Barack and Michelle Obama Celebrate 30th Wedding Anniversary With Photo Tributes

Barack Obama has made a rare confession about raising his two daughters, admitting that he knows that if they were white boys their experiences would be very different.STORY: Malia Obama looks so much like her famous mother, Michelle, in remarkable throwback photoSpeaking on the Pod Save America podcast, Barack shared that he wants them to feel that as they "move through the world that they are not having to put up with nonsense".WATCH: Barack Obama compares Queen to grandmother in sweet tribute"As someone who has two black daughters, I want them to feel that as they move through the world that they are not having to put up with nonsense, [like] if I had a white son - which biologically might be difficult - but that they be treated fairly [like he would be]," he told hosts Dan Pfieffer, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor and Jon Favreau.He made the comments as part of a conversation about the upcoming midterm elections and the struggles the Democratic Party is facing.MORE: Michelle and Barack Obama's vast living room inside $8.1million home is gorgeousMORE: Malia Obama's style evolution - see how she's changed"I also think when we are talking about durable majorities we have to be able to speak to everyone about their common interests, and what works for everyone is the idea of basic equal treatment and fairness," he continued."That's an argument compatible with progress on social issues and economic issues.

HELLO! shines a light on the kindest acts from celebrities each week. At HELLO! we are passionate about the power of kindness and the impact it can have on the world around us. Small acts of kindness can go a long way.We are recognising the stars from all walks of showbiz who have gone to great lengths to help others... Michelle is continuing her kind mission to empower girls by giving them access to education with her latest Get Her There campaign.

Democratic Senate Candidate Mandela Barnes called on President Barack Obama for help after he began slipping in the polls for his Wisconsin Senate race against incumbent Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, Politico reported Thursday. Members of Barnes' political campaign reached out to Obama's team in recent days in hopes of getting the popular former president to make an appearance in the final days before election day, the outlet reported.

Malia Obama is staying active. The 24 year old was photographed in Los Angeles wearing a sporty and comfy looking outfit as she put her steps in with a friend. Malia Obama pairs a preppy dress with some stylish Marc Jacobs bootsMalia Obama is a jean queen! See her best outfits rocking denimObama was wearing black running shorts, a white tank top, a sweater that she wrapped around her waist, a hat and some sunglasses that she kept at the top of her head.

Michelle Obama has often been candid about how different American milestones have affected her, and back in 2021, she opened up about her thoughts on a particularly poignant one.MORE: How Michelle and Barack Obama dealt with daughter's very difficult health diagnosisShe shared photographs of the support work she and her husband Barack had done with those affected by the tragedy of September 11, 2001 on the 20th anniversary of the attacks.VIDEO: Michelle Obama opens up on life without Malia and SashaAlongside the pictures, she attached an emotional message, detailing her feelings on the day of the attacks and how they also impacted her daughters, Malia and Sasha."I spent the morning of September 11, 2001, with my girls in Chicago," she penned. "It was Malia's first day of nursery school—I remember taking her photo, dropping her off for the very first time, and feeling those pangs of separation from my baby. MORE: Are Malia and Sasha Obama on social media? All we know"I'd just buckled newborn Sasha into her car seat and was driving back home when I heard the news on the radio—and the uncertainty and anxiety set in almost immediately.

Michelle Obama announced an exciting opportunity for aspiring publishing writers. The author of “Becoming” took to social media to share a literary honor under the name Michelle Obama Award for Memoir.The Obama prize will award a $10,000 college scholarship to a high school senior studying in a public school for their autobiographical English-language composition.“I know firsthand how nerve-wracking it can be to share the most intimate stories from your life with the world,” Obama said in a statement released by Penguin Random House.“But after publishing my memoir ‘Becoming,’ I’ve learned that writing your own story can be a powerful tool.

sale!RELATED: 20 best Amazon Prime Day beauty deals Right now, Amazon has one of Princess Kate and Michelle Obama's go-to anti wrinkle creams, Biotulin Supreme Skin Gel, for less in the big October Prime Day sale. The Princess of Wales is said to be such a fan that she was the one who recommended the ‘organic Botox’ formula to the former First Lady. SEE: Michelle Obama looks happy and radiant in stunning beach photoREAD: Kate Middleton's skincare secrets: Her trusted beauty products and tricksIt has been widely reported that Michelle’s makeup artist Carl Ray revealed the shared luxury beauty secret, saying the former First Lady has been a fan “on the recommendation of Kate Middleton" and describing the effect of the anti-wrinkle cream as “unbelievable.

