Jenna Bush Hager recently revealed that her family just got a bit larger after welcoming Mr. Mango Mellow Hager (or Mango, for short) to the family. Mango is an adorable kitten that Jenna Bush Hager and her husband gave to their kids Mila, Poppy, and Hal for Christmas. Mango was technically a gift for Poppy from Santa, and Poppy almost cried because she was so happy. "He's mellow, and he looks like a marshmallow," Jenna said when Today With Hoda & Jenna cohost Hoda Kotb asked her about the name (he was named by Poppy). The family has one other cat, Hollywood, and Jenna said Holly is happy to have a baby brother.
Though Mango is Poppy's cat, Jenna is clearly a proud cat mom, too. Hoda jokingly asked Jenna at what point she'll become a cat lady, since she was wearing a cat-themed outfit, has two cats, and took a picture with her cat Holly à la Taylor Swift's Time magazine cover. "I think I'm there," Jenna said. "And I'm comfortable standing there."
Jenna explained that she's happy with who she is — and it makes sense given that she has always loved cats despite being allergic to them.
"As a little girl, I loved cats so much. They were the forbidden fruit because I was highly allergic," she said on the show.
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Jenna posted about Mango on her personal Instagram account, and the pictures of Mr. Mango Mellow Hager were shared on the Today with Hoda & Jenna Instagram account as well.
"Introducing the newest member of the Hager fam… Mango! Poppy’s new kitten! And he’s already best friends with his sister Hollywood " Jenna wrote.
