Michelle Obama celebrates her 56th birthday
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.
In every scene, you are my star, @MichelleObama! Happy birthday, baby! pic.twitter.com/hgMBhHasBj
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 17, 2020
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.
My trip to Vietnam and Malaysia was filled with so many hopeful reminders of the power that lies in education. I hope you’ll take a look and get involved with the @girlsalliance to support this work: https://t.co/uAJh9LbSW0. pic.twitter.com/tEpbLa4nXX
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 20, 2019
This week I sat down with @LanaCondor and some #ObamaLeaders to learn more about their work to empower girls in communities across Asia. They're helping to remove barriers that prevent girls from pursuing their dreams, and I can’t wait to see the good that comes from their work. pic.twitter.com/KEBxTA29XP
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 14, 2019
I had so much fun putting a smile on all of these little faces from Randle Highlands Elementary School in Washington, D.C. Thanks to the @TheEllenShow for letting me be a part of #EllensGreatestNight!pic.twitter.com/3lOWaUAqQY
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 11, 2019
#GivingTuesday is a reminder of how important it is to give back to one another. I hope you’ll consider joining me to give what you can to @girlsalliance projects, because every small donation has the power to make a difference for girls around the world: https://t.co/uAJh9LbSW0 pic.twitter.com/ZIKrBr8ktj
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 3, 2019
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.
.@GretaThunberg, don’t let anyone dim your light. Like the girls I’ve met in Vietnam and all over the world, you have so much to offer us all. Ignore the doubters and know that millions of people are cheering you on.
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 13, 2019
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.
So thrilled that Julia Reichert, Steven Bognar, and all of the incredible people behind #AmericanFactory are nominated for the Best Documentary Oscar! We’re so proud of them and amazed by their talent for storytelling. See for yourself now on @Netflix. pic.twitter.com/pLEE5zg0gr
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 13, 2020
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.
We’re finally here! I hope that this book might help each of you embrace the beauty of who you are, and I wish you all the best in your own process of becoming. https://t.co/tOEk59nT71 #IAmBecoming pic.twitter.com/1VD6nCZN41
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) November 13, 2018
Earlier this month, she also announced a new web series on Instagram’s IGTV to encourage more young students to attend college.
Everyone should have the opportunity to attend college.
— ATTN: (@attn) January 7, 2020
That's why we're partnering with @MichelleObama & @ReachHigher on ”A Year of Firsts,” our new IGTV series sharing the experiences of four first-year college students who’ve overcome tremendous odds to get where they are. pic.twitter.com/97fP3bInUs
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.
.@MichelleObama Looks Back on the 'Panic,' Vulnerability & Gratitude of Her Record-Setting Year: 'Life Feels Different' #PeopleOfTheYear https://t.co/E30cjJB9Y4 pic.twitter.com/V7dB4nSpNn
— People (@people) December 4, 2019
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.
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.
