The former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, is making headlines once again — but this time, it’s not for anything she has said, but for a new look she’s debuted.
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Michelle Obama’s latest photo, featuring her with extremely long goddess braids, has caused a stir online in the best way possible.
Michelle appears in famed photographer Annie Leibovitz’s new edition of Women. The images show a carefree Michelle Obama in a style people aren’t used to seeing her in.
When the photos were posted, people immediately began commenting. In the picture, the former First Lady is wearing minimal makeup, an open‑collar T‑shirt, and jeans. Her hair is styled in very long braids — a look the public hasn’t seen her wear before.
“Self‑confidence exudes from this woman,” one person wrote. “What in the ‘Benjamin Button’ magic is this? She looks ‘mahvelous,’ aging in reverse,” another admirer added.
“When you exude sensuality without resorting to emphasizing your sexuality,” someone else commented. Others praised the photography itself: “Annie captured your strength, your fierce resolve, that beautiful soul that taught us all to go high in the face of adversity. Annie, as always, a masterpiece. I continue to be amazed at what you see and capture through your camera’s eye,” one person wrote.
People are absolutely loving the entire look and the photos!
Since leaving the White House, Michelle Obama has remained very much in the media spotlight. In an interview with People, she explained why she has been choosing braids more often — practicality. She said, “When I am out of the public eye, I am swimming, I am playing tennis, I work out, I like to be active. I don’t want to have to have a stylist with me.”
The former First Lady has built a brand around her name through her books, podcasts, and interviews.
She is also a mother to two daughters she shares with her husband, Barack Obama — Malia and Sasha Obama, both of whom have since moved out on their own.
The couple are now empty nesters, and Michelle has opened up about how date nights look different now: “We’ve been married 32, 33 years. When we’re both happy about date night, we’re at home. We are not getting dressed. We just have a nice dinner, candles lit, music, we talk.”
She also spoke about her choice to wear longer braids, saying, “It’s freedom. Braids allow me to get them done, and then that’s one less thing that I have to think about.”
“I understood the significance of wearing braids to our portrait unveiling. I wanted to send a message, add to the discourse of Black women in places of power, saying, ‘This, too, is an appropriate and beautiful way to wear your hair,’” she said.
Michelle Obama seems to be making fashion statements even after leaving the White House. What do you think of her look? Share your thoughts in the comments on Facebook — and share this with others to see what they think.
