Michelle Obama: See photos of her through the years
See Michelle Obama's transformation through the years, from childhood to the White House and beyond.
Mark Wilson/Getty ImagesMichelle LaVaughn Robinson was born Jan. 17, 1964, in Chicago.
None, NoneShe married Barack Obama Oct. 3, 1992.
Tim Dillon, XXX USATIn 2004, Barack delivered the keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention.
Eileen Blass, XXX - USATIn 2004, the couple sat with daugthers Sasha and Malia in a hotel room while waiting for the results of the Illinois senate race …
Scott Olson, Getty Images… and shortly after, celebrated his victory.
Scott Olson, Getty ImagesOn Jan. 4, 2005, the family posed for a reenactment of Barack Obama's swearing-in ceremony to the U.S. Senate.
Alex Wong, Getty ImagesA few months later, Michelle and Barack attended the NAACP Image Awards.
Frederick M. Brown, Getty ImagesIn 2007, the Obamas braved the Illinois winter after Barack declared his candidacy for president.
Anne Ryan, USATIn warmer weather, Michelle campaigned on behalf of her husband in Iowa a few months later.
Charles Ommanney, Getty ImagesBefore speaking at a primary rally in Minnesota, Michelle and Barack shared a fist bump.
Morry Gash, APAnd later that summer, she spoke on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention.
Sam Riche/USA TODAYMalia, 10, and Sasha, 7, joined mom onstage after her speech.
Sam Riche, USATMichelle's brother, Craig Robinson, also attended the convention.
Rick Friedman, Corbis Via Getty ImagesOn Nov. 4, 2008, the Obama family greeted supporters and celebrated Barack Obama's victory to become the first black president of the United States.
Jack Gruber, USATMichelle and Barack waved to onlookers during the Inaugural Parade on Jan. 20, 2009.
Jud McCrehin, USATThat night, Michelle donned a gorgeous custom white gown (that would later go on display in the Smithsonian!) at the Inaugural Ball after Barack was sworn in as president.
Jeff Zelevansky, Getty ImagesAs first lady, Obama worked to reduce childhood obesity, in part by organizing fun activities to encourage children to get and stay active.
Gerald Herbert, APTo further her initiative, she invited children to help harvest vegetables from the White House kitchen garden
H. Darr Beiser, USAT… and visited schools to teach them to adopt similar habits.
H. Darr Beiser, USATMichelle Obama's big goal: Make healthy eating fun.
Carolyn Kaster, APShe even published a book on the topic: "American Grown: How the White House Kitchen Garden Inspires Families, Schools, and Communities."
NONEObama also hosted fun holiday events, like this Halloween party at the White House that turned into a "Thriller" dance party.
NICHOLAS KAMM, AFP/Getty ImagesAnd she got festive with Malia and Sasha at a Fourth of July party.
Alex Brandon, APAfter moving to the White House, celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz visited to snap a family portrait.
Annie Leibovitz, The White HouseMichelle and Barack waved to a parade in Oslo before the president was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009.
JEWEL SAMAD, AFP/Getty ImagesLater that evening, the two dressed to the nines for the Nobel Banquet.
LISE ASERUD, AFP/Getty ImagesOver the years, Obama has spent time with major leaders, like Hillary Clinton
Gerald Herbert, AP… Nelson Mandela
DEBBIE YAZBEK, AFP/Getty Images… and Prince Harry.
SAUL LOEB, AFP/Getty ImagesIn 2012, Obama returned to the Democratic National Convention wearing a dress from one of her favorite designers, Tracy Reese.
Jae C. Hong, APShe spoke to a massive crowd in Charlotte, N.C.
EILEEN BLASS,USA TODAYAnd through all the campaign madness, she and Barack remained #CoupleGoals.
Jim Lo Scalzo, Detroit Free Press-USA TODAY NetworkAfter Barack Obama won re-election, the two walked together through another inaugural parade in 2013.
Andrew P. Scott, USATObama was a frequent talk-show guest, and grew close with Oprah Winfrey.
Scott Olson, Getty ImagesShe also spent some time on the set of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" …
Andrew Lipovsky, NBC… where she performed some pretty goofy sketches.
Lloyd Bishop, APShe visited "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" to do some push-ups …
Michael Rozman, AP… and dance.
Michael Rozman, APShe also busted a move with the cast of "So You Think You Can Dance"
Olivier Douliery / POOL, EPA… and with Jimmy Fallon.
Douglas Gorenstein, NBCContinuing her streak of pop culture influence, the first lady presented the award for best picture at the 2013 Oscars.
Kevin Winter, Getty ImagesThrough her time in the White House and beyond, Michelle Obama remains a fashion icon.
New York Daily News Archive, NY Daily News Via Getty ImagesShe posed with Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour at the grand opening of Wintour's Costume Center at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2014.
Paul Zimmerman, WireImageIn 2009, she was Glamour magazine's woman of the year.
GlamourA year later, she posed with designer Jason Wu while donating her first inaugural gown to the Smithsonian's collection of First Ladies' gowns.
SHAWN THEW, EPAObama also posed for the cover of Ladies' Home Journal.
Kwaku Alston For Ladies' Home JournalAnd appeared on the cover of Essence with her mother, Marian Shields Robinson.
TIMOTHY WHITE, PR NEWSWIREAARP released a special cover of the first lady for her 50th birthday in 2014.
PR NEWSWIREBefore President Obama finished his second term, the two attended the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Phoenix Awards Dinner in September 2016.
Chris Kleponis, AFP/Getty ImagesNow a former first lady, Michelle Obama unveiled her portrait at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington on Feb. 12, 2018.
Mark Wilson, Getty ImagesIn November 2018, Obama released her best-selling memoir, "Becoming."
CrownShe promoted the book on tour, where she discussed highlights of her childhood, career and time in the White House
CJ GUNTHER, EPA-EFE… and was interviewed by high-profile friends and colleagues, like Oprah Winfrey.
Scott Olson, Getty ImagesThough her time in the White House has ended, Michelle Obama continues to inspire Americans across the country.
JASON REDMOND, AFP/Getty ImagesAt the 2019 Grammy Awards, host Alicia Keys talked about female empowerment while introducing Lady Gaga, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Obama and Jennifer Lopez.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAYMichelle Obama made a surprise visit with Gila River Indian Community students in Chandler, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2019.
Rob Schumacher, The RepublicIn December 2019, she was joined by Julia Roberts in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, for the Asia-Pacific conference, which focused on promoting women's education and empowerment.
Mohd Rasfan, AFP Via Getty Images