The White House is a magnetic place for people’s eyes worldwide. Even Americans are highly interested to know what happens behind the white walls. Often, the curiosity wave for presidents’ lives is so high that users create AI images and other photoshopped illustrations. Among different examples are the pictures of Michelle Obama pregnant. It’s a sought-after topic with lots of results floating around the internet that seem to be fake. But why her?
Michelle Obama was the First Lady (known as a superwoman) who openly revealed the truth behind the curtains of a presidential marriage in the White House. Nevertheless, the genuine, open couple knew how to be private about their family lives, and captures of Michelle Obama’s pregnancy were and still are strictly confidential.
“Becoming” by Michelle Obama was one of the most inspiring books. It was a personal reckoning of the woman who established herself as a strong advocate for women’s rights while shaping the perception of a more inclusive White House. Her vibrant energy, strength, and commitment to pairing political diplomacy with a wholesome family impressed people all over the world.
Now, let’s turn the pages of time for the Obama couple. These 65 close-knit pictures of Barack and Michelle Obama show their love story and the challenges they’ve faced throughout the years. From shared triumphs and critical moments solved in marriage counseling, these images offer a rare glimpse into the story of one of America’s most iconic couples.
#1 Barack And Michelle Obama Engaged
This is one of the first images of Barack Obama and his fiancée, Michelle LaVaughn Robinson, in Kenya in 1992.
#2 I’m Here, I Got You!
Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama speaking during a Rally at Alliant Energy Amphitheater in Dubuque, Iowa, on August 15, 2012.
Image source: Nikki Kahn
#3 Face Language of the Obama Couple
The presidential couple having fun together. Here, they were making faces as the car carrying Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip arrived at the Winfield House in London in 2011.
Image source: Larry Downing
#4 Michelle Wearing Barack Obama’s Jacket in the Elevator
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama sharing a private moment in a freight elevator at an inaugural ball in Washington, DC, January 20, 2009.
Image source: Pete Souza
#5 The Obama Couple Kissing For The “Kiss Cam”
Barack Obama kissing Michelle Obama for the “Kiss Cam” while attending the US Men’s Olympic basketball game against Brazil at the Verizon Center in Washington on July 16, 2012.
Image source: Pete Souza
#6 Michelle Obama’s Cute Moment With the President
The First Lady snuggling against the president during a video taping for the 2015 World Expo in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House.
Image source: Pete Souza
#7 Michelle Obama Dancing With 106-year-old Virginia Mclaurin
President Barack Obama watching his First Lady Michelle Obama dancing with 106-year-old Virginia Mclaurin before a reception for African American history.
Image source: The White House
#8 The Obama Couple Reading for Kids on Easter Egg Roll
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama imitating monsters while reading for kids during Easter Egg Roll. This photo was captured on the south lawn of The White House on March 28, 2016 in Washington, DC.
Image source: Pool
#9 Cute Moment on a Campaign Bus
Michelle and Barack Obama on his campaign bus in New Hampshire after a late night of campaigning in 2008.
Image source: Callie Shell
#10 The Presidential Couple Holding Hands
The presidential couple holding hands during the remarks of Rep. John Lewis, Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the Selma to Montgomery Civil Rights Marches on March 7, 2015.
Image source: Pete Souza
#11 The Obama Family Waiting For Senate Bid Results
Barack and Michelle Obama, with daughters Malia and Sasha, waiting for the results of his Senate Bid on election night, 2004.
Image source: Obama for America
#12 Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s Hands
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s hands resting on the railing of a boat during their tour of St. Andrews Bay in Panama City Beach. August 15, 2010.
Image source: Pete Souza
#13 The President’s Dance With His First Lady
President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, dancing at the Governor’s Ball in 2009.
Image source: Pete Souza
#14 The White House Pets
In this photo, President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, joined by family pets Sunny and Bo, were waiting to greet visitors in the blue room during a White House tour, November 5, 2013.
Image source: Pete Souza
#15 Greetings From a Golf Cart
President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama in a golf cart at an inaugural ball in Washington, DC, January 20, 2009.
