Jenna Bush Hager Is 'Proud' of 'Mentor' Hoda Kotb amid Her Split from Fiancé Joel Schiffman | PEOPLE

Jenna Bush Hager is praising her Today cohost Hoda Kotb's "grace" and "compassion" following her split from fiancé Joel Schiffman.

In a Wednesday interview with Entertainment Tonight, Hager, 40, lauded Kotb, 57, for her perseverance since Jan. 31, when the veteran television host announced on-air that she and Schiffman, 63, had gone their separate ways.

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Jenna Bush Hager Is "Proud" of "Mentor" Hoda Kotb amid Her Split from Fiancé Joel Schiffman | PEOPLE

[deborahrowland]

Where did they come up with the name Hoda ?

[marselledase]

She may look good on set but I sure she has her break down moment.