Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb open up about unconventional friendship

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Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager have one of the tightest bonds in morning television, both on-screen and off. The two television stars opened up in a recent installment of their show Today with Hoda and Jenna about their unconventional bond given their wide age gap.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares tearful reveal days ahead of Mother's Day with daughters"They said 'Have you ever had a friendship with somebody that's a little older?'" Jenna said, before simply gesturing to Hoda and repeatedly saying "Hello?"VIDEO: Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb host New Year's Eve SpecialAs the audience laughed, Hoda also chimed in: "We're sitting right here." The two have an almost 20 year age gap, with Hoda at 57 and Jenna at 40.She further explained: "I do think the most interesting people have friends of all ages because number one - like, the things we talk about have nothing to do with our ages."MORE: Jenna Bush Hager says she's 'so lucky' as she shares sweet family update involving her co-starsAnd Jenna couldn't agree more, emphatically adding: "Or even our cultural references!

First of all, they're the same. "Second of all, we are in the same stage of life. Which, you know, matters in some ways because I'm constantly asking you for children advice."A post shared by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@hodaandjenna)Hoda and Jenna spoke of the age gap factoring into their friendshipShe expanded on her love for her NBC co-host and friend, saying: "But also, I realize when I'm out, sort of away on the road how much I talk about you. "But it's because I like being with you, you know?

We sit and we're talking and we're crying and we're laughing. And then they're like 'It's time to go do television.'"MORE: Hoda Kotb pays emotional tribute following devastating.