Jenna Bush Hager, 43, Debuts New Short Hair, Igniting Buzz
ArchiveFirst published June 19, 2025. It may not reflect later developments.
Jenna Bush Hager, 43, surprised viewers on Today with Jenna & Friends by unveiling a fresh bob haircut on June 17. Inspired by actress Leslie Bibb’s sleek look in The White Lotus, the transformation was done by celeb stylist Chris McMillan, famous for Jennifer Aniston’s iconic “Rachel” cut.
The show teased Jenna’s makeover the day before, building buzz online. While fans flooded comments with praise like, “You look ten years younger!”, others weren’t so kind — calling the cut “boring,” “aging,” or simply “not flattering on a round face.”
At home, her kids were less than thrilled. Poppy gasped, “Why would you do that?” while Mila declared, “I don’t like it.” Jenna’s husband, Henry, had the opposite reaction: “Damn, that’s hot.”
Jenna and Leslie discussed how short hair can feel vulnerable and freeing. As Jenna put it, it’s about change — not fairy-tale beauty. Love it or hate it, her bold bob got everyone talking.
