Having spent over three decades together and navigated two terms in the White House, Barack and Michelle Obama have one of today’s most famous political marriages. They met at a Chicago law firm in 1989, and while it was instant love for Barack, Michelle needed some convincing to go out with him. However, she didn’t hesitate to say yes when he proposed in 1992.
On Tuesday, the couple attended a stakeholder’s event that was marked by a truly emotional moment for the couple.
Michelle, 62, stepped onto the stage wearing a light-brown pencil skirt featuring a portrait of her late mother, Marian Robinson, who passed away in 2024 at the age of 86. According to CNN, the commemorative piece was specially commissioned with the assistance of her long-term stylist, Meredith Koop.
“I am so proud of my husband. He’s really messed up. I’m giving him some time, because this beautiful skirt that my stylist Meredith Koop picked out, that is a portrait — my favorite portrait of my mom — he didn’t know it existed until just a few minutes ago,” Michelle Obama said in her speech.
Barack got emotional and fought back his tears.
“I’ve had a few weeks to settle down in the beauty of this skirt, but it’s messing him up for good reason,” the former first lady continued, placing her hand on her husband. “But Marian would have been so proud, she was so proud of her son-in-law and the man that he is and has been to our family, always dreaming probably way too big, but always pulling it off. Thank you for doing this for the South Side of Chicago. I love you.”
It looked like Barack was indeed touched by the beautiful piece.
“I am a little shaken up by this because I love my mother-in-law,” the former president said.
Dubbed America’s “first grandmother” during the Obama presidency, Marian Robinson was instrumental in raising her granddaughters, Malia and Sasha. Despite residing in the White House, she intentionally avoided the limelight to focus entirely on her family. Images of the event and the touching tribute quickly went viral on social media, drawing widespread praise for Michelle’s unique skirt honoring her late mother.
“That skirt with her mom’s portrait made me cry. So lovely,” one person wrote.
Another added: “That skirt is a masterpiece! Your mother is beautiful.”
As always, there have been those who weren’t impressed by Michelle’s tribute to her mother and questioned her marriage, which by the way isn’t the first time.
“Why is the body language off,” someone commented. Another person added: “Also, she doesn’t look like she’s into kissing him.”
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