Here are some top things you may not know about the famous former First Lady. Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
Michelle Obama is a very famous and powerful woman. In the eyes of the public, she’s the most unique first lady, not only because she’s black but also because she chose to be herself and make her own path instead of trying to emulate the precious reputation of most American First Ladies.
On top of that, she’s also a feminist icon, a wonderful mother, a supportive wife, and an all-around kind person with a brilliant sense of humor. However, we bet there are some things you didn’t know about her. Here are a few of our favorites.
1.Humble Beginnings - Michelle Obama was born into a family that you would never describe as rich. Her father worked at a water plant and her mother was a secretary. They lived in a one-bedroom apartment, where Michelle and her brother had to sleep in the living room, usingjust a sheet as a makeshift room divider.
Rick Friedman/Corbis via Getty Images2. Hard Working Parents - Her parents had average jobs in society, but they certainly knew the importance of education. By the time Michelle turned 4, her mom had taught her how to read and write. When she at-tended school, she was allowed to skip the second grade because she was already up to date, thanks to her mom.
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images3. Little Genius - Not only did Michelle skip a grade in primary school, but she was also placed in the Gifted Class in middle school, allowing her to learn more advanced subjects. She graduated from her high school with the second-highest grade in the school and got accepted to Princeton.From there, she graduated “Manga Cume Laude”, which means her GPA was between 3,8 and 3,9. After-wards,Michelle went on to study at Harvard Law School.
Photo by NHAC NGUYEN/AFP via Getty Images4. Barack Was Her Intern - Ever wonder about how Michelle and Barack met? He was an intern at a law firm she was hired at after passing the bar. Barack asked her out, but Michelle thought it was a bit inappropriate because they worked together, so she refused. However, as time went on and they got to know each other better, she agreed to go on a date with him. Brooks Kraft LLC/Corbis via Getty Images5. Their First Date - Even their first date was very on-brand for the Barack and Michelle we know now. They went to the cinema to watch a movie called “Do The Right Thing.” It’s directed by Spike Lee and is all about racial issues.
Charles Ommanney/Getty Images6. Motherhood Didn’t Come Easy - Many know Mrs. Obama as this perfect mother to two beautiful daughters. But what few people know is that before she got pregnant with Malia, Michelle had a miscarriage. It was a difficult time for her and her husband. In the end, she and Barack managed to conceive both of their kids through IVF.ANNIE LEIBOVITZ/AFP via Getty Images)7. Caring For Children - Michelle is and has always been a wonderful mother to her kids.It wasn’t always easy, but they made it work. At one point, Michelle had to take her younger daughter with her to a job interview because she had no one to look after at that moment. But Michelle always prioritizedthe wellbe-ing of her children. When Barack moved to Washington in 2005, she stayed behind with kids in Chicago, because she didn’t want them to have to switch schools.
Photo by NHAC NGUYEN/AFP via Getty Images8. She’s His Rock - When Barack decided to run for president, Michelle was bringing the majority of the income into their household. So that whole time, when the world was busy looking at charming Barack in the spotlight, Michelle was the main provider of the family.
Win McNamee/Getty Images9. She Wasn’t Sure He Would Win - It’s clear that Michelle is a supportive wife to her husband, as she took on a lot of extra work when he ran for president. But when asked if she thought he would win, she honestly said that she had doubts. She believed in him, but she just wasn’t sure if America was ready for a Black POTUS at the time.
Win McNamee/Getty Images10. She Touched The Queen - In case you didn’t know, Brits take their Queen pretty seriously. There’s a ton of etiquette and strict rules you’re supposed to follow when in her presence. One of those rules is to never touch the Queen. However, Michelle Obama put an arm around her without hesitation. The public was outraged, but the Queen didn’t mind, in fact, she did the same to Michelle and Buckingham Pa-lace later released a statement saying it was a spontaneous but mutual show of affection.
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