Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama was the First Lady to the 44th US President Barack Obama. Catch up on the latest news about her and her family here.

North America

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 31: (L-R) Sasha Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and Malia Obama at Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards held at Galen Center on March 31, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama’s heartbreaking fear

Former first lady Michelle Obama has opened up about the deep concern she feels for her daughters in a candid sit-down with Gayle King.

Royals

This image grab made on August 17, 2020 from the online broadcast of the Democratic National Convention, being held virtually amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, shows former First Lady Michelle Obama speaking during the opening night of the convention. - America's political convention season begins tonight with former first lady Michelle Obama addressing the Democrats' now-virtual gathering set to anoint Joe Biden, as President Donald Trump defies coronavirus concerns to rally supporters in battleground Wisconsin. (Photo by - / DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

Obama’s plea to Harry, Meghan

Former first lady Michelle Obama says she hopes Meghan Markle and Prince Harry can reconcile with the British royal family.

More Sports

World erupts over viral gymnast routine

An American gymnast has broken the internet with an “incredible” floor routine which even caught the attention of Michelle Obama.

Leaders

U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden watch fireworks from the White House after his inauguration as the 46th President of the United States, U.S., January 20, 2021. REUTERS/Tom Brenner

Hidden message in Jill Biden’s outfit

The First Lady wowed the crowds in her blue outfit for her husband’s swearing in but she had one more surprise before the event was over.

News Life

Michelle Obama shames ‘infantile’ Trump

The former first lady has issued a blistering rebuke of Trump and his followers, describing him as a man “willing to burn our democracy down”.

Leaders

(FILES) L-R: First Lady Melania Trump, President Donald Trump,former President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama at the US Capitol after inauguration ceremonies at the in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2017. While the new US president has shown a capacity to change, both his tone and his positions, he has been unable to show the world a

Michelle Obama reveals truth behind photo

Former first lady Michelle Obama has delivered a powerful message about the US election result and her feelings about meeting the Trumps.

Leaders

TOPSHOT - This image grab made on August 17, 2020 from the online broadcast of the Democratic National Convention, being held virtually amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, shows former First Lady Michelle Obama speaking during the opening night of the convention. - America's political convention season begins tonight with former first lady Michelle Obama addressing the Democrats' now-virtual gathering set to anoint Joe Biden, as President Donald Trump defies coronavirus concerns to rally supporters in battleground Wisconsin. (Photo by - / DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

Trump’s savage response to Michelle

Donald Trump has launched an tirade of tweets aimed at Michelle Obama and her husband after she posted a 26-minute video attacking him.

Leaders

Michelle Obama in the Biden campaign video.

Michelle Obama’s unprecedented attack

Former US first lady Michelle Obama has spoken out against President Donald Trump before, but her message today was on another level.

Movies

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2016 file photo, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wait to greet Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife Agnese Landini for a State Dinner at the White House in Washington. Netflix says that it has reached a deal with Barack and Michelle Obama to produce material for the streaming service. Netflix said Monday, May 21, 2018, in a tweet, that the former president and first lady will produce films and series for the service, potentially including scripted and unscripted series, documentaries and features. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Obamas sign major Netflix deal

THE former US president and first lady have announced they’ll be developing film and TV ideas for Netflix, and have even launched their own production company.

Television

FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2017, file photo, President Barack Obama speaks during his final presidential news conference in the briefing room of the White House in Washington. Obama has made another pitch for his presidential center on Chicago's South Side, saying it will create jobs and attract businesses to the area. Obama on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, downplayed concerns about increased housing costs and other issues that have been raised by residents who live near the planned center. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Netflix in talks with Obamas for TV show

IN what many believe is a TV match made in heaven, Netflix and the former US President Obama are close to joining forces for new shows.

Television

US President Barack Obama(R) and First Lady Michelle Obama(2nd-L) welcome Preisdent-elect Donald Trump(L) and his wife Melania(2nd-R) to the White House in Washington, DC January 20, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSON

Michelle explains awks Melania moment

MICHELLE Obama has publicly discussed for the first time that awkward moment when Melania Trump turned up with an unexpected gift.

