logo
Getty Images
Getty Images

Jenna Bush Hager Opens up about Sisterhood with Other Former Presidents' Daughters

Junie Sihlangu
Sep 21, 2020
04:00 P.M.

Television personality Jenna Bush Hager, 38, was interviewed on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” this week where she spoke about the relationships she had with other former president’s daughters.

Advertisement

Jenna Bush Hager recently appeared remotely on Andy Cohen’s talk show, “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.” She’s famously known as the first daughter when her father, George W. Bush, was president.

Bush Hager and her twin sister Barbara Bush both lived part-time with their family in Washington, D.C. when their father was in office. Their father was the president from January 2001 to January 2009.

Jenna Bush Hager at "Billboard's" 10th Annual Women In Music on Lifetime on December 11, 2015, in New York City | Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Jenna Bush Hager at "Billboard's" 10th Annual Women In Music on Lifetime on December 11, 2015, in New York City | Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

FORMER PRESIDENT’S DAUGHTERS

During her interview with Cohen, she revealed how she and other former president’s daughters had formed a strong relationship. She explained that she kept in touch with former President Barack Obama’s daughters, Malia, 22, and Sasha, 19.

Advertisement

The “Today with Hoda & Jenna” co-host also communicates with former President Bill Clinton’s daughter, Chelsea Clinton, 40. She shared that they knew “what it's like” and had formed a “sisterhood” because they’re so few.

Advertisement

JENNA’S CODENAME

In March 2020, the talk show host appeared on the “Today” show with guest co-host Willie Geist, where she discussed the codenames she and her sister used while in the White House. She revealed how the Secret Service called them Turquoise and Twinkle.

Her sister nicknamed “Turquoise” because of the color of her eyes. However, her codename was often confused with the word “tinkle” which made for some hilarious reactions.

DISCUSSING MISCONCEPTIONS

In February 2020, Bush Hager was featured on Cohen’s show again where she opened up about some of the misconceptions people had about her being the first daughter. She noted how people would ask her what it was like living at the White House.

However, the television personality wasn’t so clued up on that because she and her sister spent most of their time at college. During her father’s presidency, Bush Hager was at the University of Texas while Barbara attended Yale University.

Advertisement

SPENDING TIME IN AUSTIN

Advertisement

Most of her time was actually spent in Austin and not Washington, D.C. Wanting to pass on their wisdom to the next first daughter’s, the co-host and her sister wrote a letter to the Obama sisters in 2017, as the siblings transitioned from first daughters to former first daughters.

Advertisement

ENCOURAGEMENT FOR OBAMA GIRLS

The twins noted how Malia and Sasha had grown from girls to young women who were impressive. They shared their joy that the sisters had each other just like they did.

WELCOME NEW FORMER FIRST KIDS

The Bush sisters welcomed them into the former first children group. They informed them that they had a lot to look forward to and that they would now forge their own paths away from the parent’s shadows.

Advertisement
info
Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories!
By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy
Advertisement
Related posts

'This Was Adorable': Hoda Kotb's Fans React to Her Daughters' Haley, 6, & Hope, 4, Rare Appearance on Her Show

November 23, 2023

‘Ridiculous’: Jenna Bush Hager Sparks Discussion after Revealing Her 10-Year-Old Daughter Is into Skincare

January 30, 2024

Andy Cohen Did Not Become a Husband to Anyone in His Dating History

November 20, 2023

How Former President Barack Obama's Daughters Live Now: They Shop at Yard Sales & Are Budget-Savvy

January 23, 2024

Tin Swe Thant Had to Change Her Name in School – More about Alex Wagner's Mother

November 29, 2023

Fans Amazed by Andy Cohen's Curly-Haired Daughter Who Is 'Literal Doll' & Already 'So Big' — Photo

November 28, 2023

Jamie Lynn Spears’ Real Age Leaves Viewers Stunned as She Makes Her Reality TV Debut

November 22, 2023

Malia Obama, 25, Debuts Her Alias & Ditches Family Surname after Starting Movie Career

February 23, 2024

Malia Obama, 25, Debuts Her Alias & Ditches Family Surname after Starting Movie Career

February 22, 2024

Marilyn Monroe Had No Clue She Had an Older Sister — Why She Only Met Long-Lost Sibling at 18

January 25, 2024

Users Discuss One of Former First Ladies' Coats at Rosalynn Carter's Funeral

November 29, 2023

Andy Cohen Never Thought He'd Become a Dad – Now He Has 2 Kids, One of Whom 'Looks Just Like' Him

January 11, 2024

Tony Balkissoon: He Is a Lawyer of Asian Descent & Laura Jarrett's Husband

November 27, 2023

Who Is 'GMA' Host Michael Strahan's Daughter Who Helped Her Twin Sister Walk Again after Brain Surgery?

January 12, 2024