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Ever since her father’s time in the Texas governor’s mansion, Jenna has sparked public interest.

Now, she’s a prominent media personality and mom of three.

Jenna Bush Hager young

Want to know her story of personal growth?

Here is the stunning transformation of Jenna Bush Hager.

Exciting news, but the pregnancy was not an easy one.

George Bush with twin girls

Laura shared that while pregnant with Jenna and Barbara, she developed toxemia, a life-threatening condition.

“I was in the operating room,” George shared.

“I’m an emotional person.

Jenna Bush Hager young

I got weepy, and then I realized our life had changed forever, in a positive way.”

And to answer your questions, yes, Jenna had some rambunctious years!

What’s more is that Jenna and said friend made up an elaborate story about being kidnapped.

Jenna Bush Hager smiling

While her security team bought the story, Laura Bush was not convinced.

She even said that the girls at Hockaday were “prettier, and sometimes meaner.”

But that was the reality for Jenna Bush.

The Bush family in the late 1990s

“He knows who he is.

I had the prom dress and everything and I was ready to go.

(Imagine being one of her students we wonder if George W. Bush ever stopped by her classroom!)

Jenna Bush frowning

“We emphasize preparation for citizenship.

We emphasize increasing students' knowledge of other cultures.

We are preparing them to be leaders in the community.”

Jenna Bush Hager at the RNC

She even became the founding chair of UNICEF Next Generation, and continues to fundraise for the organization.

We’re not dying from it.'

Photos of the couple’s big day were presented byPeoplein May 2008, and the newlyweds looked absolutely stunning.

Jenna Bush Hager smiling

It’s all we could have hoped for …

It was just a special day and a wonderful day, and we’re mighty blessed.”

In previous appearances, she displayed a natural ability to communicate and connect.

Jenna Bush in 2005

focuses on the story of an elementary student who loves everything about school with one notable exception: reading.

“It feels humbling and I can’t believe it,” Hager said.

“My dad just wrote me three words, which made me weep.

Jenna Bush with her book

He said, ‘Very proud dad.’

Which I’m like, what is there to be proud about?

I’m just drinking wine in the morning!”

Jenna Bush wedding

Hager paid her respects to Gifford, who had been on the show for more than a decade.

“I had a little bit of time with my family last week.

I got to see my parents for the first time in eight months,” Jenna shared.

Jenna Bush Hager in 2009

Jenna and Laura Bush in 2011

Jenna Bush and Hoda Kotb smiling

Jenna Bush Hager smiling in 2020