Jenna Gets Teary Sharing She Got Her Big Break Because Of Hoda

TODAY's Jenna Bush Hager says she was stuck in the correspondent lane until Hoda Kotb invited her to host. Jenna is moved to tears talking about how she got her big break because of Hoda.
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[@jessenunez1460]

❤️❤️ the part when jenna acknowledge hoda as being that person got me😭😭

[@nesq4104]

You bought those crocodile tears? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. That person is daddy and grandpa plus the generations before that that provided her privilege and opportunity. You think Hoda or anyone would dare say no to a child of a Bush? Jenna could literally walk up to me on the street and say hand Me the keys to your car and you pay the insurance and loan and I would literally have to say yes Ma'am.

[@illyriumus2938]

At least, he did not try to appoint his daughter as the head of the World Bank, one of the largest institutions in the international

[@jenniferwebb5954]

Riiiiiight, her getting that job had nothing to do with her daddy lol

[@diseamans6630]

It was Jenna's Bush name that got her on NBC initially.

[@melissashomeandlifestyle1462]

Exactly!! And she knows it

[@sandy9504]

I'm pretty sure there were many qualified anchors but being the ex presidents daughter brought more people to watch their ugggh show,Hoda acts like she's 15

[@ricj7517]

I just love Hoda..She's such a sweet and positive lady

[@christiecook2241]

She is just precious isn't she?I just Love her

[@KhajanyKhajany]

The name Bush just like Meghan Mccain

[@reneetufts3704]

Such a sweet story! My “one” was the father of two children that I babysat. I started sitting for his kids when I was 15. He was on the board of directors of a locally owned bank. When I was 18 he arranged an interview for me. 39 years later I’m still in banking! Thank you Mr. Jones!

[@justinw8512]

That’s an awesome story

[@allimarie425]

This was precious. And perfect timing for me. I want to quit my job so badly and go back into public relations but I need the money of my tech job. This was my sign.

[@michaelronald1608]

Hello how are you doing?

[@cathyhoffmann7054]

Hope you have followed your dream!!!

[@jenniferwebb5954]

Hopefully your dad was POTUS, that'll get you to where you wanna go too ...like Jenna here.

[@sandypowers3106]

Jenna made me cry 😢! Because every time you share your story I hear your heart!

[@michaelronald1608]

Hello how are you doing?

[@iyouitry]

They are so genuine ...

[@helbitkelbit1790]

Genuine ??.....Holy Mackerel..... Two phonies

[@kiriforever1]

If you mean genuinely full of Bull, I’ll agree with you!

[@duanesmith8410]

I totally understand. I been a plumber for 35 years and. Have hated it from day one. I really need a change. To do something that makes me happy

[@roxyj3182]

It’s not too late. Wish you the best☺️

[@cpwwjd69]

Me too

[@Vantrilokist]

Thank you for this video. ❤️

[@nesq4104]

You mean Hoda was allowed to say No to a Bush daughter?

[@tabitharendon3050]

Love these two 💕 Congratulations to this young lady 🎊

[@domingapineda9998]

Got me tears too😭😭

[@johnfd0210]

Her big break? Her "big break" is that her name is Bush.

[@tomsaaristo6294]

Took me almost a year after being in B2B sales to go back to being Administrative Support, but I found the ONE who arranged the interview and I've never been at a job longer and I've never been happier

[@pamelabrinton2100]

Sweet Hearts 💗💗🥰🥰

[@iyouitry]

This is so realllllll

[@jesuswbush-bp7pw]

MY BEAUTIFUL QUEEN❤❤❤❤❤JENNA❤❤❤❤❤

[@tonyacabral2093]

❤️ them both

[@bronwyn117]

They are so perfect together!

[@akastardust]

Jenna's person is her daddy and his last name.

[@illyriumus2938]

At least, he did not try to appoint his daughter as the head of the World Bank, one of the largest institutions in the international aid.

[@janetdelcarmen1655]

Great ladies love them

[@1butterontoast]

So good ❤❤

[@melissaxsue]

These two always make me cry!

[@ihatewhitey6689]

The sight of them?

[@kingarchnyc]

trying to make everyone cry? 😂 👍🏻 ❤️ it

[@floridasunshine2670]

Lol ! Love it . These two are so uplifting. We need that in this world we live in. They are as real as it gets !

[@TheEssie02]

Hoda is an awesome humanitarian. Her love for people is infectious ❤️

[@SPRDAVE]

weirdo

[@12486jules]

I love Jenna so much! She always so down to earth and vulnerable 🤍

[@leewest356]

Glancing at the comments, I see mine will not be very popular. Jenna’s last name and the fact that she has both a father and grandfather who were presidents surely helped her along the way. It’s called name recognition folks. Doesn’t mean she’s not talented, talented and famous. Millions are talented and not well connected and I am grateful when they get a chance to shine.

