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

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Source: ABC News

January 17, 2026, 1:47 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.

Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/barack-obama-shares-loving-birthday-tribute-wife-michelle/story?id=129311393

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11:24 AM · Jan 17, 2026

[sheshe2]

1. Happy Birthday Michelle 💙

[MIButterfly]

2. What a beautiful couple!

I miss them more every single day.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHELLE! And many happy returns!

[H2O Man]

3. Recommended.

She shares a birthday with Muhammad Ali and the legendary trainer Cus D'Amato.

[MustLoveBeagles]

4. Happy birthday Michelle 🎁🎉🥳

They both get better looking with age.

[Marie Marie]

5. If Trump even whispers about a third term, the Barack Hussein Obama should run for the Dems.

He would bury Trump. And Michelle vs Melania? Pfft - please. No comparison in class, grace and dignity.

[Cha]

6. Happy Birthday, Michelle💙 Two Beautiful

Happy Faces! Lucky In Love

A Winter and a Summer baby.

[FakeNoose]

7. Happy Birthday Michelle Obama

And I'm definitely looking forward to reading her new book!

[maliaSmith]

8. Obama

That's real nice but I'd rather see and hear him speak out forcefully against what Trump, GOP, ICE, FBI and DOJ are doing to our country. I'd also like Clinton, Biden and Bush to speak out. When it's over, they will be asked why you didn't continually speak out against the Traitor and all the others who supported his crimes and illegal actions and cruelty toward us.

[BumRushDaShow]

9. They have but since we own none of our own media except handful of outlets

it is barely covered by the RW corporate-owned media for obvious reasons.

[CTyankee]

10. I just want to cry, looking at that beautiful photo!

My son wants her to run for POTUS! My entire family adores this First Couple!