Barack, Michelle Obama Celebrate Daughter Malia's 27th Birthday

On July 4th, Barack and Michelle Obama celebrated their eldest daughter Malia Obama's 27th birthday with heartfelt tributes and a throwback photo from the White House rooftop in 2014, where they watched fireworks together. Michelle praised Malia as a smart, strong, and beautiful young woman, while Barack expressed pride in her ability to light up their world. Malia, a Harvard graduate, has pursued a filmmaking career, directing ads, writing for the Amazon Prime series "Swarm," and debuting her short film "The Heart" at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, earning several awards. The Obamas also recently celebrated their younger daughter Sasha's 24th birthday, sharing a family photo and expressing pride in her growth. Both daughters lived in the White House during their father's presidency, but have since kept their lives relatively private. Malia has notably chosen to drop the "Obama" surname professionally as she builds her career in the entertainment industry.