Jenna Bush Hager’s Bold Hair Makeover Sparks Buzz

Jenna Bush Hager stunned fans with a dramatic new look on June 17, 2025, when she debuted a sleek bob on Today with Jenna & Friends. Celebrity stylist Chris McMillan created the chic cut, inspired by actress Leslie Bibb’s role in The White Lotus.

The Big Reveal

The transformation had been teased the day before on social media and during the show. Jenna kept her March promise to try a bob, and the reveal—featuring Bibb as co-host—drew cheers from the audience and online fans alike.

The show’s Instagram page gushed: “WE LOVEEEE THE BOB, @jennabhager!! 😍 THANK YOU @mrchrismcmillan! 💇‍♀️”
Clips showed Jenna and Leslie proudly flaunting their matching styles to the beat of B.o.B. and Nicki Minaj’s Out of My Mind.

Fans React—Not All Positively

Social media buzzed with mixed reactions.
While some fans praised the new look—“You look ten years younger!” one exclaimed—others weren’t as kind. Critics claimed the haircut “aged her” or “didn’t flatter her round face.” One even wrote, “The Bob isn’t bobbing on her.”

Her Family’s Reaction: Mixed and Emotional

Jenna’s children—Mila (12), Poppy (9), and Hal (5)—didn’t hold back. In a video aired during the show, the kids reacted with shock and tears.

“What are you doing?” Poppy asked. Mila admitted, “I don’t like it,” while Poppy walked away, asking, “Why would you do that?”

Co-host Leslie Bibb joked, “Your children are monsters,” while Jenna explained it was their “love language” and mostly “fake crying.”

Meanwhile, Jenna’s husband, Henry Hager, had the opposite view. He told her, “Damn, that’s hot,” and brushed off their daughter’s critique, saying, “She don’t know fashion. She’s 9.”

More Than a Haircut

Jenna and Leslie later discussed the deeper meaning behind the transformation. Leslie dismissed the idea that long hair equals beauty, calling it a tired fairytale trope.

Jenna admitted feeling “embarrassed” by all the attention, but Leslie called the change “vulnerable—and that’s way more exciting.”

Not the First Time Jenna Went Viral

Earlier in 2024, Jenna ignited debate by revealing her daughter Mila’s obsession with skincare. What began as a simple Target trip turned into a larger conversation about TikTok trends and tween wellness routines.

The discussion sparked mixed responses from parents. Some praised Jenna for raising a mindful daughter. Others called the trend “ridiculous” and urged moms to “put their foot down.”

Jenna also noted Mila once created a PowerPoint to convince her dad to give her a Green Light Card. While that worked, Jenna remains firm that Mila won’t be getting a phone anytime soon.

Final Thoughts

Jenna Bush Hager’s haircut may have divided fans, but it also highlighted deeper themes—parenting, vulnerability, and self-expression. Whether you love the bob or not, she’s clearly not afraid to spark a conversation.