Jenna Bush Hager just turned heads with a jaw-dropping hair transformation on live TV. The Today with Jenna & Friends host chopped her signature shoulder-length blonde locks into a sleek blunt bob inspired by The White Lotus star Leslie Bibb. With celebrity hairstylist Chris McMillan wielding the scissors, Jenna’s bold move has sparked a frenzy online. Here’s the latest on her stunning new look and why it’s the haircut of the summer.
A Dramatic Live Transformation
On the June 16 episode of Today with Jenna & Friends, Jenna took a leap of faith in front of a live audience. Leslie Bibb, who co-hosted the show, cheered her on as Chris McMillan—famous for Jennifer Aniston’s “The Rachel” cut—snipped away at Jenna’s hair. “When I was here in March, Jenna vowed to get on board with the bob and today is the day,” Leslie said beaming. As clumps of blonde hair hit the floor, Jenna gasped “Whoa that’s so short” but her nerves gave way to excitement. The full reveal aired today June 17 showing off a polished A-line bob that’s already going viral.
Jenna’s new look taps into 2025’s biggest hair trend: the blunt bob. Inspired by Leslie Bibb’s character Kate Bohr in The White Lotus Season 3, this chic cut has taken over with stars like Jessica Biel and Charlize Theron rocking similar styles. Chris McMillan told Today.com he aimed for a “modern and sexy” vibe for Jenna noting her face shape—long jawline, small forehead—mirrors Aniston’s making the bob a perfect fit. “You can slick it behind your ears or wear it wavy,” he said highlighting its low-maintenance versatility. Fans on social media agree with one posting “Jenna’s bob is giving summer vibes! I’m calling my stylist.”
Jenna’s Mixed Emotions
Jenna admitted to jitters before the chop especially after her daughter Mila, 13, warned “Mom don’t do it. You’re gonna regret it.” On air she noticed fans outside Studio 6A shaking their heads urging her to keep her long hair. Leslie playfully shouted “Go away! Stop!” to the naysayers rallying Jenna with “You’re such a badass. You’re so cool.” By the end Jenna was all smiles telling the crowd “They like it now! It looks cool right?” Her confidence shone through in today’s reveal where she rocked the bob with a bright grin.
Behind the Scenes with Chris McMillan
Chris McMillan, the mastermind behind iconic cuts like “The Rachel,” called Jenna’s bob a “spring cleaning” for her hair. He avoided bangs to keep the front long and emphasized the cut’s ability to even out damaged layers. Leslie Bibb, whose White Lotus bob earned a cheeky nickname from co-star Aimee Lou Wood, gushed about Chris’s work at a June 4 OLAPLEX event saying “It’s always a great haircut when Chris cuts your hair.” The buzz around Jenna’s transformation has even sparked talk of the bob becoming 2025’s defining look with social media buzzing “First The Rachel now this. Chris is a legend.”
Fan and Celeb Reactions
The reaction to Jenna’s new bob has been electric. Fans flooded social media with praise like “Jenna Bush Hager’s bob is everything! So fresh for summer.” Others shared styling tips suggesting beachy waves or sleek tucks behind the ears. Leslie Bibb posted on Instagram “Jenna you’re killing it! Welcome to the bob club.” Even Today co-star Justin Sylvester chimed in joking about Jenna’s past hair adventures like losing a clip-in extension at Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour. The excitement has viewers tuning in to see how Jenna styles her new look.
How to Get Jenna’s Look
Want to steal Jenna’s chic bob? Chris McMillan advises bringing photos to your stylist for a clear starting point. The A-line bob suits most face shapes and works with natural or wavy textures. It’s low-maintenance perfect for summer heat and can be styled in minutes. Salons across the U.S. are reporting a surge in bob requests with one New York stylist saying “Jenna’s cut is inspiring everyone to go shorter.”