Michelle Obama: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Michelle LaVaughn Robinson
Born	January 17, 1964 (age 62) • Chicago • Illinois
Title / Office	first lady (2009-2017)
Political Affiliation	Democratic Party
Notable Works	“Becoming” • “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times”
Notable Family Members	spouse Barack Obama

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Barack Obama waves on stage with his wife Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia at an election-night rally in Chicago, surrounded by American flags and cheering crowds.

President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Sasha Obama, and Malia Obama sit together smiling for a family portrait in the Green Room of the White House.

Michelle Obama seated and smiling in the Green Room of the White House, wearing a dark dress and pearl necklace, with her hands resting on a green chair.

Michelle Obama sits at a table holding an open copy of her book Becoming, smiling during a signing event at a bookstore with stacks of her book displayed behind her.

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Sophie Gregoire, Michelle Obama, Justin Trudeau, and Barack Obama wave from the Truman Balcony at the White House above the presidential seal during an arrival ceremony.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama dance together on stage as Jennifer Hudson performs at the Commander in Chief Ball, with American flags and blue drapery in the background.

First Lady Michelle Obama and Ellen DeGeneres dance together on the set of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, with two orange chairs and a palm tree backdrop behind them.

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