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.

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 21, 2025 · 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 15, 2025 · Michelle Obama has spoken openly about her animosity toward Trump, whom she has accused of putting her family’s safety in danger through his rhetoric. In 2017, she put those personal feelings ...

Jan 14, 2025 · Michelle Obama, the former first lady, will not attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald J. Trump, her office said in a statement on Tuesday.

First Lady Michelle Obama. 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.

Feb 5, 2024 · Michelle Obama is a lawyer, writer, and wife of former U.S. President Barack Obama. She is the first Black woman to serve as First Lady of the United States.

Nov 6, 2009 · Michelle Obama (1964-), the wife of 44th U.S. president Barack Obama, served as first lady from 2009-2017. An Ivy League graduate, she built a successful career, first as a lawyer,...

She is the first African-American First Lady of the United States. Through her four main initiatives, she has become a role model for women and an advocate for healthy families, service members and their families, higher education, and international adolescent girls education.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama embrace following the official swearing-in ceremony in the Blue Room of the White House on Inauguration Day, January 20, 2013. Standing, from left, are daughters Malia and Sasha and Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. …