Today Show Hosts Reveal Surprising Tattoos

Savannah Guthrie, Dylan Dreyer, Carson Daly, and more have permanent body art

Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:56pm

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Several Today show hosts, including Savannah Guthrie, Dylan Dreyer, and Carson Daly, have revealed they have surprising tattoos. Guthrie has two tattoos, one with her father's handwriting and another with hearts drawn by her children. Dreyer regrets her lower back tattoo, calling it "awful." Daly is the most tattooed of the group, with over 10 tattoos that all have sentimental meanings related to his family. Meanwhile, Jenna Bush Hager almost got a "Survivor" tattoo after a breakup, but thankfully the tattoo parlor was closed.

Why it matters

The revelations about the Today show hosts' tattoos provide a glimpse into the personal lives and interests of these public figures. It shows that even high-profile TV personalities can have unexpected body art, challenging stereotypes. The stories behind the tattoos also offer insight into the hosts' relationships and life experiences.

The details

Savannah Guthrie has two tattoos - one with her father's handwriting that says "all my love," and another with hearts drawn by her two children. Dylan Dreyer has a turtle tattoo on her lower back that she regrets, calling it "awful." Carson Daly is the most tattooed of the group, with over 10 tattoos that all have sentimental meanings related to his family, including his children, parents, and grandparents. Jenna Bush Hager almost got a "Survivor" tattoo after a breakup, but thankfully the tattoo parlor was closed.

  • In 2023, Savannah Guthrie had "all my love" inked on her right forearm, with the handwriting copied from a love letter her father wrote to her mother.
  • In 2025, Savannah Guthrie had two tiny hearts, drawn by each of her children, Charley and Vale, inked below her wrist.
  • In 2018, Dylan Dreyer admitted on air that her lower back tattoo, which was inspired by her grandfather's nickname for her, is "awful."

The players

Savannah Guthrie

Co-anchor of the Today show who has two tattoos, one with her father's handwriting and another with hearts drawn by her children.

Dylan Dreyer

Today show meteorologist who has a tattoo on her lower back that she regrets and calls "awful."

Carson Daly

Host of the Today show who has over 10 tattoos, each with sentimental meanings related to his family.

Jenna Bush Hager

Today show host who almost got a "Survivor" tattoo after a breakup, but thankfully the tattoo parlor was closed.

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What they’re saying

“This is an exact carbon copy of my father's handwriting. 'All my love.' He wrote a love letter to my mom and this is his writing. And, so that's the first time in my life, I'm 51 years old, that I've had a tattoo, that I ever wanted a tattoo. And it's not only his writing, so he's with me, but I'm trying to make it my mantra for life.”

— Savannah Guthrie, Co-anchor, Today show

“The first turtle was so bad. I had this original turtle that looked like a Koopa Troopa from Mario Brothers, red eyes, long neck. Didn't look like a turtle. So then I got a bigger turtle over it, hiding the even uglier turtle. So, I just have a series of ugly turtles on top of each other because I didn't want to offend the tattoo artist.”

— Dylan Dreyer, Meteorologist, Today show

“I want it to be timeless – something where you look at it in 30 years, and you're not embarrassed by what you have. I'm a family-first kind of guy, so everything on my body is really about my family.”

— Carson Daly, Host, Today show

The takeaway

The Today show hosts' tattoo revelations demonstrate that even high-profile TV personalities can have unexpected personal interests and life experiences, challenging stereotypes. The stories behind the tattoos offer a glimpse into the hosts' relationships and values, showing that they are more than just their on-screen personas.