Careers

Robby Tjia now works as the Senior Designer for KENZO in Paris dressing Michelle Obama and Beyoncé. Picture: Supplied

The fashion designer who ‘couldn’t sew’

ROBBY Tjia was so terrible he nearly cried during his first sewing class. Today he’s designing clothes for Michelle Obama.

Celebrity Kids

MUST CREDIT SPLASHWEB RIGHTS ONLY - NO PRINTONE TIME USE - FEE APPLIES EXCLUSIVE: **PREMIUM EXCLUSIVE RATES APPLY* ***NO WEB BEFORE 9AM EST JAN 15TH** Michelle Obama and her eldest daughter Malia were spotted on the beach and showed their fantastic figures in a rare sighting in swimsuits. The former first lady was wearing ripped white denim shorts with a see-through open white shirt over a white bikini tops, whereas Malia appeared to be wearing a black one-piece but covered up her top half with a hoodie as she walked off the beach holding a book and some shoes. It appeared to be a girl's day at the beach, with no sign of former president Barack Obama in sight. The pair were part of a large group that included plenty of secret service as they enjoyed a sunny winter's day on the sands of Miami Beach on Saturday. This time last year, Malia's younger sister Sasha made headlines when she created a scene as she hit the beach with Joe Bidden's daughter and other pals, along with Secret Service agents dressed in suits, on one of her last days as a first daughter. This time, the group were much more discreet. **PREMIUM EXCLUSIVE RATES APPLY**Pictured: Michelle Obama, Malia ObamaRef: SPL1645933 140118 EXCLUSIVEPicture by: Samantha Lee / Splash NewsSplash News and PicturesLos Angeles: 310-821-2666New York: 212-619-2666London: 870-934-2666photodesk@splashnews.com

Michelle Obama sizzles in a bikini

SHE is known for her love of fitness and former First Lady Michelle Obama has showed off her super-lean frame, sporting a two-piece in Miami.

Media

First Lady of the US Melania Trump arrives to visit to the Magritte Museum, on May 25, 2017, in Brussels, on the sidelines of the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) summit. / AFP PHOTO / BELGA / ERIC LALMAND / Belgium OUT

Melania Trump’s best dressed snub

HER wardrobe is full of designer gowns and heels, but the First Lady has been left off a prestigious best dressed list — prompting accusions of bias.

Celebrity Life

In this Jan. 31, 2010 photo, Beyonce arrives at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and Michelle Obama are giving a helping hand to Beyonce. Obama and the pop stars have signed on to support Beyonce and the global campaign for World Humanitarian Day, which is Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Michelle Obama as Beyonce is everything

MICHELLE Obama got in Formation with others including Kelly Rowland, Blue Ivy and Serena Williams to dress as Beyonce for the singer’s birthday.

People

U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama, left, adjusts U.S. President Barack Obama's bow-tie prior to greeting Xi Jinping, China's president, and Peng Liyuan, China's first lady, both not pictured, on the North Portico of the White House during a state visit in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015. The U.S. and China announced agreement obroad anti-hacking principles aimed at stopping the theft of corporate trade secrets though Obama pointedly said he has not ruled out invoking sanctions for violators. Photographer: Pete Marovich/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Obama wore the same suit for eight years

MICHELLE Obama pulled off some amazing looks as First Lady. Turns out her husband wasn’t putting in the same effort.

World

Barack and Michelle Obama have bought this Washington DC home in Kalorama for $11 million.

Obamas buy amazing $11m home

TAKE a look inside the nine bedroom, eight-and-a-half bathroom home that Barack and Michelle Obama just bought for a cool $11 million.

Dating

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 03: Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle arrive for a roundtable discussion at the South Shore Cultural Center about the Obama Presidential Center, which is scheduled to be built in nearby Jackson Park, on May 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Presidential Center design envisions three buildings, a museum, library and forum. Scott Olson/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

She dated Obama before Michelle

THE love story of Barack and Michelle Obama is amazing, but a new bio on the ex-President dishes juicy details about his old flame.

