Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Obama Celebrates Michelle's 62nd Birthday
Barack Obama, the former president of the United States, shared a sweet message on social media to celebrate his wife Michelle Obama's 62nd birthday.
He posted a picture of them together and wrote that she lights up every room she walks into.
They met in the late 1980s at a law firm and got married in 1992.
Last year, there were rumors that they might be getting a divorce, but they laughed it off on a podcast, saying they're very much together.
Michelle has also talked about how their marriage has had tough times, but she wouldn't trade it for anything.
It's clear they love each other very much!
Barack Obama posted a heartfelt birthday message for Michelle Obama on X (formerly Twitter).
They met in the late 1980s at a law firm and married in 1992.
Last year, Barack Obama also shared a similar tribute for Michelle's birthday.
The Obamas dismissed divorce rumors on Michelle's brother Craig Robinson's podcast.
Michelle Obama has spoken about the challenges in their marriage but values their relationship.
- Who
- Barack and Michelle Obama
- What
- Barack Obama posted a heartfelt birthday message for Michelle Obama
- When
- January 17, 2026
- Where
- United States of America (USA)
- Why
- To celebrate Michelle Obama's 62nd birthday
- Celebrant
- Michelle Obama
- Age
- 62
- Date
- January 17, 2026
- Platform
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Marriage Year
- 1992
- Meeting Place
- Law firm in the late 1980s
- Divorce Rumors
- Early 2025