There is a former president, extremely popular with his base, who could galvanize voters in key senate and house races in states he won both times he ran for president. His support transcends all factions of his party, and he has a history of going out on a limb to endorse candidates in key races. While the opposing party cannot stand the guy on the stump, he has shown time and again he can rally large crowds and deliver cutting remarks that are able to break through even the most mundane of political races.

Malia Obama loves denim. The daughter of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama loves rocking jean shorts, pants, shirts, and more. See her best look rocking denim below.

Barack Obama has endured his fair share of emotional times, but nothing could prepare him for how he would feel when his daughter Sasha was delivered a heartwrenching health diagnosis as a baby. MORE: Sasha Obama wows in crop top - and reveals her surprising tattooThe politician and his wife, Michelle, are proud parents to Malia, 24, and Sasha, 21, who are now grown up, happy and healthy.However, when Sasha was only three months old, Barack and Michelle's world began to unravel as she was diagnosed with meningitis. WATCH: Michelle Obama opens up about life without Malia and Sasha at home While on the campaign trail in 2012, Barack opened up about it and said: "People ask me what was the hardest time in my life — they ask, well what about during the debt ceiling debate and this and that and the other thing."Sasha got meningitis when she was three months old. I still remember going to the hospital together and they had to give her a spinal tap."MORE: Barack Obama reveals fears for daughters' Malia and Sasha's safetyREAD: Barack Obama mourns sad family death with heartbreaking tributeThe father-of-two added: "The doctors did a terrific job, but, frankly, it was the nurses that were there with us when she had to get a spinal tap, and all sorts of things that were just bringing me to tears." Sasha got meningitis when she was three months old The agonizing time will be forever etched on Michelle's mind too as she explained during an interview with Rev.

Malia and Sasha Obama were raised in The White House making it almost impossible to avoid the spotlight. As the daughters of the former President of the United States, Barack Obama, all eyes were on the family but has that made the young women more or less inclined to put themselves out there on social media?MORE: Sasha Obama stuns in colorful crop top and reveals her surprising tattooNeither Malia nor Sasha are believed to have an Instagram account, although there are many fan feeds paying tribute to the pair or pretending to be them.  WATCH: Sasha Obama shows off her incredible dance movesSasha does have a Twitter account though, but she's only posted 17 updates since she launched it back in 2017 and her last post was three years ago.Her followers were excited when the 21-year-old revealed she was opening an Instagram in 2018, only it never happened.MORE: Malia Obama looks so much like her mom Michelle in remarkable throwback photoMORE: Malia and Sasha Obama twin in green during rare LA outing togetherThat being said, while they may not have anything for the world to see, their mom suggested they do have alias accounts when she told Oprah Winfrey that she chooses not to follow either of them.

Oprah Winfrey, David Letterman and Ellen DeGeneres are among the moderators tapped to appear with former first lady Michelle Obama on her upcoming tour for her book The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times. 

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Michelle Obama is hitting the road this fall to publicize her upcoming book “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” and a star-studded lineup of moderators is scheduled to appear alongside the Former First Lady for tour dates across the country.

Michelle Obama is incredibly down-to-earth and has a legion of loyal fans who were more than delighted to see another side to her this week.MORE: Sasha Obama wows in crop top - and reveals her surprising tattooThe former FLOTUS and her husband Barack Obama celebrated their milestone 30th wedding anniversary on Monday, and did it in serious style!Barack took to Instagram to share some stunning photos of the pair relaxing on the beach.VIDEO: Michelle Obama opens up about daughters Malia and SashaMichelle looked radiant dressed in a white T-shirt and off-white trousers, while Barack looked smart in a black shirt and grey chinos.MORE: Malia and Sasha Obama spotted out on special night with dad BarackMORE: Malia and Sasha Obama twin in green during rare LA outing togetherThe pair even wrote their names in the sand in a love heart as they marked their special day together. Alongside the photos, Barack wrote: "Miche, after 30 years, I'm not sure why you look exactly the same and I don't.