[@dannyt7269]

She didn’t need Honda to get a tv gig. Look at Meghan McCain

[@annieeliza840]

@@dannyt7269 The only reason MeAgain got the job on The View was because her father asked the producers to put her on the show. They even talked about it on the show when MeAgain was still on the View.

[@annieeliza840]

Totally agree.

[@iolawellred5895]

Such an American negative thing to suggest

[@iolawellred5895]

@@annieeliza840 it was whoopie that made that happen,next thing Jed is fired!? It was not a good call whoopie.

[@jasongeorge1186]

awwwwww

[@MC-342]

I'm sure being the former president 's daughter helped. ALOT.

[@taroman7100]

You know it. Jenna is a poor choice to be paired with Hoda.

[@dothejive]

I quit my insurance job to work in education. Finding an internship was so hard, but I found a great mentor who also did a career change and knew the struggles!

[@SPRDAVE]

struggles hahahahahahaha joke

[@roter13]

Her last name got her the BIG BREAK

[@cory1800]

It might have helped but going to college and working hard and being good at what she does was 90% of it!!

[@rosaperez7108]

You never know who the “one” person will be. But when it comes, God knows you are ready.

[@nancyromero413]

I love Jenna and Hoda!!!

[@suhugo9546]

Chemistry ❤️❤️❤️

[@karenwright1869]

Wasn’t her dad the president? Bush?

[@michaelronald1608]

Hello how are you feeling?

[@justme-bv6wl]

🤢🤢

[@michaelronald1608]

Nice meeting with you here my dear friend how are your families and friends, Hope you all are..safe from the pandemic over there??

[@loriwilliams2167]

Yes 😁

[@michaelwelch8205]

I love how they smear the BS in our faces.

[@m7con506]

Pretty sure that Jenna got her big break because she's the daughter of a President.

[@ihatewhitey6689]

And get paid 4 million a year for an hour a day 5 days a week.

[@gayathrivadivelu5432]

These two are so lovely and relatable.

[@trave7644]

How did she get this job without any qualifications?

[@ihatewhitey6689]

Be born into evil family.

[@millefiori6620]

Awww, that was so sweet 🥲 I just LOVE watching you two on the show! I watch every day with one of my patients 😊 ( I’m a Home Healthcare Provider)

[@roberthickman6381]

God bless you.

[@millefiori6620]

@@SPRDAVE 😂 You make no sense

[@mikeparker6322]

So the name Bush had no factor.

[@ursulamullikin4723]

Just like Meghan McCain got on The View, that's one reason they don't change their maiden name because then no one would recognize them

[@tannaphillips6840]

💗

[@phine_27]

I felt like I went to college for nothing....nothing never came of it...no experience, no chance with these companies...

[@donnalambert7674]

No because of who her dad is

[@joanmontalvo5633]

💕

[@ishotthesheriff5686]

I love Jenna's spirit. Great girl

[@AndreaGraye]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@justinw8512]

Go Sophia!

[@KhajanyKhajany]

Jenna got because she is a Bush. PERIOD! She trained as a kindergarten teacher.

[@courtneyj2392]

See Hoda looked up to someone and now she is experiencing someone looking up to her.

[@The.pa.patric]

That’s amazing!

[@lespartington3564]

No, you got the big breaks because who your Father is.

[@taroman7100]

so true, the second worse president EVER.

[@michellebennett9202]

You two make such a great team! Love watching you!

[@jengable4888]

You never know who you will come across, and hopefully positively effect your life ! 👍👍

[@Sister_LGP]

I ❤️Jenna and Honda

[@milena8365]

Please doll you are bush daughter come on 🙄🙄

[@ivyc7336]

It just takes that one big break to achieve your dreams. 👏🙆👏🙆👏

[@beckya640]

😭

[@andregiante3940]

Like having Daddy as an Ex President wasn't a factor. Same thing for Maria Shriver, if she wasn't half Kennedy spawn, would she have been more talented than someone else?

[@charlesritter6640]

Yeah I'm sure the fact that she is the daughter of a former president had nothing to do with it. LOL

[@skauffman]

Please you're Jenna Bush. Not sure you struggled like a no name like the young woman in the story. I like Jenna but it's hard to believe that doors didn't open a bit easier for her than most.

[@jamiehopkins3796]

What a lucky break for jenna.

[@michaelronald1608]

Hello how are you doing?

[@lm2519]

i'm not crying...you're crying....gosh darn it!....

