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WATCH: Tears and hugs as Michelle Obama surprises fans

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Credit: Jennifer Brett

Credit: Jennifer Brett

By Jennifer Brett
Jan 12, 2017

They thought they were recording messages of gratitude and support for First Lady Michelle Obama.

Imagine their surprise when FLOTUS stepped out from behind the curtain! And tears, and laughter .. and lots of hugs.

It all happened during an episode of "The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon" and you have to see it.

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