Sasha Obama turned heads as she headed out for classes at the University of Southern California on Monday.MORE: Malia and Sasha Obama spotted out on special night with dad BarackThe 21-year-old – youngest daughter of Barack and Michelle Obama – was spotted walking through campus, dressed in a colorful purple and pink crop top. WATCH: Sasha Obama shows off her dance moves in video with friendsShe teamed it with a tie dye-style skirt and vibrant trainers and wore her long hair tied in a side braid.MORE: Malia Obama looks so much like her mom Michelle in remarkable throwback photoMORE: Malia and Sasha Obama twin in green during rare LA outing togetherIn the photographs, obtained by the Daily Mail, Sasha's unusual tattoo is also visible.

Michelle Obama knows how to make an entrance. The former first lady was one of the speakers at the Albie Awards in New York City.

Michelle Obama has shared how 'humbled" she is to add extra book dates to her tour, with husband Barack Obama resharing the news with his fans.MORE: Malia Obama looks so much like her famous mother, Michelle, in remarkable throwback photoThe former First Lady is set to release The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times, on November 15, 2022 and she will be heading out across the US to promote the "collection of stories and practices that have helped me sort through all the challenges and questions that keep us up at night: How do I know I’m good enough? How do I bring my whole self to the table? How can I overcome my fears?"WATCH: Michelle Obama sparkles in surprising fashion choice for festive appearanceBut after selling out several venues, Mchelle has added extra dates. "I’m so humbled by your response to my upcoming book tour for #TheLightWeCarry!" she shared."We’ve added a couple of new dates, and tickets are on sale now at michelleobamabooks.com.

Malia and Sasha Obama have been spending more and more time living their Los Angeles lives while living away from parents Barack and Michelle Obama.MORE: Malia and Sasha Obama twin in green during rare LA outing togetherHowever, they were able to enjoy some quality family time when their dad made the trip to California to be with them.VIDEO: Malia and Sasha Obama's style evolutionIn photos shared by Daily Mail, the former US President was seen having dinner with his two daughters at Hamasaku, an expensive LA sushi restaurant.While Barack had a great time visiting, Michelle couldn't be with them, as she was in New York at the same time being inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.MORE: Malia Obama looks so much like her famous mother, Michelle, in remarkable throwback photoThe three were spotted together on Saturday night exiting the restaurant as Barack waved to the staffers and turned down their offer for free dessert after.His secret service staff patiently waited, with their car parked in the handicapped spot nearby for the next couple of hours, and escorted him away once done.A post shared by Barack Obama (@barackobama)Barack spent some time with his daughters while in LABarack even shared a throwback photograph of himself with his daughters on the same day, celebrating Banned Books Week.The three were pictured enjoying a book that Malia had picked up as he wrote about celebrating books that had often been written by people of color or those from the LGBTQ+ communities.MORE: Malia Obama's style evolution - see how she's changedMORE: Malia Obama rocks waist-length braids as she steps out with reported boyfriend in New YorkSasha, 21, has been completing her senior year at the University of Southern California

Barack Obama mocked Donald Trump’s false election claims Sunday, noting that he too lost an election, and although it “didn’t feel good,” he didn’t “make stuff up.” “We used to have arguments about policy, but now people just make stuff up: ‘I didn’t lose,'” the former President said at the L’ATTITUDE Conference in San Diego, California, hinting that he was referring to Trump (and a sizeable amount of Republicans). “I lost an election — only one — it didn’t feel good, but I didn’t say ‘no.'”Obama’s comments follow his discussion of misinformation surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine, noting that “if you were getting information from your phone, you would think all kinds of stuff was happening,” including the baseless suspicion that microchips were being planted in people or that men would experience erectile dysfunction.To further demonstrate his point, Obama pointed out NBA Hall of Famer from the San Antonio Spurs Manu Ginóbili in the San Diego audience and explained that when his team lost to the Miami Heat, the player did not claim that the opposing team didn’t make that shot or that the referees were cheating.“Instead what he did was they went back, worked harder and kicked some butt the next year,” Obama explained.