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.

Jenna Bush Hager made a promise to Today viewers on Tuesday's show after revealing a viral moment that had been "blowing up" her family group

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."

Bush Hager told Scarlett Johansson, her guest host for the week, that her father “goes viral for basically anything.”

Scarlett Johansson and Jenna Bush Hager sealed their friendship by getting their ears pierced live on TODAY with Jenna & Friends — with only a little hand-holding required.

The Today host revealed on Tuesday’s broadcast of Today With Jenna & Friends that she once partied with her guest co-host of the day, Little Big Town singer Kimberly Schlapman. “We had one wild night at a resort in Tennessee,” Bush Hager announced.

TODAY with Jenna & Friends/YouTube Jenna Bush Hager and co-host of the week Scarlett Johansson ... where anchors Craig Melvin, Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer are wrapping their 3rd Hour, Producers rib Melvin over his recent PEOPLE cover, asking if autographed ...

Viewers tuning in to watch the fourth hour of TODAY next week are in for a treat! Jenna Bush Hager will welcome some very special co-hosts in honor of the show's music week. In a January 23 Instagram post,

Hoda Kotb is no longer a part of Today, but her friendships made on the show will last a lifetime. The TV host reunited with cohosts and friends Savannah Guthrie and Jenna Bush Hager for a sweet outing together following her Today departure.

Scarlett Johansson is coming back to Today, again and again.The actress has captured hearts with her guest-hosting stint on TODAY with Jenna & Friends, but her latest on-air moment had fans

Jenna Bush Hager and her Today guest host Kelsea Ballerini turned out to share quite a bit in common when the Grammy nominated singer stopped by the talk show Monday (Jan. 27). But Ballerini completely missed Bush Hager’s Beverly Hills 90210 reference during a hilarious moment on the broadcast.