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Barack Obama shares loving birthday tribute to wife, Michelle, on her 62nd birthday

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Michelle Obama opens up about her White House fashion
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ByBethany Braun-Silva
January 17, 2026, 6:47 PM

Michelle Obama is marking her 62nd birthday on Saturday, and her husband, former President Barack Obama, is celebrating her with a heartfelt message.

He posted a photo of the couple together on Instagram, writing, "Happy birthday to the woman who lights up every room she walks into. I love you, Miche."

The birthday milestone comes as she recently released her latest book, "The Look."

The former first lady recently sat down with "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts to discuss the project, which offers an in-depth and personal exploration of her iconic style during her years in the White House.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama introduces Former President Barack Obama on the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Aug. 20, 2024.
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In the book, Michelle Obama explains, for the first time, how intentional her fashion choices were and the messages she hoped to send through them.

"I really thought about what I wanted to say with my fashion," she said. "I wanted to, you know, talk about inclusion, diversity, opening up opportunities and fashion was one of those tools that allowed me to do that."

"The Look," which is available now, features more than 200 photographs, including some never-before-seen images, according to its publisher, The Crown Publishing Group.

In addition to "The Look," Michelle Obama is also the author of "Becoming" and "The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times."

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