the most supportive, let’s just say that.”

Mila’s Ambitions: Following in Mom’s Footsteps?

After Hoda Kotb left the show in early January, Jenna revealed that Mila had expressed interest in being her mom’s coanchor. “They’re not jumping, but I may push them like I’ve done my whole life,” Jenna joked. “You know who really wants to do it? Mila Hager.” It seems Mila might just have her sights set on following in her mom’s footsteps, despite her earlier reluctance to involve her grandma in school events.

Henry’s Debut: Advice From Hoda

During Henry’s Today cohosting debut, he got some priceless advice from Hoda Kotb in a video message. Jenna was surprised to see her former colleague pop up on the screen. Hoda gave Henry some practical tips: “I’ve got some good advice. No. 1, never point out any of her stains because she’s gonna have one here, one here and one here. Have a blow dryer at the ready. Do you know why? Armpit stains.” Classic Hoda, keeping it real and hilarious.