Michelle Obama, Bio, Husband, Career, Height, Age, Kids and Net Worth

This article will answer every question you have about Michelle Obama. Below are some of the frequently asked questions about her.

  1. What does Michelle Obama do for a living?
  2. Who are Michelle Obama’s parents and siblings?
  3. What are Michelle Obama’s interests and hobbies?
  4. Is Michelle Obama married or does she have a boyfriend?
  5. Does Michelle Obama have any children?
  6. Where is Michelle Obama now?
  7. How tall is Michelle Obama?
  8. How much money does Michelle Obama earn?
  9. What is Michelle Obama’s net worth?

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Who Is Michelle Obama?

Michelle Obama (Michelle LaVaughn Robinson) is an American lawyer and author. She served as the First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. In addition, she was also the first African-American woman to serve in this position. She is married to the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama.

Michelle campaigned for her husband’s presidential bid throughout 2007 and 2008. Moreover, she delivered a keynote address at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. In addition, she has subsequently delivered highly praised speeches at the 2012, 2016, and 2020 conventions.

As the first lady, she was a role model to many women in the US. In addition, she advocated for poverty awareness, education, nutrition, physical activity, and healthy eating. Furthermore, she endorsed American designers and was considered a fashion icon. After her husband’s tenure as president ended, her influence still remained high.

Career

After she graduated from law school, Michelle became an associate at the Chicago office of the law firm Sidley & Austin. When she joined the firm, she was working on marketing and intellectual property law. However, currently, she doesn’t practice law though she continues to hold her law license. Instead, she has kept it on a voluntary inactive status since 1993.

Apart from being a lawyer, in 1991, she held public sector positions in the Chicago city government as an Assistant to the Mayor. Moreover, she was also an Assistant Commissioner of Planning and Development. After that, she became Executive Director for the Chicago office of Public Allies in 1993. Which was a non-profit organization encouraging young people to work on social issues in nonprofit groups and government agencies.

A photo of Michelle Obama
A photo of Michelle Obama

She worked for the organization for about four years and achieved fundraising records for the organization that is still in place twelve years later. Michelle, later cited that she had never been happier in her life before working “to develop Public Allies.” In addition, she was later appointed as an Associate Dean of Student Services at the University of Chicago in 1996. At the University she established the University’s Community Service Center.

After that, she started working at the University of Chicago Hospitals in 2002. When she joined she was serving as the executive director for community affairs. Moreover, three years later in May 2005, she was elevated as she started serving as the Vice President for Community and External Affairs.

During the 2008 primary campaign, she was still holding the position at the University of Chicago Hospitals position. However, she had to cut it into part-time in order to be able to spend more time with her daughters. At this time she was also working for her husband’s election. In addition, she later took a leave of absence from her job.

In 2021, she announced that she was planning to retire. Despite her retirement, she continues to be active in political campaigns. In addition, she has said she is reducing the amount of work to spend more time with her husband.

 

How Old Is Michelle Obama?

She was born on January 17, 1964, as of 2021, she is aged 57 years.

Michelle Obama Family

 Who Are His Parents?

She was born in Chicago, Illinois as the daughter of Fraser Robinson III and Marian Shields Robinson. His father was a city water plant employee, however, he died in 1991. Her mother on the other hand was a secretary at Spiegel’s catalog store. She later became a full-time housemaker until Michelle joined the school.

Does She Have Siblings?

She has an elder brother by the name of Craig Robinson, an American college basketball executive, and broadcaster.

Michelle Obama Education

She attended Princeton University where her brother was studying. When she joined the University she majored in sociology and minored in African-American studies. Moreover, she graduates in 1985, with a bachelor of arts. She later joined Harvard Law school where she earned her Juris Doctor.

Michelle Obama Husband

She met her husband while she was working at the Sidney Austin LLP, where they were among the few Black Africans at their law firm. At the firm, she was assigned to nature him while he was a Summer Associate. After dating for a while they got married on October 3, 1992.

Michelle Obama Kids

They have been blessed with two daughters Malia Ann and Natasha. Their firstborn daughter, Ann was born in 1998 and they welcomed their second-born daughter in 2001.

Barack Obama Campaigns

2008 presidential campaigns

After Barack announced his presidential bid, Michelle had reservations about her husband’s campaign. This was because she feared it would have a negative effect on their daughters. Michelle stated that she negotiated with her husband and had an agreement that her husband had to quit smoking in exchange for her support.

In May 2007, three months after her husband confirmed his presidential bid. Michelle went ahead and decreased her professional obligations by 80% to help his campaign. Initially, she had limited engagement, traveling to political events just two days a week and rarely traveling overnight; but, by early February 2008, her participation had risen significantly.

In support of her husband, she appeared in numerous marketing appearances alongside Oprah Winfrey. Furthermore, she prepared her own stump speeches and typically spoke without notes.

During the campaign, Fox News columnist Cal Thomas referred to Michelle Obama as an “Angry Black Woman.” Moreover, the campaign was her first exposure to the national political scene. In addition, being the first time in a political scene she was considered as the least popular of the candidates’ spouses.

Furthermore, during the early days of the campaign, she told anecdotes about Obama’s family life. However, the press started focusing on her sarcasm and she later toned it down.

2012 Presidential re-election Campaign

In 2012, Michelle campaigned for her husband’s re-election. Beginning in 2011. At this time she had become more politically involved than she had been since the 2008 election. However, she avoided discussing the re-election campaign. She had established a more open public image by the time of the election cycle.

Furthermore, Michelle was considered the most popular member of the Obama administration by some of the commentators. They noted that her poll approval percentages had not dipped below 60% since she entered the White House. Moreover, an Obama senior campaign official said she was the most popular political figure in America.

Prior to the first debate of the election season, Michelle Obama voiced confidence in her husband’s debating abilities. Later, he was chastised for appearing disconnected and gazing down when addressing Romney. Uncommitted voters agreed that the latter had won the discussion.

After her husband’s address at the 2012 Democratic National Convention, Obama’s favorability ratings were higher than Ann Romney’s. In a CBS News/New York Times survey conducted in September, the first lady had a 61 percent favorability rating among registered voters.

First Lady of the United States

After her husband won 2008, election she became the first lady of the US. As the First Lady, she visited homeless shelters and soup kitchens. Moreover, she sent representatives to schools and advocated public service.

Barack Obama attended a White House reception honoring activists for women’s rights. In trips to the Departments of Housing and Urban Development and Education, she expressed her support for the economic stimulus measure. Some commentators praised her legislative actions, while others said she should be less active in politics.

In June 2009, First Lady Michelle Obama selected Susan Sher as her chief of staff. Sher has been a close friend and adviser to the President for many years. Kristen Jarvis, a Spelman College alumnus, served from 2008 until 2015 when she departed to work in the office of Ford Foundation president Darren Walker.

In January 2016, President Obama stated, “There are three certainties in life: death, taxes, and Michelle is not running for president.” The first lady’s candidacy for president during her husband’s second term has been a source of curiosity.

Michelle Obama Height

She stands at an average height of 1.8m tall and weighs 68kg.

Michelle Obama Net Worth

She has a net worth of $70 million. According to the couple’s 2006 income tax return, she received a salary of $273,618 from the University of Chicago Hospitals. On the other hand, her husband’s salary from the United States Senate was $157,082. In addition, the Obamas’ total income was $991,296. This includes the $51,200 she received as a member of the TreeHouse Foods board of directors, as well as investments and royalties from his books.

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