Michelle Obama

Lawyer and former First Lady of the United States (2009-2017) · United States · Writers · Born 1964 · age 62

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Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is an American attorney and author who served as First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017 as the wife of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States.

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2025“Barack and I did everything we could to give our girls as normal of a life as possible.”In their words22 July 2025Michelle Obama Opens Up About Raising Daughters Malia and Sasha in the White House Harper's basaar (July 22, 2025)Read the whole statement

“One of the major decisions I made this year was to stay put and not attend funerals and inaugurations and all the things that I'm supposed to attend.”In their words26 June 2025Michelle Obama shares 4 words her mom said at the end of her life that stuck with her WFSU (June 26, 2025)Read the whole statement

“The fact that people don't see me going out on a date with my husband sparks rumors of the end of our marriage. It's like, "OK, so we don't Instagram every minute of our lives.”In their words26 June 2025Michelle Obama shares 4 words her mom said at the end of her life that stuck with her WFSU (June 26, 2025)Read the whole statement

“I now don’t have the excuse of, ‘Well my kids need this,’ or ‘my husband needs that’ or ‘the country needs that.’ So how do I think about this next phase, and let me get some help.”In their words6 May 2025Michelle Obama Says She’s in 'Therapy' for 'Transitioning' into Her 'Next Phase' in Life People (May 6, 2025)Read the whole statement

“Let me unwind some old habits. Let me sort through some old guilt that I’ve been carrying around.”In their words6 May 2025Michelle Obama Says She’s in 'Therapy' for 'Transitioning' into Her 'Next Phase' in Life People (May 6, 2025)Read the whole statement

“That's the thing that we as women struggle with - disappointing people. I mean, so much so that this year people couldn't even fathom that I was making a choice for myself.”In their words6 May 2025Michelle Obama Says She’s in 'Therapy' for 'Transitioning' into Her 'Next Phase' in Life People (May 6, 2025)Read the whole statement

2023BBC 100 WomenAwardWomen of the YearAward2022National Women's Hall of FameAward2020Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling RecordingAward2011Honorary Degree from Spelman CollegeAward2009First Lady of the United StatesOffice2009-20171964Born17 January 1964

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Official portrait by Pete Souza of the Obama family in the Oval Office, December 11, 2011

The Obamas attend a church service in Washington, D.C., January 2013.

The Obamas fist bump upon his winning the Democratic nomination.

Obama speaks at the 2008 Democratic convention.

Obama celebrates with Jill Biden after their husbands win re-election.

Obama and General Charles R. Davis smile to the crowd before speaking on her mission to help military families, October 2009.

Obama holding a sign with the hashtag "#bringbackourgirls" in May 2014

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Michelle Obama

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Barack and I did everything we could to give our girls as normal of a life as possible.
Jul 22, 2025, Michelle Obama Opens Up About Raising Daughters Malia and Sasha in the White House Harper's basaar (July 22, 2025), Own words
I wanted them to have the freedom of not having the eyes of the world on them, And so when people ask me would I ever run, the answer is no.
Jul 22, 2025, Michelle Obama Opens Up About Raising Daughters Malia and Sasha in the White House Harper's basaar (July 22, 2025), Own words
One of the major decisions I made this year was to stay put and not attend funerals and inaugurations and all the things that I'm supposed to attend.
Jun 26, 2025, Michelle Obama shares 4 words her mom said at the end of her life that stuck with her WFSU (June 26, 2025), Own words