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Jenna Bush Hager Shares Teenage Alias "Holly Crawford" and Brushes with the Law
28 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Jenna Bush Hager used the alias "Holly Crawford" for hotel bookings as a teenager
- Bush Hager was arrested twice in her 20s for alcohol-related offenses during her father's presidency
- Despite her past troubles, Bush Hager is now a successful TV host on the Today show
In a recent episode of the Today show, Jenna Bush Hager, 43, opened up about her teenage years, including the use of a secret alias. Bush Hager shared that during her father's transition from Texas governor to U.S. president, she went by the name "Holly Crawford" for hotel bookings.
The former first daughter also discussed her past run-ins with the law, which occurred when she was in her 20s during her father's presidency from 2001 to 2009. Bush Hager was arrested twice for alcohol-related offenses, including a misdemeanor charge for possession of alcohol under the age of 21 and using a fake ID to purchase alcohol. Despite these incidents, Bush Hager maintains that she "didn't actually go to jail" and was never detained.
Despite her teenage challenges, Bush Hager has since found success as a co-host on the Today show. She has been candid about her experiences growing up in the public eye, using her platform to connect with viewers and share her personal story.
