Over the course of their eight years at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, we really got to see a totally different side of the Obama family. Namely, we saw how former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama made their marriage work during their time in the White House. From those years, and even during the 2007 campaign trail, the couple showed us why they are basically #RelationshipGoals.
The Obamas aren’t particularly averse to showing the world how much they love each other. Whether it was a cute little fist bump at a campaign rally, a kiss on the cheek after a rousing speech, or seeing the two bond over their shared passions, we definitely got to see a lot of the Obamas showing off their love during public appearances at the White House and beyond.
It’s not just those cute, intimate moments that we get to see, though. We’ve always loved how honest the couple has been about their marriage, and the work they both put in to prioritize their relationship. “We came through the struggle together, which makes our foundation even more solid than it was,” Michelle Obama said in a March 2021 interview with People. “I am happy to say that I can now look up from all of that and look over across the room and I still see my friend.”
We’ve always thought that, amongst first couples, there was never a love story quite like that of Barack and Michelle Obama — who is currently celebrating her 59th birthday today! Take a look at some of their sweetest moments during public events together through the years.
A version of this article was originally published in Oct 2021.
A Couple Who Votes Together, Stays Together
Barack and Michelle Obama were totally in sync as they cast their votes at an early voting venue on October 17, 2022 in their homestate of Chicago, IL.
Embracing at the Portrait Unveiling
Michelle and Barack Obama couldn’t keep their hands off each other at the ceremony to unveil their official White House portraits at the White House on September 7, 2022 in Washington, DC.
PDA at the ‘Descendant’ Premiere
Back in Aug 2022, Michelle Obama and Barack Obama attended the premiere of Netflix’s Descendant at Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival. We love this little PDA moment between the two!
Embracing During Ceremonies
During the ceremonial groundbreaking at the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park on Sept 28, 2021, the Obamas couldn’t help but embrace one another.
Always Goofing Off
Leave it to the Obamas to make everyone laugh with their antics, especially at their portrait unveiling at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in 2018.
Barack Holding Michelle’s Hand
Just another snapshot from the portrait unveiling because we adore this little intimate moment between these two!
Barack Giving Michelle a Cheek Kiss
As they waited for Donald Trump and his wife Melania before the 2017 inauguration, Michelle and Barack Obama had a super-sweet PDA moment!
A United Front
When Barack Obama delivering his farewell address to the American people at McCormick Place, he hugged his wife Michelle Obama onstage.
Michelle Obama Gives Barack Obama a Fist-Bump
During this June 3, 2008, campaign stop, Michelle Obama brought her husband, then-presidential candidate Barack Obama, on stage and gave him a fist-bump. Is it possible for fist-bumps to get any cooler?
Barack Obama & Michelle Obama Get Flirty at a Basketball Game
President Barack Obama shares a light moment with First Lady Michelle Obama during an NCAA basketball game between Oregon State and Towson on Nov. 26, 2011. These two looked like total lovebirds!
Barack Obama & Michelle Obama Whisper to Each Other
President Barack Obama whispers something to First Lady Michelle Obama as they wait to welcome British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha during an official arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on March 14, 2012.
Michelle Obama & Barack Obama Read Stories to Kids
President Barack Obama, accompanied by First Lady Michelle Obama and their dog Bo, read Where the Wild Things Are during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on April 9, 2012. These two seriously got into it. It makes us wonder how fun storytime must’ve been for Sasha and Malia!
Barack Obama & Michelle Obama Kiss On Stage
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama shared a rare kiss on stage after speaking to troops, veterans, and military families at the Third Infantry Division Headquarters on April 27, 2012. Now does it get any more romantic than that? Oh wait, we have more photos in here — of course it does!
Barack Obama & Michelle Obama Share a Kiss In Virginia
President Barack Obama gives First Lady Michelle Obama a kiss as he takes the stage after she introduced him at a campaign rally at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., on May 5, 2012.
Barack Obama Kisses Michelle Obama At A Basketball Game
President Barack Obama kisses the head of First Lady Michelle Obama during their appearance on the “Kiss Cam” while attending the Olympic men’s exhibition basketball game between Team USA and Brazil on July 16, 2012. Too cute!
Barack Obama Kisses Michelle Obama on the Cheek
President Barack Obama kisses First Lady Michelle Obama during a campaign stop at the Alliant Energy Amphitheater on Aug. 15, 2012. These two were just so cute on the campaign trail!
Barack Obama & Michelle Obama Embrace In Front of a Crowd
President Barack Obama hugs First Lady Michelle Obama on stage during their grassroots event at University of Iowa on Sept. 7, 2012. Despite being in front of so many people, the Obamas still managed to make this very intimate moment feel so special!
Barack Obama & Michelle Obama Hug It Out
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama embrace on stage during a campaign event at the University of Iowa on Sept. 7, 2012. These two were just so cute.
Barack Obama & Michelle Obama Hug During a Campaign Stop
First Lady Michelle Obama hugs her husband President Barack Obama on stage at his final campaign stop on the evening before the 2012 election in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, on November 6, 2012. You could just see how proud Mrs. Obama was of her husband at this moment.
Barack Obama Chats With Michelle Obama
President Barack Obama leans over to chat with First Lady Michelle Obama during the Inaugural parade in the reviewing stand in front of the White House on Pennsylvania Ave. on Jan. 21, 2013. We could tell this was a very intimate moment at a very public event! Don’t believe us? See the next photos!
Barack Obama Kisses Michelle Obama’s Hand
President Barack Obama kisses the hand of First Lady Michelle Obama during the Inaugural parade. It was a very precious moment…but it gets even better!
Michelle Obama & Barack Obama Kiss In Front of Their Daughters
President Barack Obama kisses First Lady Michelle Obama while their daughters Sasha, left, and Malia, second from left, take funny photos! Now that is a modern first family!
Barack Obama & Michelle Obama Greet Trick-Or-Treaters
President Barack Obama, First lady Michelle Obama, and her mother Marian Robinson hand out Halloween treats as they welcome local children and children of military families to ‘trick-or-treat’ on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on Oct. 31, 2013. We have a feeling the first couple gave out some pretty top-notch treats!
Barack & Michelle Obama Helping Kids During The White House Easter Egg Roll
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama were just too cute when they were photographed cheering on a little egg roller while hosting the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 21, 2014. Who wouldn’t want these two as their cheering squad?!
Barack Obama Kisses Michelle Obama In Front of the Easter Bunny
Things got a little bit awkward for the Easter Bunny when President Barack Obama kissed First Lady Michelle Obama on the Truman Balcony on April 21, 2014 for the annual Easter Egg Roll. We’re pretty sure the Easter Bunny may have blushed!
Michelle Obama & Barack Obama Holds Hands on the Anniversary of ‘Bloody Sunday’
First Lady Michelle Obama holds the hand of President Barack Obama as U.S. Rep. John Lewis speaks before a symbolic walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge on March 7, 2015, in Selma, AL. It was such a tender, special moment between the two during such an emotional, historic day.
Michelle Obama Fixes Barack Obama’s Bowtie
Even the President of the United States need a helping hand with his fashion every now and then. Here, First lady Michelle Obama adjusts the tie of President Barack Obama as they await the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan for a State Dinner at the White House in Washington on Sept. 25, 2015.
Barack Obama Bows to Michelle Obama
Who said chivalry is dead? In this photo from the Inaugural Ball, President Barack Obama bows as he and First Lady Michelle Obama get ready to dance at the Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington. That’s it: these two are officially relationship and marriage goals!
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