Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama [1] (née Robinson; born January 17, 1964) is an American attorney and author who served as the first lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017, being married to Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States.. Raised on the South Side of Chicago, Obama is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School.

6 days ago · Barack Obama and Michelle Obama . Then, on Michelle’s 61st birthday last month, Barack appeared to shut down any lingering doubts with a touching tribute to his wife of 32 years. Calling her the ...

Jan 17, 2025 · Former President Barack Obama posted a photo of his wife, Michelle, to celebrate her birthday amid backlash that the former first lady has been absent at recent political events. Michelle Obama...

1 day ago · Michelle Obama, American first lady (2009–17), the wife of Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States. She was the first African American first lady, and during her time in that post she notably supported military families and promoted healthy eating.

Jan 17, 2025 · Barack Obama is celebrating his forever first lady Michelle Obama. The former president shared a sweet tribute to his wife for her 61st birthday, just days after representatives for the...

Apr 20, 2023 · Former first lady Michelle Obama has been open about her marriage struggles, saying last year she "couldn't stand" her husband, former President Barack Obama, for about a decade when their...

Jan 15, 2025 · Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration next week, her office said Tuesday, without providing an explanation for her decision. “Former President Barack ...

Michelle Robinson Obama was born in DeYoung, Illinois, on January 17, 1964, to parents Frasier Robinson III and Marian Shields. She grew up in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood with her older brother Craig, attending Chicago Public Schools and quickly joining gifted classes in elementary school.

Jan 9, 2025 · Former President Barack Obama attended Jimmy Carter’s state funeral on Thursday without his wife, Michelle Obama, although a spokeswoman for the former first lady said she sent her condolences ...

First Lady Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is a lawyer, writer, and the wife of the 44th and current President, Barack Obama. She is the first African-American First Lady of the United States.