Michelle Obama Turns 60: Barack Obama Pays Heartfelt Tribute
Former President acknowledges wife's strength through challenges, looks forward to what new decade brings her.
- Michelle Obama celebrates her 60th birthday with a heartfelt tribute from her husband, former President Barack Obama.
- The Obamas, who met at a Chicago law firm, have been married for 31 years and share two daughters, Malia and Sasha.
- Despite their long marriage, Michelle Obama has been candid about going through some rocky times, particularly during the early years of their daughters' lives.
- Barack Obama has acknowledged the stress and tension his wife experienced during their time in the White House, and says their marriage has improved since leaving office.
- Michelle Obama's birthday tribute from her husband included a photo of her looking radiant in a yellow dress with the ocean as a backdrop.