Johansson is joining Bush Hager as a guest co-host for the week, and PEOPLE was there for an exclusive behind the scenes look

She then recalled how her father gave former President Barack Obama a friendly tap on his stomach at former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral service on Jan. 9, a moment that has since gone viral. Jenna noted that the "man tap" her father gave Obama was too much to handle.

In honor of their last show together, Bush Hager read an emotional letter about their time as co-hosts. Kotb’s family and friends were in the audience — including her two daughters Haley 7, and Hope, 5, sister, brother, sister-in-law, nieces and her closest friends.

The 'Today' co-host had to define a "thirst trap" after her seductive photo shoot from 2022 became a part of the quiz show fronted by Colin Jost

Jenna Bush Hager is entering a new era of her tenure with NBC, kicking off the first of a revamped Fourth Hour of Today on Monday, January 13. The 43-year-old former daughter of President George W. Bush has been with NBC News and Today since 2009, taking over as the co-host of Today's Fourth Hour with Hoda Kotb in 2019.

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager both got emotional while celebrating ... Guthrie, Craig Melvin, Al Roker and Carson Daly all shared their admiration for Kotb by saying kind words about her in ...

Hoda Kotb exited the 'Today' show on. See her tearful sendoffs from Jenna Bush Hager, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, Craig Melvin and Carson Daly.

Jenna Bush Hager’s thirst trap is one to remember ... also including Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, and Al Roker, what the trend is all about. “I’ll tell you what a thirst trap is ...

Bush Hager, 43, was part of a clue on Pop Culture Jeopardy! in January 2025 which read, "With the help of Hoda Kotb and a hairdryer, this Today Show book guru posted a thirst trap to celebrate 1 million followers."

George W. Bush's daughter, Jenna Bush Hager, joked about ‘bad influence’ Barack Obama after lip reader 'exposed' their viral inauguration conversation.

She has been scouring the Internet for the buzziest Southern news since joining the team in 2017. Hours after the mom of two made the emotional revelation that she is leaving Today next year, Bush Hager tearfully recalled how instrumental Kotb was in bringing her onboard the popular morning news show.