| Laura Bush Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 4½ in |
| Weight | 63 kg |
| Date of Birth | November 4, 1946 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Spouse | George W. Bush |
Laura Bush is an American educator who is mostly remembered for being the former First Lady of the United States during her husband’s presidency between 2001 and 2009. Prior to that, she served as the First Lady of Texas (1995-2000).
Born Name
Laura Lane Welch
Nick Name
Laura
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Midland, Texas, United States
Residence
Dallas, Texas, United States
Nationality
Education
Laura was educated at James Bowie Elementary School, San Jacinto Junior High School, and Robert E. Lee High School;Â graduating from the latter in 1964.
Furthermore, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Southern Methodist University in 1968. She also attended the University of Texas and received her Master of Science degree in Library Science in 1973.
Occupation
Former First Lady of the United States, Educator
Family
- Father – Harold Welch (House Builder, Real Estate Developer)
- Mother – Jenna Hawkins (Bookkeeper)
- Others – George H. W. Bush (Father-in-law) (Politician, Diplomat, Businessperson, 41st President of the United States), Barbara Bush (Mother-in-law), John Ellis ‘Jeb’ Bush (Brother-in-law) (Politician, Businessperson), Neil Bush (Brother-in-law) (Businessperson, Investor), Marvin Bush (Brother-in-law) (Businessperson), Dorothy Walker Bush Koch (Sister-in-law) (Author, Philanthropist), Henry Hager (Son-in-law) (Jenna’s Husband), Margaret ‘Mila’ Hager (Granddaughter), Poppy Hager (Granddaughter), Henry ‘Hal’ Hager (Grandson), Craig Coyne (Son-in-law) (Barbara’s Husband), Cora Coyne (Granddaughter)
Net Worth
As of early 2024, Laura Bush’s net worth was $40 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 4½ in or 164 cm
Weight
63 kg or 139 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Laura Bush has dated –
- Michael Dutton Douglas (1962-1963)
- George W. Bush (1977-Present) – In July 1977, she got introduced to George W. Bush, who would later become the 43rd President of the United States, at a mutual friends’ backyard barbecue party. The couple got engaged by the end of September of that year and tied the knot on November 5, 1977. Laura gave birth to fraternal twin daughters named Barbara Pierce Bush and Jenna Bush Hager (b. November 25, 1981).
Race / Ethnicity
White
She has English, 1/8th French, German, and distant Swiss-German ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Graceful demeanor
Religion
Methodism
Laura Bush Favorite Things
- Actress – Meryl Streep
- Singer – Van Morrison
Source – IMDb
Laura Bush Facts
- She is the first United States First Lady to give birth to twins.
- Two days after her 17th birthday on November 6, 1963, Laura ran a stop sign and accidentally struck another car, killing its driver who happened to be her former boyfriend and classmate Michael Dutton Douglas. Laura and her fellow teenage passenger walked away with minor injuries. However, no charges were filed against her in this incident.
- Actress Elizabeth Banks portrayed her in Oliver Stone’s biographical drama titled W (2008), whereas Josh Brolin starred as her husband in the film.
- Laura worked as a public school teacher and later as a librarian in her home state of Texas.Â
- Her secret service codename is ‘Tempo’.
- After Rosalynn Carter passed away at the age of 96 years on November 19, 2023, Laura became the eldest living American First Lady.
- As First Lady, her approval rating was consistently high, oftentimes higher than her husband’s, reaching even up to 85%.
Featured Image by Krisanne Johnson / Wikimedia / Public Domain
