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Malia Obama

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Malia Obama
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Malia Obama (right) 2009
BornMalia Ann Obama
(1998-07-04) July 4, 1998 (age 26)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
💼 Occupation
👴 👵 Parent(s)Michelle Obama
Barack Obama
👪 RelativesFamily of Barack Obama

Malia Ann Obama..[1] ( mə-LEE-ə; born July 4, 1998)[2] is an American filmmaker and writer, and the eldest daughter of former U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama [3][4]. Known for her work in television and film, Malia began pursuing a career in the entertainment industry following her time as First Daughter.[5][6]

Early life[edit]

Malia Obama was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She spent much of her childhood in the public eye after her father was elected President of the United States in 2008. She attended Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C.[7], graduating in 2016. After a gap year, she enrolled at Harvard University in 2017 and graduated in 2021[8].

Malia Obama and her younger sister Sasha Obama were named two of "The Most Influential Teens of 2014" by TIME magazine.[9]

Early Career and Internships Career[edit]

In March 2016, Malia Obama acted as an informal translator for her father, President Barack Obama, during their visit to Cuba. She translated Spanish to English during a meal in Old Havana, showcasing her language skills during the historic trip.[10]

In the summer of 2016, Malia Obama interned at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid, Spain, during her gap year before attending Harvard University. Malia, who was proficient in Spanish, had previously served as an unofficial translator during her father's visit to Cuba.[11][12]

In June 2016, Obama travelled to Liberia in Western Africa to promote the Let Girls Learn Peace initiative, a $27 million aid program. She then participated in a panel discussion in Morocco with Freida Pinto, Meryl Streep, and Isha Sesay of CNN. Obama met with Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first elected African female head of state (President of Liberia from 2006 to 2018).[13]

Malia's involvement in the entertainment industry began with internships during her teenage years. In 2015, she interned on HBO's Girls, created by Lena Dunham, followed by a role on the set of Halle Berry’s CBS series Extant [8]. In early 2017, she worked as an intern at The Weinstein Company[14] in New York, a position that predated the public revelations about Harvey Weinstein's misconduct [8].

Writing and Filmmaking Career[edit]

In 2023, Malia contributed as a writer to the Amazon Prime series Swarm, which was created by Donald Glover and Janine Nabers. She co-wrote the show's fifth episode, "Girl Bye." Both Glover and Nabers noted her professionalism and dedication to the project[15][16]. In an interview, former President Barack Obama discussed watching the series due to his daughter's involvement. While he expressed admiration for the show, he admitted finding certain aspects "a little disturbing," referring to some of the more intense scenes.[17][18]

Malia made her directorial debut[19] in 2024 with The Heart, a 19-minute short film produced by Glover's company, Gilga[20]. The film, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, centers on a man grieving the death of his mother after a disagreement and an unusual request in her will[21][22]. To distance herself from her family's political legacy,[23] she chose to be credited as "Malia Ann" for this project [24][25]. Reception to the film was mixed, with some critics accusing her of benefiting from nepotism. Reviews on the platform Letterboxd averaged 3.2 out of 5, with some describing the film as "half-baked" [25][22].

Despite these critiques, Malia was awarded the inaugural Young Spirit Award at the Deauville American Film Festival in France, where she presented the film [26].

Public Persona and Fashion[edit]

Malia Obama has gained recognition not only for her work in film but also for her distinct fashion sense[27]. She has been described as a fashion figure.[28][5] For example, at the Deauville American Film Festival, she wore a Vivienne Westwood ensemble, which drew attention[29] for its signature corset-style top and layered skirt. Malia described it as a unique experience, expressing admiration for the designer's work despite her self-professed limited knowledge of fashion[30][31]

Personal Life[edit]

