Malia Obama is a total fashionista! See the eldest Obama daughter’s best looks from her young days to now, right here.
Malia Obama was born on July 4, 1998, in Chicago, Illinois, to former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. She was thrust into the spotlight as a young girl, with her father becoming President of the United States in 2009, when she was just 11 years old. She completed her high school education at the prestigious Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C., along with her younger sister Sasha.
Malia attended Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C., before enrolling at Harvard University, where she graduated in 2021. After college, she pursued a career in entertainment, working as a writer on Donald Glover‘s series Swarm. She later made her directorial debut with the short film The Heart, which premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival under the name Malia Ann.
Scroll through the gallery to see photos of Malia from her White House years to today.
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Malia Obama in 2017
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Former First Lady Michelle Obama and Malia visit the Tirta Empul Temple during a family holiday in Bali, Indonesia. The Obamas were in Bali as part of a ten-day family vacation in 2017.
July 4, 2019, 11:44AM 2 of 22
Malia Shopping in Los Angeles
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Malia Obama was spotted grocery shopping in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 28, 2023. She wore long denim shorts and a printed button-down for her solo outing. She finished her look with sneakers and a brown shoulder bag
July 28, 2023, 4:40PM 3 of 22
Malia Obama grocery shopping
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Malia Obama was seen grabbing avocados and brown eggs while grocery shopping in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 28, 2023. She looked stylish.
July 28, 2023, 4:40PM 4 of 22
Malia Obama in 2017
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Student style! Malia Obama smiles while out and about in New York on Mar. 29, 2017. She wore loose jeans, a brown top, and white sneakers while slicking her hair back into a ponytail and toting along a leather backpack.
July 3, 2022, 10:23PM 5 of 22
Malia Obama in WeHo
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Malia Obama meets up with a friend at Alfred Coffee in West Hollywood on Jan. 25, 2022. She wore khakis and Nike sneakers, with her hair in long braids. Noticing the cameras, Malia seemed a bit peeved about the lack of privacy.
July 3, 2022, 10:23PM
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Malia Obama in New York
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Malia Obama dons a red parka while out in NYC on Mar. 30, 2017. She carried her stand-by patterned brown backpack.
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Malia Obama & Mom Michelle in Bali
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Malia and mom Michelle Obama visit the Tirta Empul Temple during a family holiday in Bali, Indonesia on Jun. 27, 2017. She wore a white baseball hat and baggy vintage tee shirt.
July 3, 2022, 10:23PM 8 of 22
Malia Obama in 2018
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Malia Obama dons a denim jacket and leggings while out and about in New York on Jun. 4, 2018. Her hair was in long braids and she wore tan, suede shoes.
July 3, 2022, 10:23PM 9 of 22
Malia & Sasha Leave the White House for Vacation
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Malia Obama, left, and Sasha Obama, right, walk from the White House, in Washington, to board Marine One on Aug. 6, 2016. Their parents, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, were close behind. The Family was en route to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and on to Martha’s Vineyard for a family vacation.
July 4, 2019, 12:10PM 10 of 22
Malia Hugs Her Dad
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Barack Obama hugs his daughter Malia, after singing Happy Birthday to her, at the Fourth of July White House party in 2016. Janelle Monáe was also in attendance.
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Malia on Vacation With Her Family
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Barack Obama and daughter Malia arrive on Air Force One. The first family were taking their annual vacation to Hawaii in 2016.
July 4, 2019, 12:11PM 12 of 22
Malia Obama & Her Dad
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President Barack Obama and Malia walk across the South Lawn of the White House. The then 17-year-old was among the millions of U.S. high school seniors nervously taking standardized tests and completing college admissions applications, before spending months anxiously waiting to find out if they got into their dream school. Malia was eventually accepted into Harvard.
July 4, 2019, 12:08PM 13 of 22
The Obamas at the White House Easter Egg Roll
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Family portrait! President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha pose for a family portrait with Bo and Sunny in the Rose Garden of the White House on Easter Sunday. It was for the annual Easter Egg Roll, which took place on Apr. 6, 2015.
July 4, 2019, 12:08PM 14 of 22
Malia, Sasha & Michelle
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Michelle Obama, Malia Obama and Sasha Obama walk across the tarmac before boarding Air Force One. The first family was traveling to Westchester County, NY., to attend the wedding ceremony of White House chef Sam Kass and MSNBC host Alex Wagner.
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Malia Enjoys Shaved Ice
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Malia Enjoys Shave Ice with Her Dad, then the President, while on vacation in Kailua, Hawaii. The family took a two-week holiday to the island in January 2011.
July 4, 2019, 12:03PM 16 of 22
Malia & Michelle at the 2010 Easter Egg Roll
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First Lady Michelle Obama and daughter Malia match in pretty cardigans at the 2010 Easter Egg Roll at the White House. The pair watched as the cast of ‘Glee’ performed.
July 4, 2019, 12:01PM 17 of 22
Malia Arrives in Chicago
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Malia Obama and the First Family arrive in Chicago for Memorial Day Weekend in 2010. She looked summer-ready in white shorts and green sandals.
July 4, 2019, 12:00PM 18 of 22
Malia & Her Mom in 2008
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Malia and Michelle Obama match in stunning red dresses as they listen to prior Barack Obama’s victory speech. The part was held in 2008 at Grant Park, Chicago.
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Malia Obama Celebrates With Her Dad
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President-elect Barack Obama embraces his daughter Malia after he delivered an address at Grant Park in Chicago. Obama defeated Republican presidential candidate John McCain to become the 44th President of the United States.
July 4, 2019, 11:55AM 20 of 22
Malia’s Birthday in 2008
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Barack Obama, a then presidential hopeful, Michelle, and Sasha sing happy birthday to Malia, during an Independence Day house party, in Pella, Iowa. She wore a stunning blue dress on her birthday in 2008.
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Malia & Barack in Iowa
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Barack Obama & Malia Obama In Des Moines, Iowa. The proud dad said his girls were fans of Hannah Montana and Beyonce at this age.
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Malia and Sasha Obama
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Malia and Sasha at the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Illinois, on June 18, 2026.
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