Today Show Co-Host Jenna Bush Hager was celebrating this week, as they marked her eldest child, Mila, turning the big one-two on April 13. The television host and author marked the momentous occasion with an emotional Instagram post. She posted a heartwarming 10-photo slideshow featuring a bunch of special milestones and memories from Mila’s life. Mila is the daughter of Jenna, our former White House aide and student, and Henry Hager. She is beautiful and brimming with mischief, with a great compassion for all creatures, particularly felines.
From the silly to the serious, Jenna documented all sides of Mila’s personality in this Instagram post. One picture had Mila nestled up to a furry friend, showcasing her love for pets. The second snapshot pictured a gluttonously happy Mila at her dinner table, a testament to her love of food. Through these windows into Mila’s life, we see not only her profound impact on her family but the healing warmth and joy she exudes.
Mila has two younger siblings: Poppy, aged 9, and Hal, who is just 5. The palatable tension of a close-knit family with traditional lifestyles continues with them bringing their adventures home together, sometimes even inspiring one another in the process. In December, Mila accompanied her family to their first appearances at the White House holiday press party. There, she posed with a red truck at sunset with her friend Vale. At the celebration, she was dancing like a butterfly, dancing and twirling, glowingly peaceful.
In her closing remarks Jenna thanked the President for welcoming them all to the press bash. She tweeted, “Thank you so much for having us @potus. Had you told my 22-year-old self that I’d be back at the press party, I wouldn’t have believed you!” This reflection is a testament to how impactful experiences are threaded into their family story.
Mila has made appearances on television, including a video message for her father during his guest co-hosting stint on the Today show. In this endearing clip, she encouraged him with a sweet message: “Dad, good luck and do what you practiced in the car because it was really good!” This snaps a candid moment capturing the intimate and protective bond between Mila and her father.
Henry Hager responded to Mila’s encouragement with a touch of humor: “Not really,” he admitted. “But that was so sweet.” His levity serves to highlight the tender, supportive interactions that flow among all members of their family.
Mila’s other grandma, Laura Bush, has a mighty influence on Mila’s life. From this, she deepens Mila’s American-Indian experience by teaching her lessons on family legacy and ritual. As she reaches this milestone birthday, it is evident that Mila is surrounded by love and support from her parents and siblings.