Savannah Guthrie recently shared a humorous glimpse into her family dynamics, revealing that her 8-year-old son is feeling quite “embarrassed” by his famous mom. During a segment on TODAY with Jenna & Friends, Savannah expressed her awareness of her children’s feelings, stating, “My kids are so embarrassed of me right now, and do you know what I tell them? ‘Loud moms build character.’”
Savannah, who shares her 10-year-old daughter Vale and 8-year-old son Charley with her husband Mike Feldman, recounted Charley’s recent wish for more independence, particularly regarding a school event called ‘May Day.’ Charley asked his mom to attend the event but requested that she skip the afterparty, explaining, “It’s gotten around that some people know you work on the news and it’s weird and it’s embarrassing.” Savannah humorously noted that even her offer to bring juice boxes to the party did not change his mind, as Charley simply requested that she drop them off.
Jenna Bush Hager, co-hosting with Savannah, related to her friend’s predicament, sharing that her own children have also expressed embarrassment over her singing during car rides. Jenna humorously pointed out that for her, embarrassing her children has become one of the great joys of motherhood.
In a playful exchange, Jenna challenged Savannah to crash Charley’s party and belt out a tune, to which Savannah joked that her son would surely “die” from embarrassment. It’s a charming reminder that, even in the spotlight, parenting continues to present relatable challenges, where the feelings of kids often center around their connection to their parents’ public personas.
This playful interaction between the two mothers highlights the universal nature of parenting, where children often experience a mix of admiration and embarrassment as they navigate their social landscapes.