Jenna Bush Hager Shares Why Her Husband Gave Daughter Mila a ‘Lifelong Ban’ from Today — and Says It Might Be ‘Lifted’ Soon

Bush Hager shares her three kids with husband Henry Hager

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Published on January 13, 2025 04:21PM EST

Jenna Bush Hager‘s daughter could make a special appearance on Today with Jenna & Friends.

Bush Hager, 43, spoke with E! News and shared that since her co-host Hoda Kotb left, she hasn’t yet asked her family to step up and help her lead the show. However, she does know one family member who would be excited to take over.

“They’re not jumping, but I may push them like I’ve done my whole life,” Bush Hager told the outlet. “You know who really wants to do it? Mila Hager.”

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The mom of three recalled when the 11-year-old got in trouble the last time she was on the show for sharing some inappropriate stories, prompting Jenna’s husband Henry Hager to ban the preteen from appearing again.

“She said something very controversial,” she said. “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.”

In January 2022, Mila appeared on Today with Hoda & Jenna and shared a few “truth bombs” about her mom.

After revealing that her family had plans to adopt a cat, Mila was asked if she knew what Kotb loves about her mom the most.

“You know when I love her the most, Mila? When she’s laughing so hard she can’t catch her breath,” said Kotb.

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“Yeah, one time she was laughing in our living room and she peed her pants!” Mila added, telling her mom, “You changed your pajamas!”

“Thank you, Mila,” Bush Hager said with embarrassment. “Thank you so much.”

As the segment went on, Bush Hager tried to get Mila off stage, but she had another story to tell.

“Is that the last one?” Kotb asked Mila after her mom attempted to get her off-set. “I think Hoda is trying to get the truth bombs out, but no more,” Bush Hager added.

After Mila took a few seconds to think of a story, she exclaimed: “She never wears underwear! She is not wearing it right now! I saw her change!”

“OK, goodbye! Goodbye, I love you!” Bush Hager quickly interjected as her daughter finally went off-stage.