When Hoda Kotb saw Jenna Bush Hager's stunning new hairstyle during a Today segment, she couldn’t help but stop the show to give her cohost some well-deserved compliments. Here’s the full story behind the unexpected pause and the playful banter that followed.
Hoda Kotb Takes a Moment to Compliment Jenna Bush Hager
On a Tuesday morning, during the September 17 episode of Today, Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager were discussing something we can all relate to—kids wanting to sleep in their parents' beds. The conversation was going smoothly until Hoda, 60, noticed something that caught her eye. Jenna, 42, was sporting a chic new braided headband, and Hoda just had to know more.
During the segment, Hoda shared how one of her daughters had asked to sleep in bed with her, prompting Jenna to chime in with a similar experience involving her eldest daughter, Mila. But as the two were chatting, Hoda seemed distracted by Jenna’s head-turning hairstyle.
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A Playful Exchange Over Hair
“I love your headband. Is that a headband, or did someone really braid your hair?” Hoda asked, clearly intrigued. Jenna, who opted for a braided headband made from faux hair with loose waves framing her face, decided to have a little fun with the situation.
“It’s a braid,” Jenna teased, adding, “It could be faux. I don’t know. It could be faux or it could be real.” Jenna’s playful response left Hoda wondering, so she encouraged her cohost to investigate further. “Get in there and see if you can tell,” Jenna said, gesturing for Hoda to take a closer look.
Hoda leaned over and gently touched the braid to determine its authenticity. After inspecting it, she exclaimed, “Oh, I see, I like it!” Jenna, always quick with a witty comeback, replied, “That felt like an ounce of judgment.” The two laughed off the moment, showcasing their close friendship and lighthearted camaraderie.
Behind the Scenes of Jenna's Hair Experiment
As it turns out, Jenna’s braided headband was indeed made from faux hair. But the playful exchange didn’t stop there. Jenna revealed that she was experimenting with new looks and gave a shoutout to the hairstylist responsible for her stylish new 'do.
“I’m trying to do new things,” Jenna told Hoda, who responded with enthusiasm, “I like it. You do new things. I hand it to you.” The impromptu chat about Jenna’s hair quickly segued into a completely different topic, proving that no moment is too small for these two to make it memorable.
Just a day earlier, Hoda had accidentally revealed another secret during the early morning hours of Today, this time about a Christmas song she and Jenna were working on together. “We actually are at work on our second Christmas song … We’re going to drop our second single,” Hoda told her colleagues without Jenna present. Jenna later confronted Hoda about the premature announcement, saying, “You dropped a secret of ours, in the earlier hours, and I feel deceived.”
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Hoda admitted to getting into trouble for sharing the news. “I got into trouble yesterday because apparently it was a secret,” she confessed. Savannah Guthrie chimed in, “Well, not anymore.” Hoda playfully added, “Now everyone’s mad at me, please don’t make me repeat it!”
Continuing the Holiday Tradition
This will mark the second Christmas song for Hoda and Jenna since they began hosting Today With Hoda & Jenna in 2019. Last year, they released the festive tune “A Carefree Christmas” with Cheryl Porter, adding a touch of holiday cheer to their already beloved partnership.
