Jenna Bush Hager Can't Escape Relationship Rumors
Jenna Bush Hager can't seem to escape the divorce allegations. She might appear to be happily married, but rumors have swirled that she and husband Henry Chase Hager are headed for a split. Many of the whispers have been prompted because the "Today" show host has appeared without her engagement and wedding ring on a few occasions. Her striking diamond and sapphire engagement ring, featuring an heirloom diamond from Hager's grandmother, is reminiscent of the gorgeous engagement ring that is part of Kate Middleton's lavish and meaningful ring stack. Still, it turns out there is a much more innocuous explanation for Bush Hager's missing jewelry than divorce.
Jenna Bush Hager, who has had a stunning transformation since leaving the White House, appeared without her wedding ring in early 2025 when she posed with a book on Instagram. Social media users commented to suggest divorce could be on the horizon. But she later shared that its absence wasn't a reflection of the state of her marriage. "I'm not wearing one now because I broke my finger, but don't worry, I've seen some of the comments, Henry and I are still very happily married," she said on "Today with Jenna & Friends." Despite the rumors, it turns out that Bush Hager is fortunate in love; she's just prone to a little bad luck with her ring.
Jenna Bush Hager has had a couple of memorable ring mishaps
That's not the only time Jenna Bush Hager has been missing a ring. In 2024, she lost her engagement ring in an airport. It wasn't until she arrived on set, at the other end of her journey, that she realized she'd misplaced the diamond-and-sapphire piece. Fortunately, she was able to recover the ring. "Some lovely man, who I've never met, returned it to security," she revealed on "Today With Hoda & Jenna" [via Brides]. While Bush Hager got lucky, it's a reminder of why there are some types of jewelry you never want to wear on an airplane. If you can't bear to leave such sentimental pieces at home, it's important to be extra vigilant.
On another occasion, after a late night, Bush Hager discovered she'd lost one of the ring's sizable stones. "I woke up the next morning and one of the stones from my engagement ring had fallen out," she said on "Today with Hoda & Jenna." The stone was never recovered, but Bush Hager and her husband are still going strong anyway.