Michelle Obama - The Cut

celebrity couples Feb. 14, 2025

2024 Democratic National Convention: Day 2

Happy Valentine’s Day From the ObamasThe former First Couple shared matching posts as an ode to their love.

By Olivia Craighead

rumors Jan. 24, 2025

Unpacking Those Barack Obama and Jennifer Aniston RumorsOne of the least believable dating rumors out there is making the rounds again.

By Olivia Craighead

power Jan. 20, 2025

Where Was Michelle Obama During Trump’s Inauguration?She posted about honoring MLK’s legacy by “getting involved in your community.”

By Andrea González-Ramírez

birthdays Jan. 17, 2025

Barack and Michelle Celebrated Her Birthday at a Huge TableThe couple was all smiles as they extended their arms to just barely hold hands.

By Olivia Craighead

2025 inauguration Jan. 14, 2025

Michelle Obama Is Skipping Trump’s InaugurationA few days after she missed Jimmy Carter’s funeral, her rep confirmed Barack will be flying solo again.

By Danielle Cohen

politics Jan. 10, 2025

Where Was Michelle Obama During Jimmy Carter’s Funeral?The former First Lady was notably absent among the gaggle of politicians and their spouses.

By Danielle Cohen

power Oct. 4, 2024

25 Famous Female Leaders on PowerPoliticians, CEOs, and activists on what it means to lead.

By Brooke LaMantia and Julie Ma

celebrity gossip Oct. 3, 2024

Jennifer Aniston Thinks Those Obama Rumors Are Funny TooShe laughed when Jimmy Kimmel asked her about a tabloid report about her and a certain former president.

By Danielle Cohen

soda Sept. 19, 2024

Celebrities Attend The 2023 US Open Tennis Championships - Day 1

Why Is Michelle Obama Hawking Soda at Costco?And why is that soda called “PLEZi FiZZ”?

By Olivia Craighead

2024 election Aug. 21, 2024

Day Two Of The 2024 Democratic National Convention

Michelle Obama Had One of the DNC’s Best Takedowns of Trump“Who’s going to tell him that the job he is currently seeking might just be one of those Black jobs?”

By Tariro Mzezewa

2024 election Aug. 19, 2024

Clooney Foundation For Justice Inaugural Albie Awards - Inside

Will Michelle Obama Speak at the DNC?The former First Lady — one of the most popular Democrats — has spoken at every convention since 2008.

By Tariro Mzezewa

2024 election July 26, 2024

Former President Obama Joins President Biden At White House To Mark Passage Of The Affordable Care Act

The Obama Endorsement Has ArrivedBarack and Michelle Obama shared a video announcing their support for Kamala Harris.

By Tariro Mzezewa

celebrity Nov. 14, 2022

Michelle Obama Thinks Malia and Sasha Make ‘Weak’ MartinisThey’re adults now.

By Olivia Truffaut-Wong

the obamas Apr. 21, 2022

Looks Like Sasha Obama Has a BoyfriendThe 20-year-old USC student was spotted with the son of actor Clifton Powell.

By Danielle Cohen

in her shoes podcast Feb. 23, 2022

Desiree Rogers Has Been Celebrating Black Beauty Since Before It Was a ‘Trend’On this week’s episode of In Her Shoes, Desiree Rogers talks to the Cut about re-creating Fashion Fair.

By the Cut

holiday campaigns Nov. 23, 2021

Saks Fifth Avenue’s Holiday Windows Had a Special Guest: Michelle ObamaThe iconic holiday show is back.

By Brooke LaMantia

style May 11, 2021

Michelle Obama Knit a Bunch of Halter Tops in QuarantineGoing-out tops for everyone!

By Claire Lampen

tv Feb. 9, 2021

Maybe Now I’ll Learn to CookMichelle Obama is launching a cooking show on Netflix.

By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz

2021 inauguration Jan. 22, 2021

Who Will Be the J.Crew of the Biden Administration?Michelle Obama famously embraced the brand in the aughts. Who will get the spotlight now?

By Emilia Petrarca

let’s makeup Jan. 21, 2021

Joe Biden Sworn In As 46th President Of The United States At U.S. Capitol Inauguration Ceremony

Michelle Obama Was Wearing Fenty Beauty at the InaugurationHer personal makeup artist breaks down the eyes-only look.

By Erica Smith

2021 inauguration Jan. 20, 2021

An Encouraging Day for Democracy, and CoatsThe Republic has been damaged, but the outerwear is strong.

By Emilia Petrarca

2021 inauguration Jan. 20, 2021

Oh My God, Michelle ObamaThe former First Lady wore a burgundy look by Sergio Hudson to the inauguration.

By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz

mothers and daughters Oct. 7, 2020

25 Famous Women on Their MothersWith contributions from Kamala Harris, Zadie Smith, Tracee Ellis-Ross, and many more.

By Charlotte Klein and Julie Ma

it’s the little things Aug. 18, 2020

Michelle Obama’s Message Could Not Have Been ClearerVOTE!!!