[@sajidriaz3370]

MY SISTER, take care U HANRY AND MY CHILD

[@alisealfred5865]

i too so desperately want to quit this job/organization but even if it is contract base i have so many things riding on it. I want to go to culinary school, build a farm and open a plant based culinary school. it will happen though i have faith

[@illyriumus2938]

I am a foreign medical doctor and could not practice medicine in the United States. 10 years and still trying while working and raising twins! Don’t quit! You are the only one who knows what is best for you! Sending love!

[@southerncharm1382]

Did Jenna shapeshift again!!!!!!

[@michaelronald1608]

Hello how are you doing?

[@catenystrom6506]

Please. Her daddy got her a job in tv.

[@khadijahmuhammadkebe9062]

I'm on rejection number 500+ after i left a job in education due to retaliation and falsely accused at another. I have been working all my life and this is the first time ive ever had such hardship. Im trying to invest in myself now so thank you for the tips! This conversation inspires me!!!

[@micahelhonjzerritug941]

You can do it!!!!!! Fight for your dreams 😊😊😊

[@khadijahmuhammadkebe9062]

@@micahelhonjzerritug941 Thank you! I wish all the best for you also!

[@mlr4524]

I wish I'd been more like Hoda and just kept going after the early rejections. Journalism is not an easy field to break into unless you are well connected.

[@Dallas3212]

Why you think its so hard to break into??

[@kimp.dr.n2652]

Shes getting good at crying on cue

[@ihatewhitey6689]

NBC has good acting coaches.

[@almudenacarnero7934]

Que buen numero cual a cosas mías misterio como me llamó a equipo ok cosas mías ok

[@kaycampbell8532]

Jenna is the sweetest most down to earth person. I love her. She is truly a asset to this network. I hope they appreciate her and how much the viewers adore her.

[@veggielover100]

This is what I’m going through right now. And it’s rough. I’m like 50K in right now. I’m paying all my own bills from my savings. I’m trying to stay in marketing but switching industries. It’s so scary. My self esteem is exactly what you all are describing rught now. It’s so exhausting.

[@marthacanady9441]

We all know how she got her big break. Come on.

[@jeanrussell8896]

We all love you Jenna,you keep it real,that’s what makes you so special and Honda we have forever been a fan of yours😊

[@springstud]

i have been looking for work for a long time i get turn down i am in my 50's from cleaning job's working at place picking up shoping carts when in your 50's life is over

[@qfason5836]

Really I thought she got her break by being the daughter of a US president. This girl would be nowhere without that. she could barely get into UT Austin…

[@deniseparashac8269]

Exactly. Perfectly said.

[@bec6384]

Oooo puh-leeze I like her, but Jenna is just there because of her last name. Honestly, her raspy voice would NEVER make it to a Today show journalist, without her last name...

[@ASC3120]

It is hard for women in tech. The struggle is real! It is a thing.

[@michaelronald1608]

Hello how are you doing?

[@jeanrussell8896]

Hoda

[@yogaqueen1527]

Jeanna looks like serena Williams to me. Just a white version

[@cocosheabuttarosemaryqueen9204]

😂

[@safetynudge9026]

It is bad enough poor Hoda is stuck with her.

[@pa7447]

I wonder if her father had anything to do with this?

[@puamanaohana]

💖🖖☀️☀️🖖💙

[@Fashion-Edit]

I am looking for job and I have already over 300 rejection😢😔

[@rosaperez7108]

Sometimes the best of us need a little help. - Mr. Deeds (Tyler Perry)

[@ihatewhitey6689]

Good God! What is the ratings for this tripe?

[@TrevorBoggs]

#nepotism

[@scottjarvis1974]

Im pretty show it wss her dad and grandpa.

[@KristiBranstetter]

I went from retail to labor organizing. How did that happen? Being a leader while working made it happen.

[@sanciawalker1293]

That's your angel rejection is hard they weren't the deal breaker for you

[@michaelronald1608]

Hello how are you doing?

[@almudenacarnero7934]

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[@hopenguyen2687]

357 rejections are too many. There are many good companies looking for volunteers. Find the jobs that related to what you want to do and sign up for volunteer. Volunteer is another way to show your talent, your skills, your knowledge, your work-ethic, ect... If you don't ear money, you should earn experiences. Don't wasted too much time for rejections. For example: Volunteer for ABC for 6 mo. Then, volunteer for CBS for 6 mo. Then, volunteer for NBC for 6 mo. Good companies and good experiences will help your resume.

[@almudenacarnero7934]

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[@kiriforever1]

Thanks for nothing Hoda!

[@sherrigates8408]

Oh Jenna how beautiful for you. I love you for that.

[@SPRDAVE]

OPLEASE END THE DRAMA HOLY CHRIST ALMIGHTY FIX THIS .

[@exoticdubb8225]

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