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Sheinelle Jones Discusses Body Image and Empowerment With Her Teen Daughter Clara
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TODAY co-host Sheinelle Jones opened up about a topic close to home on the July 15 episode of TODAY With Jenna & Sheinelle: how she talks about her own body, knowing her 14-year-old daughter Clara is always watching. NBC Washington reported that Jones is mindful of the example she sets, especially as Clara prepares to enter high school — a time when a teenager's body and self-image can shift dramatically.
The conversation also touched on actress Tracee Ellis Ross, whom both Jones and co-host Jenna Bush Hager praised for her approach to relationships. They called Ross a "chooser" — someone who picks her partner rather than waiting to be picked.
Jones on Modeling Body Confidence for Her Daughter
Sheinelle Jones said she is careful about what she says about her body in front of Clara. She knows teenagers pick up on everything a parent does or says. According to NBC Philadelphia, Jones acknowledged that Clara's body will likely change as she grows, and she wants her daughter to feel confident through those changes — not anxious about them.
Jones did not give a specific script for what to say. Instead, her message was about tone. Talking about your body with kindness, even when you don't feel great, sends a signal to your kids. She wants Clara to see her mother treat herself with respect.
Why the Teen Years Make This Conversation Urgent
At 14, Clara is on the edge of high school — a period when body image issues often peak for girls. NBC Bay Area noted that Jones flagged this transition as a key reason she is thinking harder about her words and habits at home. Research shows girls are more likely to develop negative body image during the high school years.
Social media makes this harder. Teenagers see thousands of filtered images every week. Jones did not mention social media directly, but her concern about what Clara "sees" at home suggests she knows outside pressures are already heavy. What happens inside the house can either add to that weight or help lift it.
Tracee Ellis Ross Praised as a 'Chooser' in Love
The show also spotlighted Tracee Ellis Ross and her approach to dating. According to NBC Los Angeles, both Jones and Jenna Bush Hager admired Ross for being the one who does the choosing in a relationship — not the one who waits to be chosen. It is a small word shift, but it carries a big message about self-worth.
The "chooser" idea connects directly to the body image conversation. Both topics center on the same core value: knowing your worth before someone else tells you what it is. For Jones, that lesson starts at home, with a daughter who is paying close attention.
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