By Andrew Nguyen

michelle obama Aug. 18, 2020

The Best Moments From Michelle Obama’s Searing, Heartfelt Speech“If you take one thing from my words tonight, it is this: If you think things cannot possibly get worse, trust me, they can.”

By Hannah Gold

culture Aug. 5, 2020

Michelle Obama Says She’s Been Dealing With ‘Low-Grade Depression’“You have to recognize that you’re in a bad place in order to get out of it,” she said on her podcast this week.

By Madeleine Aggeler

culture May 6, 2020

The New Michelle Obama Doc Will Make You CryBecoming is a moving and poignant look at the former First Lady’s life.

By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz

culture Apr. 27, 2020

A New Michelle Obama Documentary Is Coming to NetflixBecoming is a behind-the-scenes look at the former First Lady on her 2018 book tour.

By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz

hotshot Nov. 18, 2019

Michelle Obama Wears One of Her Best Outfits EverCalling it now — this will go down in the canon of Michelle Obama’s style.

By Sarah Spellings

first ladies July 22, 2019

Anna Wintour Declines to Acknowledge That Melania Is First Lady“And for me, [Michelle Obama] is the example I admire.”

By Hannah Gold

glossy glossier glossiest July 8, 2019

Michelle Obama Wears Glossier, TooOne of us.

By Erica Smith

fashion May 21, 2019

Who Is Michelle Obama Now? Ask Her PantsA close reading of her recent wardrobe change.

By Emilia Petrarca

names to know May 14, 2019

What It’s Like to Be 25 and Designing for Michelle ObamaChristopher John Rogers got an Instagram DM from her stylist.

By Emilia Petrarca

engagements Mar. 22, 2019

The Obamas Have Blessed Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez’s UnionThe former president sent the couple a handwritten note.

By Lisa Ryan

michelle obama Feb. 13, 2019

Michelle Obama’s Mom Sent Her an Ice-cold Text About the GrammysShe was unfazed by her daughter’s Grammys appearance.

By Kimberly Truong

grammys 2019 Feb. 10, 2019

Michelle Obama Blesses the Grammys with Her PresenceIn terms of award-show surprises, this one was pretty good.

By Amanda Arnold

happy birthday Jan. 17, 2019

Today Is Probably Your Favorite Celebrity’s BirthdayJanuary 17, the most stacked celebrity birthday day of the year, or at least the month.

By Mariah Smith

what are those Dec. 20, 2018

Michelle Obama Casually Wears $4,000 Thigh-High BootsThe former First Lady stepped it up for Sarah Jessica Parker.

By Emilia Petrarca

the cut on tuesdays Dec. 6, 2018

Artist Amy Sherald Talks About Painting Michelle Obama’s PortraitOn this week’s How I Get It Done podcast episode.

By the Cut

keeping up with the royals Dec. 4, 2018

Meghan Markle and Michelle Obama Reportedly Had a Secret ‘Power Meeting’The First Lady was in town to promote her new book.

By Lisa Ryan

lean in Dec. 2, 2018

Michelle Obama Is Done With the Gospel of ‘Lean In’At her New York City stop on her book tour on Saturday, she said of Sheryl Sandberg’s popular manifesto, “that shit doesn’t always work.”

By Opheli Garcia Lawler

happy thanksgiving Nov. 22, 2018

22 Famous Beauties Stuffing Their FacesHappy Thanksgiving from women who like food.

By The Cut

dog toy afternoon Nov. 20, 2018

Michelle Obama Found Escape in PetSmartIn her memoir, she recalls a quiet outing between woman and dog.

By Kelly Conaboy

love and marriage Nov. 12, 2018

Michelle Obama Says She and Barack Went to Couples Therapy“I feel vulnerable all the time. And I had to learn how to express that to my husband.”

By Sarah Nechamkin

pregnancy Nov. 9, 2018

Michelle Obama Says She Felt ‘Lost and Alone’ After Miscarriage“I think it’s important to talk to young mothers about the fact that miscarriages happen.”

By Sarah Nechamkin

international day of the girl Oct. 11, 2018

Michelle Obama Announces New Project to Help Educate Girls Worldwide“We’re seeking to empower adolescent girls around the world through education.”

By Lisa Ryan

post-presidency life July 29, 2018

Michelle and Barack Obama Were Feeling the Music at the Beyoncé and Jay-Z ShowPower couple is fan of other power couple.

By Amanda Arnold

hotshot July 16, 2018

Watch Michelle Obama Dance Front Row at Beyoncé’s Concert YesterdayShe was partying with Tina Knowles Lawson.

By Sarah Spellings

family separation policy June 18, 2018

All Four Former First Ladies Have Condemned Trump’s Family-Separation PolicyRosalynn Carter, Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, and Michelle Obama have criticized the Trump administration’s new immigration policy.

By Amanda Arnold

becoming May 24, 2018

Michelle Obama Reveals the Cover of Her New Memoir, BecomingThe book will be released in November.

By Lisa Ryan