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Jenna Bush Hager Recounts Hoda's Hilarious Gift Blunder
12 Nov
Summary
- Hoda Kotb gifted Jenna Bush Hager a bracelet engraved with her daughter's name.
- The bracelet was originally a gift from Kathie Lee Gifford to Hoda Kotb.
- Willie Geist humorously called Hoda's gift-giving an act of 'very lazy' forgetfulness.
Jenna Bush Hager recently recounted a humorous gift-giving incident involving her TODAY show co-host, Hoda Kotb. During a discussion about holiday gifts, Hager shared that Kotb had presented her with a bracelet. This bracelet was notably engraved with the name and birthdate of Hager's daughter, Haley.
Hager soon realized the bracelet bore a striking resemblance to one previously given to Kotb by Kathie Lee Gifford. This discovery led to a lighthearted moment where Hager exclaimed to Kotb, "Hey Hoda, this isn't for me, bro!" Co-host Willie Geist humorously commented on the situation, describing Kotb's gesture as "very lazy."
The bracelet itself has a history, dating back to Kathie Lee Gifford's time on the show. After Gifford departed in April 2019, she gifted Hager a bracelet inscribed with "Your joy is non-negotiable."
This particular story resurfaced in 2024, highlighting the strong bond and shared sense of humor among the TODAY show cast members. The revelation also coincides with Kotb's recent return as a guest co-host on the popular program.
