Jenna Bush Hager Calls Out Savannah Guthrie for No Wedding Invite

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Jenna Bush Hager has one grudge she won’t let go of. 

In fact, the host on Today couldn’t resist teasing Savannah Guthrie yet again for not inviting Jenna to her 2014 wedding to husband Michael Feldman.

As Jenna explained on the Aug. 20 episode of the daytime show, “She claims we weren’t friends.”

As a devoted friend, I find myself saying, “Actually, we had a bond, yet our friendship’s celebration was intimate. Repeating such an occasion isn’t feasible for me.

First, they both chuckled, then Jenna, aged 43, noted that such an action had never been performed on their program before.

In addition, things became slightly uncomfortable for Savannah when she attended Jenna’s wedding to Henry Hager in 2008. However, it’s important to note that she wasn’t officially invited to the ceremony; instead, she was present as a reporter for NBC, a position she took up with the network only a year later.

Savannah jokingly mentioned they’ve had disagreements throughout the years, but she genuinely appreciates where their relationship stands today.

“Listen, if we were married today,” the 53-year-old said, “we would be each other’s bridesmaids.”

The Today show co-hosts have never hesitated to express the significance of their friendship. Savannah often thinks about how wonderful it would be if she could have foreseen just how close she and Jenna would eventually grow.

In 2019, she remembered thinking that we were acquainted, yet not particularly close. If I had foreseen our bond deepening into a lifetime friendship, I would have certainly invited you over. However, at the time, such a future was unknown to me.

Fortunately, the duo’s relationship appears to be quite robust, remaining unaffected by wedding invitations. This is particularly true given that they’ve effectively been co-raising their families, with Savannah mentioning that Jenna’s children Mila (12), Poppy (10), and Hal (6) are close friends with her own kids Vale (11) and Charley (8).

In May, Savannah excitedly expressed how wonderful it is that our friendship spans multiple generations. It transcends just the two of us.”

This paraphrase maintains the original sentiment while making it more conversational and easier to understand.

Jenna and Savannah have grown extremely close; in fact, Jenna serves as the godmother to Savannah’s daughter, Vale, whereas Savannah assumes the same role for Jenna’s son, Hal. In simpler terms, they are not just friends but also have significant roles in each other’s families, with godparent responsibilities towards their children.

In my opinion, I couldn’t help but feel truly cherished. To be honored in such a manner is undoubtedly the highest praise one can bestow upon another.

For a look at more celebrity BFFs, keep reading. 

For quite some time, Nicole, an ardent admirer of her sister-in-law’s films, seized the moment a few years back to request her to reenact several beloved movie sequences, such as one scene from “My Best Friend’s Wedding”.

In Chicago, I instructed Cameron, “Please hand it over to me. Please position yourself behind the luggage cart and sprint towards me, towards the airport.” This was shared on the Danny Pellegrino podcast in May 2024. At some point, as we passed by various sights, I kept telling her what to say, and she obliged without hesitation. It was quite gracious of her.

It’s a relief that Lawrence accepted the invitation to hang out, or else we might have missed out on one of our favorite groups of friends. Their friendship blossomed from an email that the Oscar winner sent after watching Schumer’s 2015 comedy “Trainwreck.” In her interview with The New York Times, she shared that she wrote, “I emailed her after I saw Trainwreck and said, ‘I don’t know where to start. I guess I should just say it: I’m in love with you.'” Their relationship progressed from emails to texting.

Their bond became stronger when Schumer invited Lawrence to join her and her high school friends in the Hamptons. Surprised that Lawrence agreed, Schumer felt even more relieved when she discovered that Lawrence was “the coolest woman you’ll ever meet,” as she stated on The Daily Show. “She’s a fantastic companion, she fit right in with the group.

Someone who has property in your close vicinity is certainly not someone you’d mind having as a friend, right? These two have been inseparable since they fell in love at first sight during the 2004 premiere of ‘Man on Fire.’ Jennifer Lopez described their connection to Entertainment Tonight as an immediate chemistry, saying, ‘I felt like I loved this person. I loved being around them. They make me laugh.’ Leah Remini was one of those cheering loudly for Lopez’s performance at President Joe Biden’s inauguration. Speaking to TopMob News, she said, ‘You’re a girl from the Bronx. What you did today was incredibly inspiring and it was just beautiful to watch.’

This trio of celebrity best friends is often referred to as the epitome of friendship – they’ve been in sync since their days of munching salads on the Warner Brothers set. According to a source who spoke to TopMob News, “They grew up together and shared the unique life journey that was akin to being on the show Friends.”

Just as you might catch up with colleagues from your first job, they make it a priority to schedule happy hours (and the occasional big reunion) in their calendars. As one source puts it, “It’s not difficult to be at Courteney’s Sunday dinners or a pool party at Jen’s house since they live relatively close by.” They are very tight and have maintained that closeness throughout their lives.

Since meeting at improv training in 1993, Tina and Amy have grown so close that they often refer to their relationship as a familial one. As Tina, who only has a younger brother named Greg, explained to PopSugar during a discussion about their movie Sisters in 2015, “I think we are chosen sisters.” She further added, “I think we are chosen family, so it’s been enjoyable to experience something I never got to experience in real life.

