Let’s dive right in. Jenna Bush Hager had the scoop of the season during her recent interview with the legendary Anna Wintour about the highly anticipated 2024 Met Gala. Just hours before the event on Monday, May 6, Jenna sat down with Anna to uncover the secrets behind this year’s theme. And oh, the irony! This chat came just a year after Jenna jokingly lamented not being invited to the gala. Talk about full-circle moments.
Behind the Scenes of the 'Sleeping Beauties' Theme
Anna Wintour, the 74-year-old fashion icon, gave Jenna, 42, a sneak peek into the creative process behind the “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” theme. As Anna put it, this exhibition broke one of her cardinal rules. "Jenna, we came up with the title 'Sleeping Beauties,'" she confessed. "It’s poetic and romantic, but it could also mean a lot of things." Anna admitted that while the theme was intended to inspire wonder and creativity, it might have left some room for confusion. But hey, isn’t that what makes fashion so exciting?
Interpreting the Theme: A Fashion Free-for-All
Anna went on to explain that the theme could lead to a wide array of interpretations when it came to fashion choices. "I fear that we’ve unleashed a lot of confusion out there," she admitted with a chuckle. "And for that, I deeply apologize. But I imagine we’ll see a lot of flowers." Jenna, ever the curious journalist, couldn’t resist asking, "Will you be wearing flowers?" Anna’s response? A simple yet enigmatic, "Possibly."
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A Year of Reflection: Jenna’s Met Gala Joke
This interview came just one year after Jenna playfully poked fun at Anna for not inviting her to the Met Gala. During a Today show segment in May 2023, Jenna told her cohost, Hoda Kotb, "We also missed the Met Gala, which I was kind of OK with. Not to be mean to Anna Wintour, because we’ve never been invited." Hoda, 59, chimed in with a resounding "ever," and Jenna quipped, "And one day we would... Would you like to be [invited]?" Hoda hilariously added, "We’re never, no. We’re never getting [invited]." The pair joked about possibly being "uninvited" without even realizing it, showcasing their signature humor.
Interestingly, Jenna herself attended the Met Gala back in 2018, when the theme was “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.” She made a stunning appearance in a $3,995 Lela Rose dress adorned with intricate lace and matching red makeup. As she gracefully ascended the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Jenna left an indelible mark on that memorable evening.
Sheinelle Jones Steals the Spotlight
After the interview aired, Jenna joined her Today cohosts to share her experience speaking with Anna. During the segment, Jenna revealed that cohost Sheinelle Jones would be attending the 2024 Met Gala. Sheinelle, 46, expressed her excitement, saying, "You just made me excited. I am going tonight." When asked about her look for the night, Sheinelle shared, "I have a look. Here’s the thing. These folks... I approach it with wonder. It’s just a fun night."
