'This Is What 60 Looks Like': Barack Obama's Sweet Birthday Tribute To Michelle Wins Hearts

Michelle Obama welcomed her 60th birthday surrounded by love, as her husband and former US president Barack Obama, shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. The former First Lady was honoured with a romantic post featuring a photo of her in a stunning yellow dress, standing barefoot next to a pool, with the ocean as a backdrop. Barack expressed his admiration for Michelle and highlighted the qualities he loves most about her. Meanwhile, the couple, who met in 1989, celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary on October 3, 2023. As Michelle enters a new decade, the Obamas continue to inspire people with their love and partnership.

In his post, the former POTUS expressed his deep love for Michelle and wrote, “This is what 60 looks like. Happy birthday to my better half, who happens to be one of the funniest, smartest, most beautiful people I know. Michelle Obama, you make every day better. I can’t wait to see what this new decade brings you.” Soon after Barack shared the post, Michelle responded with a heart and blowing kiss emoticon in the comment section.

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The comment section was filled with wishes and admiration for Michelle Obama, with many expressing awe at how gracefully she turned 60. Numerous social media users took the opportunity to send their wishes and referred to her as their forever first lady.

A user wrote, “This is what GRACE and intelligence and class and generosity and confidence and feminism looks like. HBD first lady.”

Another wrote, “60 is the perfect age to be President just saying.”

An individual suggested, “Please consider running for President, you would be absolutely incredible and help bring this Country together again.”

“Our Forever First Lady,” a comment read.

Another shared, “Beautiful. Happy Birthday Forever First Lady. We thought it was Sasha at first glance.”

One more wrote, “Happy birthday to her. She is a wonderful woman.”

The love story of Barack and Michelle Obama began in 1989 when they first crossed paths in Chicago at a law firm. At the time, A Promised Land author was a senior associate at Michelle’s law office. Three years later, on October 3, 1992, the couple exchanged vows in the same state where their love story began. Later, Barack became the 44th President of the United States, making history as the first African American president. On the other hand, during her time as First Lady, Michelle supported numerous initiatives and kept herself busy.