Anna Wintour shushed ‘Today’ hosts Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb at US Open and the reason is hilarious
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: At the US Open, where high-stakes tennis matches and high-profile fashion collide, a clash of personalities made headlines.
Anna Wintour found herself at odds with the boisterous cheerleading of 'Today' show hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager at the men's singles final on Sunday, September 8.
While Wintour sought a serene escape amid the excitement of the game, her experience was overshadowed by the duo’s exuberant support for the players. The revelation emerged following Jenna and Hoda's discussion of the match on a recent episode of 'Today with Hoda and Jenna'.
"We were loud and annoying." 😂 Hoda, Jenna and Savannah had a blast at the US Open championship. pic.twitter.com/IVtt50wM7f
— TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@HodaAndJenna) September 9, 2024
Did Anna Wintour silence 'Today' show hosts at the US Open?
Anna Wintour, the 74-year-old Vogue editor-in-chief who is known for her effortless style, was enjoying the tennis matches among the celebrity crowd over the weekend. However, her experience was reportedly disrupted by the enthusiastic cheering of Hoda and Jenna.
Anna, who also shared fashion advice with Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton at the event, asked Hoda, Jenna, and Savannah Guthrie to "quiet down" so she could focus on the game.
On the Monday, September 9, episode of 'Today' with Hoda and Jenna, the hosts, aged 60 and 42 respectively, admitted to being "loud and annoying" as they cheered on the players.
Hoda confessed, "Tennis is fun! We were loud and annoying," adding that former tennis pro Stan Smith urged them to cheer even louder. However, not everyone shared the same sentiment.
Jenna noted, "I think Anna Wintour asked us to quiet down," with Hoda mimicking a shushing gesture. Jenna also described her own persistent cheer for Taylor Fritz, 'Fritzy', which she admitted never really caught on.
Typically, fans are asked to remain quiet during crucial moments of matches to avoid distracting the players, though stars like Coco Gauff have previously said the noise doesn’t bother them.
The duo also shared that they prepared for the game with a spread of snacks, including M&Ms, sandwiches, and drinks.
“I was like, this is a great ESPN shot,” Jenna revealed. “We were chowing down.”
The 'Today' hosts also expressed excitement about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s affectionate appearance at the US Open men's singles final.
“They’re living their best lives," said Kotb about the power couple.
Anna Wintour asking Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager to 'quiet down' sparks mixed reactions
Following the unusual exchange between Anna Wintour and the 'Today' show hosts Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb, many users quickly took to social media to share their views.
One user said, "Anna is a decrepit old battle axe."
The second user wrote, "Calm down, Ladies. This isnt a rodeo."
The third added, "Too bad she didn’t tell them to shush- permanently. Those three are blowhards with nothing of value to say. Girls bye!"
The fourth shared, " Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hage...TWO of the most annoying women on earth."
The fifth said, "Anna Wintour is a vile person."
One person stated, "Yeah, Hoda and Jenna are definitely loud and annoying. That’s why I don’t watch the Today show anymore."
One more person added, "Ms. Kotb and Ms. Bush Hager are “loud and annoying” every single day on the morning show. Ms. Guthrie is just annoying."
The last user claimed, "Then stay home. You expect people to be quiet at a tennis final. Stay home in your bubble."
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