Jenna Bush Hager’s Topless Beach Regret: A Skin Disaster Leaves Her Feeling ‘Green’

Jenna Bush Hager, renowned for her candid storytelling, shocked co-host Leslie Bibb and "Today" viewers with her latest personal anecdote. During the June 17 episode of "Today with Jenna & Friends," the 43-year-old television host shared a humorous yet alarming tale from her teenage years about a disastrous encounter with sunburn while visiting a topless beach in Spain. Discussing tanning, Bush Hager recounted, “I once went to a topless beach in high school,” much to Bibb's astonishment. The conversation took a turn when Bush Hager revealed her sunburn led to her skin turning green, describing it as “the opposite of the color wheel.” Bibb, taken aback, pressed for clarification on this shocking transformation. Bush Hager reflected on the lasting impact of her youthful sun exposure, stating, “That’s why my skin will not look like yours,” highlighting her commitment to sun safety today, including regular dermatologist visits and a staunch avoidance of tanning.