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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.

Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle attend the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, in New York.
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Overview

  • 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.