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- Jenna Bush Hager Admits She Was Worried Husband Henry Would ‘Fall in Love’ With Popular ‘Today’ Guest (parade.com)
Today show host Jenna Bush Hager recently joked about her husband, Henry Hager, falling for her guest co-host, Scarlett Johansson. The actress joined Bush Hager for a week on the fourth hour of the show, “Jenna & Friends.”
Bush Hager playfully confessed she worried her husband would be smitten with the Marvel star. However, it was Bush Hager herself who developed a bit of a crush.
The two women connected over shared experiences, including being twins and having uncommon names. Both recalled the difficulty of finding personalized souvenirs as children.
Johansson seemed to enjoy her time on the show, even joking, “I work here now!” Bush Hager teased she’d replace “Friends” in the show’s title with “Scarlett.”
Fans loved the pairing. Many took to social media, urging the show to make Johansson a permanent co-host. Some called the duo a “dynamic” pairing and said the chemistry was undeniable.