Image source: Pete Souza
#16 The President Doing Some Gossip With His Wife
Barack Obama whispering something to Michelle during a break between events at the UN General Assembly in 2011.
Image source: Pete Souza
#17 Cute Family Portrait in the Oval Office
Image source: The White House
#18 Michelle Obama Waiting for Barack Obama at the Airport
Michelle Obama waiting to greet Barack Obama upon his arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, June 14, 2012.
Image source: Pete Souza
#19 Special Photo From Their Wedding Day
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama in a family snapshot from their wedding day, October 18, 1992. In 2023, they celebrated 31 years of marriage.
Image source: Obama For America
#20 We Did It, Babe!
Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama bumping fists at an election night Rally at the Xcel Energy Center on June 3, 2008.
Image source: Scott Olson
#21 The Obama Family After the President’s Acceptance Speech
Barack Obama, holding his daughter Malia, 6, and his wife Michelle, holding their daughter Sasha, 3, covered in Confetti after Obama’s acceptance speech in Chicago, November 2, 2004.
Image source: M. Spencer Green
#22 Presidential Couple Hugging in Dubuque, Iowa, 2012
Image source: Getty Images
#23 At The First-ever White House Campout, 2015
Image source: Chip Somodevilla
#24 Barack And Michelle Showing Some Moves
Image source: The White House
#25 Michelle Admiring Barack On The Backstage
Michelle Obama watching on backstage the president. Meanwhile Barack Obama was delivering remarks at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 44th Annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards dinner in Washington on September 27, 2014.
Image source: Lawrence Jackson
#26 Michelle and Barack Greeting Queen Elizabeth II
Image source: Pete Souza
#27 Michelle Obama Taking Care of Her Husband
First Lady Michelle Obama wiping something from President Obama’s forehead during a dinner at the Schloss Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin, Germany, on June 19, 2013.
Image source: JEWEL SAMAD
#28 Barack and Michelle Obama on Stage
Barack and Michelle Obama on stage at the Democratic National Convention, 2004.
Image source: Obama for America
#29 Barack and Michelle Obama, on May 26, 1996
Image source: Mariana Cook
#30 Presidential Families of US and Mexico Meet at the White House
President Obama and the First Lady waiting in the map room of the White House before welcoming President Felipe Calderón of Mexico and his wife, Mrs. Margarita Zavala, at the White House, May 19, 2010.
Image source: Pete Souza
#31 The Obama Couple Walking and Smiling
Barack and Michelle Obama at the Inaugural Parade in Washington DC, 2009.
Image source: AFP
#32 President Barack Obama and His First Lady
In this picture, President Barack was bowing to Michelle Obama at the Inaugural Ball in Washington, showing again his admiration for her on January 21, 2013.
Image source: Kevin Lamarque
#33 Michelle Obama Adjusting the Tie of Barack Obama
Michelle Obama adjusting the tie of Barack Obama before welcoming President Xi Jinping of China and Madame Peng Liyuan to a state dinner at the North Portico of the White House in Washington on September 25, 2015.
Image source: Ron Sachs
#34 Presidential Couple Looking At Chicago Skyline
Image source: Pete Souza
#35 Beautiful Romantic Moment
President Barack Obama dancing with his wife and First Lady Michelle Obama during the Western Inaugural Ball on January 20, 2009, in Washington, DC.
Image source: Chip Somodevilla
#36 We’ve Got This!
Then-sen. Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama on the backstage before going out to face their supporters at a primary night Rally in the gymnasium at the Nashua South High School on January 8, 2008, in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Image source: Charles Ommanney
#37 Look at That Beautiful Hug
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama hugging while Oprah Winfrey was campaigning with them during a Rally at Williams Brice Stadium in Columbia, SC, on December 9, 2008.
Image source: Mary Ann Chastain
#38 Presidential Ride in 2013
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama in the Inaugural Parade in Washington, DC, January 21, 2013.
Image source: Pete Souza
#39 The President and The First Lady Watching Fireworks, July 4, 2009
Image source: Pete Souza
#40 The Obama Family in a Private Study Off the Oval Space
President Barack Obama with his family in a private study off the Oval Office, on February 2, 2009.
