Michelle, Barack Obama Celebrate Daughter Sasha on Her Birthday: "My Sweet Girl"

• Michelle and Barack Obama shared a rare vacation photo for their daughter Sasha's 24th birthday
• Michelle penned a heartfelt message, expressing pride in seeing her daughter grow into a pretty woman
• Obama stated that watching his lastborn grow into the incredible woman is nothing but a true gift

Former US president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are celebrating their daughter Sasha's birthday.

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Sasha marked her 24th birthday on Tuesday, June 10.

According to Hola.com, the beautiful lass celebrated the occasion privately.

Her parents were there to pamper her with love.

Michelle and Obama both shared a rare photo of their family on vacation. They shared the same photo on their social media pages.

The lovely image showed Barack and Michelle alongside their daughter, Sasha and Malia, 26, on what appeared to be a tropical or beachy vacation.

Malia could be seen wearing a stylish green outfit while the former first lady rocked black and the 44th POTUS opted for white tones, wearing a white polo shirt and grey pants.

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For the birthday girl (Sasha), she looked gorgeous and stunning for her occasion.

She wore her long hair straightened and styled in an outfit consisting of a fitted brown top paired with a long black skirt. To complete the look, she accessorised with a bold silver necklace.

The photo marks a rare moment when the Obama family shares new images of their children, along with a rare personal message from the Obamas.

This is especially rare considering that their daughters do not have public Instagram accounts.

While details about Sasha's activities on her birthday remain unknown, she is based in Los Angeles, where she lives alongside her older sister.

The two sisters are frequently spotted together at various events and outings, often seen with a shared group of friends, strengthening their bond over the years.

Michelle, Barack Obama lovely tributes

Captioning the photo, the parents poured their hearts out to their lastborn.

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Michelle expressed her pride as a mother.

"Happy birthday to my sweet girl, Sasha! Can’t believe how quickly time has flown. I’m so proud of the woman you’ve become. Love you always," Michelle wrote.

On his side, Obama noted that watching Sasha grow is a gift and he's proud of her.

Happy birthday, Sasha! Watching you grow into the incredible woman you are has been a true gift. I’ll always be proud of you and will always be here for you.

Why did Malia drop Obama's name?

Previously, Michelle shared her thoughts on how both of her daughters are navigating adulthood and working to define their own identities outside of the public's perception of them.

She highlighted Malia's creative journey, mentioning her 2024 short film The Heart, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

In the film’s credits, Malia opted to use "Malia Ann", her first and middle name, without including the Obama surname.

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Obama had echoed similar sentiments in October 2024 during his appearance on The Pivot Podcast.

Proud of Malia's achievement in film, he expressed how she had made the deliberate decision not to use the Obama name, reinforcing her desire to create her own path.

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