IMAGES: First Lady Michelle Obama Turns 50

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IMAGES: First Lady Michelle Obama Turns 50

Michelle Obama turned 50 on Jan. 17, 2014. Take a look at the first lady through the years.

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 25: (AFP OUT) First Lady Michelle Obama makes opening remarks as she and U.S. President Barack Obama host an evening of celebration in honor of musician Stevie Wonder's receipt of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in the East Room of the White House February 25, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Ron Sachs-Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - MARCH 11: U.S. first lady Michelle Obama listens as she takes part in an awards ceremony to announce this year's recipients of the Secretary of State's Award for International Women of Courage at the State Department March 11, 2009 in Washington, DC. The awards were given to eight women from around the world who have shown leadership while struggling for social justice and human rights. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - MARCH 05: U.S. first lady Michelle Obama serves lunch at Miriam's Kitchen which provides meals, case management services and housing support to nearly 250 homeless men and women March 5, 2009 in Washington, D.C. The visit was a part of the first lady's effort to connect with the Washington, D.C. community and also highlight the city's best practices. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 22: White House Head Chef Cristeta Comerford (C) is joined by first Lady Michelle Obama (L) and pastry chef Bill Yosses, as she speaks about the Governors' Dinner menu dinner during the Governors' dinner preview in the White House kitchen on February 22, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Obamas' first formal White House dinner tonight will be an event for the National Governors Association. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 5: First lady Michelle Obama listens to U.S. President Barack Obama speak during the National Prayer Breakfast February 5, 2009 in Washington, DC. According to reports, Obama plans to sign an executive order to establish a White House Office Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. (Photo by Ron Sachs-Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - JANUARY 20: President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama became the first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - JANUARY 19: Michelle Obama helps a girl at Calvin Coolidge High School where students, military families, and volunteer service groups are working on various projects supporting the troops on January 19, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama stopped at Calvin Coolidge High School to promote his "Day of Service" program. (Photo by Joshua Roberts-Pool/Getty Images)

PUEBLO, CO - NOVEMBER 01: Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) sits with his wife Michelle, daughters Malia and Sasha as they eat at Jorge's Sombrero restaurant November 1, 2008 in Pueblo, Colorado. Obama continues to campaign against Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) as Election Day draws near. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 27: Michelle Obama, wife of Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL), speaks at Doolittle Park during a campaign rally October 27, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Michelle Obama is campaiging for two days in the battleground states of Nevada, New Mexico and Colorado ahead of the election on November 4. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

DENVER - AUGUST 28 Sasha Obama yawns during her father Barack Obama's speech as Michelle Obama holds her head on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) is the first African-American to be officially nominated as a candidate for U.S. president by a major party. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - JULY 14: The cover of The New Yorker magazine is seen July 14, 2008 in New York City. The satirical illustration on the cover depicting Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) dressed in traditional Arab garb and his wife Michelle Obama dressed in military fatigues and carrying an assault rifle is generating controversy. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

RALEIGH, NC - MAY 6: Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) (R) and his wife Michelle Obama greet the crowd after speaking during a rally at the North Carolina State University arena May 6, 2008 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Obama won the North Carolina primary while his opponent Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) held an early lead in Indiana. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

COLUMBIA, SC - JANUARY 26: Michelle Obama, wife of presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL), takes the stage for his victory rally at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center January 26, 2008 in Columbia, South Carolina. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) is the winner of the South Carolina Democratic primary, a critical one for him, followed by Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) with former Sen. John Edwards (D-NC) coming in third. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

NASHUA, NH - JANUARY 08: Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) is hugged by his wife Michelle Obama before his speech at a primary night rally in the gymnasium at the Nashua South High School on January 8, 2008 in Nashua, New Hampshire. Obama finished a projected 2nd place behind Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) in the nation's first democratic primary (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 15: (AFP OUT) U.S President Barack Obama (L) and first lady Michelle Obama kiss at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's 33rd Annual Awards Gala at the Washington Convention Center September 15, 2010 in Washington, DC. President Obama spoke at the event that Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV), New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and actress Eva Longoria Parker were also scheduled to attend. (Photo by Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS - JUNE 01: First lady Michelle Obama speaks at the Red Rock National Conservation Area during an event to help launch her LetÕs Move Outside! initiative to promote more outdoor activity for children June 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. LetÕs Move Outside! is a part of the first ladyÕs LetÕs Move! initiative aimed at solving the problem of childhood obesity. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - MAY 5: (AFP OUT) First Lady Michelle Obama attends a Cinco de Mayo reception May 5, 2010 in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC. Cinco de Mayo, May Fifth in Spanish, celebrates the unlikely victory of 5,000 ill-equipped Mestizo and Zapotec Indians led by General Ignacio Zaragoza over the the much better-equipped French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 in Puebla, Mexico. In the US, Cinco de Mayo is often mistakenly equated with Mexican Independence which was on September 16, 1810. (Photo by Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - MARCH 31: U.S. first lady Michelle Obama plants seedlings with schoolchildren from Bancroft and Hollin Meadows Elementary Schools during the annual Spring Garden Planting event held in the White House Kitchen Garden March 31, 2010 in Washington, DC. Mrs. Obama sponsors the event to teach children the importance of eating healthy foods and to encourage children to spend time outdoors. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - MARCH 10: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton (L) chats with first lady Michelle Obama (R) during the fourth annual Award for International Women of Courage ceremony at the State Department March 10, 2010 in Washington, DC. The award was to pay tribute to outstanding women leaders worldwide. Ten women were presented with the award this year. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - MARCH 08: (AFP OUT) U.S. President Barack Obama (R) looks at his wife, first lady Michelle Obama (L), as she speaks during a reception in honor of International Women?s Day at the East Room of the White House March 8, 2010 in Washington, DC. The reception honored women from around the world and their achievements. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

OSLO, NORWAY - DECEMBER 10: First lady Michelle Obama smiles from behind bullet proof glass on the balcony of the Grand Hotel after waving to the crowds who had gathered outside for the traditional torchlight procession on December 10, 2009 in Oslo, Norway. Obama today accepted the Nobel Peace Prize, saying he is humbled by the award and receives it with an 'acute sense' of the cost of war. Photographer: (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 02: U.S. first lady Michelle Obama speaks during the media preview of the White House holiday decorations December 2, 2009 at the White House in Washington, DC. The theme for the 2009 White House holiday decorations is "Reflect Rejoice Renew." (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 31: (AFP OUT) President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama greet parents, trick-or-treaters and local school children at the north portico of the White House during a Halloween celebration on October 31, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Obamas are celebrating their first Halloween in the White House by inviting students and military families over for the holiday. (Photo by Kristoffer Tripplaar-Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 29: First Lady Michelle Obama works in the garden harvesting vetables on the South Lawn of the White House on October 29, 2009 in Washington, DC. First Lady Michelle Obama invited local school children to help with the fall vegetable harvest in the garden at the White House. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 21: U.S. first lady Michelle Obama jumps rope on the South Lawn of the White House during an event promoting exercise and healthy eating for children October 21, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Healthy Kids Fair included events on cooking healthy meals and emphasized children getting a proper amount of outdoor exercise each day. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 25: (AFP OUT) First Lady Michelle Obama makes opening remarks as she and U.S. President Barack Obama host an evening of celebration in honor of musician Stevie Wonder's receipt of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in the East Room of the White House February 25, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Ron Sachs-Pool/Getty Images)

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