Savannah Guthrie breaks down on Today over missing mother as Jenna Bush Hager supports her

Savannah Guthrie returned to NBC’s Today show on April 6, 2026, after a two‑month leave following the abduction of her 84‑year‑old mother, Nancy Guthrie, from Tucson, Arizona on February 1. During the broadcast, co‑host Jenna Bush Hager asked about Guthrie’s missing mother, prompting Guthrie to become emotional on air, saying, “I can’t really even look at you every day without crying… it’s almost too much.” The interview was confirmed as unscripted, and the search for Nancy Guthrie has yielded no new leads.

Earlier in June, Guthrie also commented publicly on Jenna Bush Hager’s outfit on the show, criticizing a maxi dress and red leather sandals as a fashion mismatch. While Guthrie praised the shoes themselves, she described the overall look as “not one of Jenna’s best television looks.” The exchange was shared on NBC’s social media platforms.

Both moments highlight the on‑air relationship between the co‑hosts, spanning personal support during a family crisis and light‑hearted fashion banter.