Image source: Pete Souza
#41 A Heartwarming Hug Before a Long Speech
President Barack Obama embracing his First Lady Michelle Obama as they were waiting to speak at a Rally on the campus of Ohio State University in Columbus on October 17, 2010.
Image source: Pete Souza
#42 Obama Family in the Oval Office
Image source: The White House
#43 President Barack Obama Hugging First Lady Michelle Obama
Image source: Brooks Kraft
#44 Presidential Couple on the Kiss Cam
Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on the Kiss Cam screen during a timeout in the Olympic Basketball Exhibition Game between the US and Brazil National Men’s teams in Washington on July 16, 2012.
Image source: Jonathan Ernst
#45 President Barack Obama Kissing His First Lady
Image source: Pete Souza
#46 Obama Couple Walking Together
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama walking towards Marine One across the south lawn of the White House.
Image source: Brooks Kraft
#47 Participating in Tree Planting
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama participating in tree plantings at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in Washington.
Image source: Pete Souza
#48 After President Obama’s Victory Speech in Chicago, 2012
Image source: Scott Olson
#49 Christmas in Washington With Obama Couple
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attending the ‘Christmas in Washington’ event at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC, on December 13, 2009.
Image source: Pete Souza
#50 Dance Me to the End of Love
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama dancing together during the Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Image source: The White House
#51 Halloween Festivities at the White House
Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Marian Robinson welcoming children from Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia schools for Halloween festivities at the North Portico of the White House.
Image source: Pete Souza
#52 Kisses on a Tour at Iowa State Fair
Barack Obama giving his wife Michelle a playful kiss as they were on a tour at the Iowa State Fair on August 16, 2007, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Image source: Scott Olson
#53 The First Couple’s Pose for a ‘Gimme Five’ Photo
An initiative photo in the east room of the White House during the Annual Easter Egg Roll, April 2015.
Image source: Pete Souza
#54 Michelle Obama Supporting the President During a Phone Call
In this phone call from the US Capitol, President Barack Obama was informing John Buchanan about his daughter’s rescue by the US special operations forces.
Image source: Pete Souza
#55 Cute And Romantic Hug
President Barack Obama hugging First Lady Michelle Obama in the red room in front of Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett. Professional capture at the White House on March 20, 2009.
Image source: Pete Souza
#56 Barack Obama Kissing Michelle During Her Remarks
President Barack Obama kissing First Lady Michelle Obama during her remarks at an Affordable Care Act reception in the east room of the White House on May 1, 2014.
Image source: Pete Souza
#57 Participating in Toys for Tots, 2014
Image source: Chip Somodevilla
#58 Obama Couple Watching Fireworks
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama watching from the White House roof the fireworks over the National Mall.
Image source: Pete Souza
#59 Presidential Couple Pretending To March
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama pretending to march to music in the Blue Room of the White House.
Image source: Pete Souza
#60 Getting Ready at Their Home in Chicago
A few moments before Senator Obama addressed the Chicago Economic Club, 2004.
Image source: Charles Ommanney
#61 It’s Time!
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama getting ready to give the keynote address at the Chicago Economic Club at their home in Chicago on December 8, 2004.
Image source: Charles Ommanney
#62 Congratulation Kiss From Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama Kissing President Barack Obama during an inauguration reception at the National Building Museum on January 20, 2013, in Washington, DC.
Image source: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI
#63 At the Kennedy Center Honors, December 2015
Image source: CHRIS KLEPONIS
#64 Barack Obama Staring at Michelle Golfing
President Barack Obama watching First Lady Michelle Obama playing during a round of mini golf at Pirate’s Island Golf on August 14, 2010, in Panama, Florida.
Image source: MANDEL NGAN
#65 Presidential Family Welcoming Social Secretaries
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama celebrating with Outgoing Social Secretary Jeremy Bernard and Incoming Social Secretary Deesha Dyer in the ground floor corridor following the state dinner at the White House on April 28, 2015.
Image source: Pete Souza
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