Philipps shared with Entertainment Weekly that their first encounter on the Dawson’s Creek set felt akin to an instant bond or “love at first sight.” They described having an immediate friendship, and engaging in activities such as drinking wine, smoking cigarettes, and even getting into bar brawls together. This strong connection has endured throughout the years. In essence, we’re lucky enough to witness them making appearances on red carpets, sporting matching outfits occasionally, and even dyeing Williams’ hair a stunning millennial pink at times.

The new partnership between the two artists, known for their 19 Grammy awards each, has been discussed for potential collaboration. Adele expressed her desire for an official remix with Drake, even going as far as acquiring a coat from his music video. In response, Drake jokingly offered to do laundry at Adele’s house. Instead, they enjoyed a meal together and visited a bowling alley in Los Angeles. Next time, perhaps they should just give us a call on their cell phones.

A mother of two from Washington has always made it a point to help others, as she had received assistance when pregnant herself. She tries to be open and honest with her celebrity friends, particularly Eva, about this topic. According to Entertainment Tonight, Longoria valued the advice given by the Scandal star during the birth of her son Santiago in 2018, describing her as almost like a doula.

Approximately two decades after winning an Oscar for their work on Good Will Hunting, the screenwriters are once again collaborating, this time on The Last Duel. Although it’s been a while since they worked together, their friendship remains as strong as ever. As Damon stated to Entertainment Tonight in 2016, “I’ve known him for 35 years, and we grew up together. We were both passionate about acting and filmmaking. I believe our shared obsession during crucial, defining years cemented our relationship for life.

The relationship between these two influential figures in television extends as far back as 1976 when they were both employed at a Baltimore station. Although Oprah Winfrey hosted the evening news and Gayle King served as a production assistant, social interactions were not common due to the rigid newsroom hierarchy. In an interview with O Magazine, Gayle King recalled this period.

In the midst of heavy snowfall, Oprah Winfrey graciously invited the lower-paid production assistant to stay at her house for the night. The following day, they visited a shopping mall together, and it was there that their friendship blossomed over Casual Corner sweaters.

As a lifestyle enthusiast, I’d say that, much like your typical friendship, the connection between the Tennis Champion and the Duchess of Sussex started casually-over shared laughter and lively conversations. “We instantly connected,” Meghan wrote on her blog, The Tig, about their chance encounter at a Super Bowl event in 2014. “Snapping photos, giggling during our flag football match, and chatting not about tennis or acting, but about all the familiar girl-talk topics.

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but feel that even though Game of Thrones has ended, the bond between Sansa and Arya Stark remains unbroken. In fact, Williams, who had the honor of being Turner’s maid of honor at her wedding to Jonas in 2019, believes the most remarkable outcome of the eight-season HBO saga wasn’t any of its 12 Emmy awards. Instead, she playfully joked to TopMob News during the final season premiere, “It was like a massive, elaborate scheme to find me a best friend. This entire show!” She then added with a laugh, “I’m kidding. It’s been incredible. To have a friend like Arya on something as tumultuous as this is like a blessing from the gods, truly.

Who didn’t feel their heart swell while watching Reynolds and Lively enthusiastically respond to their eldest daughter James playing Swift’s “Gorgeous” track on stage? Later, Lively labeled the viral video as embarrassing, admitting it showcased the raw, unedited version of their overzealous stage parent pride to Good Morning America‘s host, Robin Roberts.

However, their friendship with Swift – marked by gatherings on the Fourth of July at Swift’s Rhode Island mansion, visits to their New York country home, and appearances in her music videos – is genuine and should be preserved above all else.

Friends bestowed Aniston with not just one but several friends worthy of a goal. Before their collaboration on the Apple TV+ series, ‘The Morning Show’, they had already portrayed sisters on the NBC hit. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the Oscar-winning Aniston reminisced about her two-episode role from 2000 while she was still nursing her baby Ava. On set, Witherspoon kept asking if Aniston had a baby, to which Aniston replied, “I know, it’s weird.” She also recalled Witherspoon inquiring, “Where are you going?” and Aniston responding, “I’m pumping!” Despite feeling a bit anxious, Witherspoon shared that Aniston was incredibly kind, leading to their lasting friendship since then.

A fascinating and desirable duo, they became established during the Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber in 2015, before appearing together on their VH1 cooking show, Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party. In an interview with LA Weekly, the 17-time Grammy winner who enjoys marijuana expressed that Martha, known for her domestic prowess from Westchester, was unlike anyone he had encountered before. “She’s different than what I’m used to,” he said. “But then again, she’s exactly what I’m used to because she’s a person. She may look different and come from a different era, but if you spend time with her and relax with her, she’s just like anyone else. That’s why it works – because she never says anything that sounds strange to my ears. It always feels familiar, like ‘I thought she would say that.’ That’s why we get along so well, Martha. It feels like a sacred union, not just a casual one.

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2025-08-21 03:48