Though Malia grew up in the public eye, she has kept much of her personal life private. Unlike her parents[32], she has shown little interest in pursuing a political career, focusing instead on her work in the entertainment industry[33]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Malia Obama". The Independent. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
  2. ↑ Sprankles, Julie; Sprankles, Julie (2020-07-04). "Get to Know Malia Obama". SheKnows. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
  3. ↑ Obama, Barack (2010-11-23). Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters. Penguin Random House Children's UK. ISBN 978-1-4464-3092-7. Search this book on
  4. ↑ Tieck, Sarah (2009-09-01). Sasha & Malia Obama: Historic First Kids: Historic First Kids. ABDO. ISBN 978-1-61714-199-7. Search this book on
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Logan, Elizabeth (2024-09-09). "Malia Obama Wore Schoolgirl Couture to Screen Her Directorial Debut". Glamour. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  6. ↑ Cohen, Danielle (2024-09-09). "Malia Obama Knows Her Way Around a Red Carpet". The Cut. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  7. ↑ "Here's Everything We Know About Sasha Obama's Time In College". Yahoo Entertainment. 2024-09-05. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Rahman, Abid (2017-01-20). "Malia Obama to Intern for Harvey Weinstein". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  9. ↑ "The 25 Most Influential Teens of 2014". Time. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  10. ↑ Naja Rayne (March 21, 2016). "Malia Works as Translator for President Obama During Family's Historic Cuba Trip". people.com.
  11. ↑ "Malia Obama to spend summer as an intern at U.S. Embassy in Spain". foxnews.com. 28 June 2016. Archived from the original on May 16, 2017. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  12. ↑ "Malia Obama Archives". Us Weekly. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
  13. ↑ "Michelle, Malia and Sasha Obama travel abroad to promote 'Let Girls Learn' initiative". yahoo.com.
  14. ↑ "When Obamas Came Under Fire For Allowing Their Daughter to Intern With Harvey Weinstein - Inquisitr". www.inquisitr.com. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  15. ↑ "Donald Glover's 'Swarm' is like 'a sister' to 'Atlanta', says co-creator". EW.com. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  16. ↑ Brisco, Elise. "'Atlanta's Donald Glover praises Malia Obama as an upcoming show writer: 'She's really focused'". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  17. ↑ "Barack Obama Found 'Swarm' to Be "A Little Disturbing," Despite Daughter Malia's Involvement in It | Decider". Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  18. ↑ Bowenbank, Starr (2023-06-27). "Barack Obama Says He Watched Daughter Malia's Work on 'Swarm' — Even the 'Disturbing' Parts". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  19. ↑ "Netizens Gasp at Malia Obama's Real Voice in a Rare Red Carpet Interview: "She Sounds Unique" - Inquisitr". www.inquisitr.com. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  20. ↑ McBride, Jessica (2024-09-08). "Fans React to Hearing Malia Obama's Voice for 1st Time in Rare Red Carpet Appearance". Heavy.com. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  21. ↑ Sharf, Zack (2023-04-04). "Malia Obama Developing Short Film at Donald Glover's Company; He Told Her: 'If You Make a Bad Film, It Will Follow You Around'". Variety. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Nelken-Zitser, Joshua. "Malia Obama made her directorial debut at Sundance with a short film about a grieving son. Reviewers weren't impressed". Business Insider. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  23. ↑ Mzezewa, Tariro (2024-02-22). "Looks Like Malia Obama Is Dropping Her Last Name". The Cut. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  24. ↑ Rahbar, Sabba (February 21, 2024). "Malia Obama embraces new stage name during Hollywood directing career debut". NBC Connecticut.
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 "Malia Dropped Her Last Name". Marie Claire. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  26. ↑ "Malia Obama Makes Rare Red Carpet Appearance at French Film Festival: 'A Little Bit Terrified'". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  27. ↑ Prince, Kate (2024-08-17). "Malia Obama's Post White House Style Transformation". The List. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  28. ↑ Jackson, Hannah (2024-02-02). "Malia Obama Is the Reigning Queen of Gen Z Style". Vogue. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  29. ↑ "Everyone Is Talking About Malia Obama's Plaid Dress She Wore in France". The Root. 2024-09-09. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  30. ↑ "Malia Obama Makes Rare Red Carpet Appearance at French Film Festival: 'A Little Bit Terrified'". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  31. ↑ "Malia Obama looks effortlessly cool in Vivienne Westwood at the Deauville Film Festival". Harper's BAZAAR. 2024-09-09. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  32. ↑ "Barack Obama Reveals Why His Daughters Will Never Go Into Politics". HuffPost. 2024-06-17. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  33. ↑ Jackson, Hannah (2024-02-02). "Malia Obama Is the Reigning Queen of Gen Z Style". Vogue. Retrieved 2024-09-10.

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