Happy birthday, Michelle Obama!
The former first lady turned 56 Friday.
One of the first gifts she received Friday was from no one other than the 44th president of the United States, who posted a photo montage to Twitter along with the message "Happy birthday, baby!"
"In every scene, you are my star," Barack Obama wrote above four intimate black-and-white photos of he and Michelle hugging, kissing and hamming it up for the camera.
Michelle Obama has not missed a beat since leaving the White House in early 2017.
From fashion to activism, her name is easily spoken as a trendsetter who continues to champion women’s causes and educational priorities around the world.
Last month, she tweeted a message of support to young Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, who after being named Time’s 2019 Person of the Year faced criticism from President Donald Trump.
Earlier this week, the former first couple received an Oscar nomination for best documentary feature for “American Factory,” a film they produced for Netflix in 2019.
The documentary was the first project for the Obamas' new production company Higher Ground.
In November 2018, Michelle Obama published her best-selling memoir, “Becoming," which has since sold more than 10 million copies.
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Credit: HANDOUT
Earlier this month, she also announced a new web series on Instagram’s IGTV to encourage more young students to attend college.
Michelle Obama was named the “most admired woman” in the United States in 2019, according to a Gallup poll released in December. The list included first lady Melania Trump, Oprah Winfrey and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
She’s also been hailed on the cover of countless magazines.
In December 2019, OOOM Magazine placed her third on its annual list of the world's most inspiring people, calling her "A strong woman and role model for all."
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson was born Jan. 17, 1964, in Chicago.
Credit: Michelle Obama
Credit: Michelle Obama
She received a bachelor of arts degree from Princeton in 1985, and her doctoral degree from Harvard in 1988.
After law school, she joined the Chicago law firm Sidley & Austin, where she met her future husband.
On their first date, the two reportedly went to see Spike Lee's film “Do the Right Thing.”
They were married on Oct. 3, 1992.
The former first couple have two daughters, Malia Ann who was born in 1998, and Natasha, also known as Sasha, who was born in 2001.
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