MTV Movie Awards

Model Cara Delevingne arrives for the 2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, May 7, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX

Cara dazzles in racy MTV outfit

CARA Delevingne’s thigh-high boots and Paris Jackson’s style tribute to Michelle Obama turned heads at the MTV Movie & TV Awards.

Face & Body

Michelle Obama sporting her natural locks.

People are crazy about Michelle’s ‘natural hair’

MICHELLE Obama has been spotted with ‘natural hair’ for the first time after years of constant, immaculate blow dry. And people can’t deal.

News Life

First Ladies’ painful exchange

THE INTERNET is having a field day with this spectacularly awkward gift-giving by Melania Trump to Michelle Obama.

North America

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 06: U.S. first lady Michelle Obama waves goodbye after delivering remarks honoring the 2017 School Counselor of the Year and counselors from across the country in the East Room of the White House January 6, 2017 in Washington, DC. These were the last public remarks by the first lady during her husband Barack Obama's presidency. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Where now for Michelle Obama?

THE world fell in love with the most inspirational First Lady ever, and now she’s leaving the White House, she’s about to come into her own.

Marriage

US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle celebrate on stage after Obama delivered his acceptance speech on November 7, 2012 in Chicago. Obama swept to re-election, forging history again by transcending a slow economic recovery and the high unemployment which haunted his first term to beat Republican Mitt Romney. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck Attn Editors : These file pictures are part of a

Obama’s adorable birthday tweet

WITH a single birthday post, President Barack Obama has perfectly encapsulated his relationship with the First Lady.

Awards

Isla Fisher’s dig at Melania Trump

ISLA Fisher accepted her award at the AACTAs by pulling a Melania Trump and “stealing” Michelle Obama’s speech.

People

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Tom Ford: ‘I won’t dress Melania’

TOM Ford may have dressed Michelle Obama but he says he won’t dress Melania Trump, having previously refused to have her wear his creations.

Fashion Designers

Designer calls for Melania Trump boycott

A FASHION designer who rose to prominence dressing Michelle Obama is refusing to work with Melania Trump – and she’s calling for others to follow suit.

Social Media

First lady Michelle Obama speaks as she welcome community leaders from across the country to celebrate the successes and share best practices to continue the work of the Mayor's Challenge to End Veterans' Homelessness East Room of the White House complex in Washington, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Mayor resigns over racist Obama slur

UPDATE: A West Virginia mayor has resigned following a backlash after describing America’s First Lady Michelle Obama as an “Ape in heels”.

News Life

First Lady Michelle Obama meets with Melania Trump for tea in the Yellow Oval Room of the White House, Nov. 10, 2016. Picture: Chuck Kennedy/The White House This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.

Melania met Michelle and it was awkward

MELANIA Trump has met First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House, for the first time since that whole plagiarised speech issue.

Leaders

DELAWARE, OH - OCTOBER 20: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks to attendees at the Delaware County Fairgrounds on October 20, 2016 in Delaware, Ohio. Trump is speaking today for his first appearance after last nights Presidential debate, which was the final debate before election day on November eighth. Ty Wright/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

One person Trump is too scared to attack

DONALD Trump has shown no restraint – going after everyone from immigrants to dead soldiers’ families. But there’s one person he won’t publicly criticise.

Fashion Designers

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as they wait to greet Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife Agnese Landini on the North Portico for a State Dinner at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Michelle Obama goes out with a bang

IF you’re going to go out, go out in a blaze of (sparkly, Atelier Versace) glory.

North America

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the South Florida Fairgrounds and Convention Center, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

‘Look at her … I don’t think so’

DONALD Trump says he has evidence to disprove the latest sexual assault claims against him, as Michelle Obama branded his views on women “intolerable.”

News Life

First lady Michelle Obama speaks during a campaign rally for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)

Michelle Obama’s scathing Trump takedown

FIRST Lady Michelle Obama admitted she had been “shaken to her core” in an impassioned takedown of Donald Trump.

Fashion

Michelle Obama’s dress is a huge hit

MICHELLE Obama ditched the boxy jackets and dowdy style of so many first ladies before her at the DNC, and the bright blue dress was a huge hit.

