See Barack and Michelle Obama's Rare Family Photos with Daughters Sasha and Malia
See Barack and Michelle Obama's Rare Family Photos with Daughters Sasha and Malia
Andrea Wurzburger, James MercadanteThu, June 18, 2026 at 8:47 PM UTC
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Barack and Michelle Obama are proud parents of two daughters.
The former president and first lady tied the knot in 1992 and welcomed their kids Malia and Sasha in 1998 and 2001, respectively. Throughout the Obamas' stay in the White House, the nation watched the two girls grow up.
Since the end of Barack's presidency, Malia and Sasha have paved their own paths. Malia, a Harvard University graduate, entered the entertainment industry, writing for Donald Glover's Swarm and screening her short film at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Meanwhile, Sasha graduated from the University of Southern California in 2023 with a degree in sociology.
In November 2022, Michelle spoke to PEOPLE and revealed that her daughters were living together in Los Angeles. "You try not to react too much because it's like, you don't want to go, 'Oh my gosh, I'm so happy for you!' because then they think, 'Well, maybe this is not a good thing if my mom likes it,' " she joked.
Though Malia and Sasha mostly remain out of the public eye, they stepped out in Chicago on June 18, 2026, to support their parents at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center. See their family moments together, below.
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Family of Four
Malia Obama, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and Sasha ObamaCredit: Barack Obama/Instagram
The Obamas welcomed their daughter, Malia Ann Obama, on July 4, 1998, and her little sister, Sasha, on July 10, 2001.
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Make a Wish
Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Sasha Obama and Malia ObamaCredit: Tim Boyle/Getty
In 2004, Michelle, Sasha and Malia helped their dad blow out the candles on his 43rd birthday cake.
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Quality Time
Sasha Obama, Michelle Obama, Barack Obama and Malia ObamaCredit: Scott Olson/Getty
Here, the Obama sisters waited with their parents for election results in their dad's 2004 Illinois senate race.
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Confetti Celebration
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama holding their daughtersCredit: Scott Olson/Getty
In 2004, Malia held onto her dad, the newest senator of Illinois, while Sasha hugged her mom as the family celebrated the big win.
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Center Stage
Malia Obama, Michelle Obama Barack Obama and Sasha ObamaCredit: Win McNamee/Getty
In 2008, Malia and Sasha joined their parents onstage in Iowa and beamed at the audience.
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Meet the First Children
Barack Obama, Sasha Obama, Malia Obama and Michelle ObamaCredit: Joe Raedle/Getty
Malia and Sasha were just 10 and 7 years old, respectively, when their dad became president-elect of the United States in 2008.
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Family Vacation
Sasha Obama, Barack Obama, Malia Obama and Michelle ObamaCredit: Michelle Obama/Facebook
The former first lady posted this throwback photo of the family on vacation in honor of her husband's birthday in 2020.
"Here's to all the good days, blue skies, and new adventures to come," she wrote in the caption.
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Mom-in-Chief
Michelle Obama, Malia Obama, Sasha Obama and Barack ObamaCredit: Michael Reynolds-Pool/Getty
Michelle said in 2015 in her commencement address at Tuskegee University, "I love our daughters more than anything in the world ― more than life itself. And while that may not be the first thing that some folks want to hear from an Ivy League-educated lawyer, it is truly who I am. So for me, being mom-in-chief is, and always will be, job number one."
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First Family's First Fourth
Barack Obama, Malia Obama, Michelle Obama and Sasha ObamaCredit: Getty
Barack chatted with Malia as Sasha and Michelle looked on during their first Fourth of July celebration in the White House.
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Proud Dad
Malia Obama, Sasha Obama, Barack Obama and Michelle ObamaCredit: Theo Wargo/WireImage
In his farewell address in 2017, Obama said of his daughters, "Malia and Sasha ... Of all that I've done in my life, I'm most proud to be your dad."
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Close-Knit Family
From left to right: Malia Obama, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and Sasha Obama pose for a family portrait with their dogs, Sunny and Bo, outside of the White House on April 5, 2015Credit: Pete Souza/The White House via Getty
In the Rose Garden of the White House, the Obamas cozied up for a photo with their dogs, Sunny and Bo, for Easter Sunday in 2015.
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First Year in the White House
Barack Obama, Sasha Obama, Michelle Obama and Malia Obama sit for a portrait in the Green Room of the White House on Sept. 1, 2009Credit: Annie Leibovitz/White House via Getty
The former FLOTUS recalled the first day her daughters headed to the White House in her remarks at the 2016 Democratic Convention.
"I will never forget that winter morning as I watched our girls, just 7 and 10 years old, pile into those black SUVs with all those big men with guns," she said. "And I saw their little faces pressed up against the window, and the only thing I could think was, 'What have we done?' "
Michelle continued, "See, because at that moment, I realized that our time in the White House would form the foundation for who they would become, and how well we managed this experience could truly make or break them."
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Family Matters
Barack Obama, Malia Obama, Michelle Obama and Sasha ObamaCredit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty
Malia and Sasha have also become very close as they've gotten older.
"Now they're both old enough, where they just enjoy each other's company," Barack told PEOPLE of his daughters, "and to be together as a family and see how they've become these marvelous young women — there's been no greater joy than that."
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Giving Thanks
Michelle Obama, Sasha Obama, Barack Obama and Malia ObamaCredit: Barack Obama/Instagram
In 2019, Michelle posted this sweet family photo on X for Turkey Day, writing, "From our family to yours, #HappyThanksgiving!"
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Ready for Their Close-Up
Barack, Sasha, Malia and Michelle ObamaCredit: Michelle Obama/Instagram
To mark Barack's 60th birthday, Michelle thanked her partner for "never letting the weight of the world get in the way of being a wonderful husband and father."
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Take a Hike
Sasha, Barack, Michelle and Malia ObamaCredit: Barack Obama/Instagram
Barack celebrated Father's Day 2024 by sharing a rare post-White House family photo of the Obamas in nature.
"The most fulfilling job I've ever had is being Sasha and Malia's dad," he said, echoing the sentiments of his 2017 farewell adress.
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Birthday Girl
Malia, Michelle, Sasha and Barack ObamaCredit: Barack Obama / Instagram
For his younger daughter's 24th birthday, Barack penned a loving message to Sasha, expressing how "proud" he is.
"Watching you grow into the incredible woman you are has been a true gift," he wrote.
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Family Flashback
Michelle Obama, Sasha Obama, Barack Obama and Malia ObamaCredit: Michelle Obama/Instagram
Michelle posted a throwback photo of her family to praise her husband on Father's Day 2025.
"I love looking back at photos like this of when our girls were younger," she wrote. "@BarackObama has always been there for us no matter what — even when it felt like the weight of the world was on his shoulders. We've always been so grateful."
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Four Good
Sasha, Malia, Michelle and Barack ObamaCredit: Barack Obama/Instagram
The family of four united for Thanksgiving 2025 in Barack's celebration post.
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Courtside Shot
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In February 2026, the Obamas attended the NBA All Stars game with a VIP third wheel: Their 24-year-old daughter, Sasha.
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Team Players
"My favorite teammates on and off the court. 🏀," Michelle captioned a shot of Sasha smiling between her parents at the game.
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Showing Support
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Malia and Sasha waved to the crowd at the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago June 18.
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Taking the Stage
Credit: Scott Olson/Getty
The former First Family sat together to take in the speeches and performances at the grand opening.
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