Leaders

Michelle Obama pulverises Donald Trump

FIRST Lady Michelle Obama gave the speech of her life today. Somewhere in the US, Donald Trump was left reeling.

North America

Melania Trump, wife of Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump waves as she speaks during the opening day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Did Melania Rickroll the Republicans?

NOT only did Michelle Obama appear to inspire Melania Trump’s convention speech, but ’80s singer Rick Astley made his mark too. Twitter has been ruthless.

North America

Melania Trump, wife of Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump speaks during the opening day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Republicans slam Melania’s speech

TOP Republicans, including Donald Trump’s ex campaign manager, say heads should roll over Melania’s apparently plagiarised convention speech.

Reality TV

Michelle Obama nails Carpool Karaoke

MICHELLE Obama is the latest guest to jump in the passenger seat on James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke. And the first lady rocks out to Beyonce’s Single Ladies.

School Life

Obama’s girl is all grown up

AS Barack and Michelle Obama prepare for life after the White House, their eldest daughter Malia has just announced what she plans to do after graduation.

North America

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 29: (L-R) Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Girl ambassador from Plan International Nurfahada, Founder of Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project and U.N. Messenger of Peace Charlize Theron and Glamour's Editor-in-Chief Cindi Leive join Glamour

Gillard hailed as ‘fierce’ feminist icon

JULIA Gillard has been joined onstage by Michelle Obama and Charlize Theron in the US, being described as a “fierce” feminist icon.

School Life

US First Lady Michelle Obama gives an address during a visit as part of the US government's 'Let Girls Learn' initiative at Mulberry School for Girls in east London on June 16, 2015. On the first full day of a visit to Britain the US First Lady met with local students in east London and discussed how Britain and the US are working together in order to attempt to expand access to adolescent girls' education around the world. While in London, the First Lady will also host a roundtable meeting on Let Girls Learn, and meet with British Prime Minister Cameron, Samatha Cameron, and Prince Harry. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS

Question that made Michelle Obama cry

SHE’S a seasoned operator who is not afraid of speaking in public, but even the First Lady teared up after being asked a question by this girl.

Teens

First Lady Michelle Obama speaks during a taping of the Black Girls Rock award ceremony at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Saturday, March 28, 2015, in Newark. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Why Michelle Obama is a total boss

MICHELLE Obama isn’t about to let her kids get special treatment just because they live in the White House.

People

Michelle Obama nails the corset look

WE always knew First Lady Michelle Obama had style and grace but the white, corset number she wore on Saturday was a whole new level of gorgeous.

Television

Michelle Obama like you’ve never seen her

IT’S a well-known fact that Michelle Obama has a cracking sense of humour, but she’s even better than ever in this clip.

Celebrity Selfies

J.Lo, Michelle Obama pose for selfie

WE all know her husband loves a selfie. Now Michelle Obama has posed for a shot with Jennifer Lopez in which the pair look like BFFs.

Books

USA politician Democratic presidential hopeful politician Senator Barack Obama, D-Ill., acknowledges the cheers of supporters and receives a hug from his wife, Michelle, upon arrival at his New Hampshire primary election night rally at South Nashua High School in Nashua, NH. AfterObama's win in the Iowa caucuses Democratic rival Hillary Rodham Clinton defeated him painfully and unexpectedly in New Hampshire 04 Jun 2008. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, File)

The jealous feud: Clintons v Obamas

JOURNALIST Edward Klein gets inside the dysfunctional, jealous relationship between Bill and Hillary Clinton and Barack and Michelle Obama.

Lifestyle

First lady Michelle Obama talks to the crowd as she leaves stage following Topeka Public Schools Senior Recognition Program in Topeka, Kan., Friday, May 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Ten best life lessons from leaders

US First Lady Michelle Obama, movie star Sandra Bullock, Oprah and more high profile stars have revealed their best lessons for life.

World

Shock memo to Michelle Obama

THE First Lady just wanted to be part of a social media campaign to #BringBackOurGirls. She probably didn’t expect to get this reply.

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