Jezebel: Malia Obama

Michelle Obama Reveals the President Is Kind of Freaking Out About Malia Dating

Cassie Murdoch — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:35:00 EST

Michelle Obama is out promoting her Let's Move campaign, and it seems that with every media appearance she reveals yet another charming detail about the First Family. Today Rachael Ray asked her about whether Malia is dating yet. To her great credit, Michelle kept her lips sealed: More »

The Obamas Go on an Adorable Family Outing

Cassie Murdoch — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:30:00 EST

The first family from left, Sasha Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama, and Malia Obama, walk together to the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) More »

Obama Shops For Daughters' Christmas Gifts With Reporters In Tow

Margaret Hartmann — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:20:00 EST

Hopefully Sasha and Malia Obama won't be going online or turning on the TV in the next few days, because every news outlet in America is reporting on what President Obama bought them for Christmas. This afternoon Obama took Bo to Pet Smart and bought him a bone and a chew toy for $41. Then he headed to Best Buy, where he bought the Wii game Just Dance 3 and two $50 iTunes gift cards. "The girls beat me every time on these dance games," he told reporters. "You'll never get a picture of me [playing] because I get graded F every time." More »

Obamas Present World's Least Awkward Family Photo

Margaret Hartmann — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:47:00 EST

Today the White House released the Obamas' new family portrait, the first since 2009, and proved that a family can be so sweet and attractive that it almost makes you angry. No one in this picture is giving her sister a dirty look, sprouting a gnarly zit, or wearing an ill-fitting and hideous dress. Suddenly all of our own favorite family portraits seem much less adorable. More »

The Obama Daughters' "Style" Should Not Be A Topic Of Discussion

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:05:00 EST

As if the Los Angeles Times' investigation into Malia Obama's mysterious growth spurt — "Estimates put her at 5'9" or 5'10"," the once-great newspaper noted, "definitely taller than most children her age" — weren't enough, as Sasha and Malia Obama grow, they are also increasingly subject to public attention for their "style." More »

The Curious Case Of Malia Obama's Growth Spurt

Margaret Hartmann — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 19:57:00 EST

There's a shocking report out of the White House today: Though she's only 13, Malia Obama is nearly as tall as her mother. The L.A. Times reports: "Estimates put her at 5-foot-9 or 5-foot-10, not that unusual for a child with tall parents, but definitely taller than most children her age." More »

Obama Pardons Set Of Turkeys Named 'Liberty' And 'Peace'

Whitney Jefferson — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:40:00 EST

"Some of you may know that recently I've been taking a series of executive actions that don't require congressional approval," quipped our President during his speech before he pardoned two Minnesotan turkeys named Peace and Liberty earlier this morning. Sasha and Malia were on hand for the festive pardoning as well, and, whoa, can we talk about how much they've both grown up since we last saw them? Malia looks to be almost as tall as her Presidential pop. More »

The "Scary Dad" Phenomenon

Anna North — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:38:00 EDT

Malia Obama turns thirteen next month, meaning our President will officially be the father of a teenager. He doesn't seem too worried: of his girls, he says, "I have men with guns that surround them often." And thus Obama joins the ranks of the Scary Dad. More »

Cuckolded Dad Sues Obama Daughters' School For $10 Million

Irin Carmon — Fri, 13 May 2011 10:30:17 EDT

Washington private school Sidwell Friends is being sued for $10 million by Arthur Newmyer, who says the school abetted his wife's affair with a school psychologist and caused both him and his daughter "severe emotional distress." More »

Michelle Obama Gets A Wonderful Birthday Surprise

Margaret Hartmann — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:45:00 EST

[Washington, D.C., January 17: As the Obama family arrives at a community service event honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Michelle Obama is surprised by everyone singing Stevie Wonder's version of "Happy Birthday." She turns 47 today. Image via AP.]

Sasha's Ready To Dig Into The Fresh Hawaiian Snow

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 10:58:00 EST

[Hawaii, December 27: President Barack Obama watches the apple of his eye while she admires her impressive mound of shaved ice at Kailua Beach Center. Image via Getty.]

Obama Calls On His Littlest Supporter

Margaret Hartmann — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 09:56:00 EST

[Washington, D.C., December 12: President Barack Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia pose for photos with children dressed as elves at a Christmas In Washington celebration. Image via Getty.]

Sasha Obama Is Distracted By ________

Erin Gloria Ryan — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 27: Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha stand for the National Anthem during a college basketball game between Howard University and Oregon State, which is coached by his Michelle's brother Craig Robinson. (Photo by Getty )

Obama Reveals Sasha & Malia's Halloween Costumes

Jessica Coen — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:31:00 EDT

Ryan Seacrest's interview with Obama wasn't even worth listening to, but there was one piece of information perhaps of interest: for Halloween, Malia was a Sour Patch Kid and Sasha dressed as a turkey. And with that, a nation softens. More »

A First Family Reunion

Margaret Hartmann — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 10:19:00 EDT

[Washington, D.C., October 3: President Barack Obama, and his daughters Sasha and Malia walk across the South Lawn of the White House after stepping off of Marine One. Image via AP.]

The Obamas' Sunday Best Is, In Fact, Pretty "Best"

Jessica Coen — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 09:51:00 EDT

[Washington, September 19: The First Family hoofs it to services at St. John's Episcopal Church. Enjoy those florals while you still can, ladies. Image via Getty.]

Media Tries, Fails To Effectively Stalk Obama Girls

Sadie Stein — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:20:00 EDT

By piecing together every clue to Sasha and Malia's existence, journos have managed to fashion — sort of — a picture of the first daughters' lives. More »

Malia's Braces Make Her Smile Even Brighter

Jessica Coen — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:17:00 EDT

[WASHINGTON - JULY 19: Malia Obama, daughter of U.S. President Barack Obama, attends a White House music series concert saluting Broadway in the East Room at the White House.]

Obama Family Does The Vacation March

Jessica Coen — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:00:00 EDT

[WASHINGTON - JULY 16: First lady Michelle Obama, Sasha Obama, U.S. President Barack Obama and Malia Obama walk toward Marine One while departing the White House on July 16, 2010 in Washington, DC.]

Sasha, Malia & Michelle Hang Loose

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:10:00 EDT

[Washington, DC; April 1. Image via AP.]

Terry Richardson's PR Pushback; Karl Lagerfeld Likes Escorts; Hello Kitty Wears Malia Obama

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Now begins the round of stories comparing Terry Richardson to Helmut Newton, wherein friends deny he could be any kind of a sexual predator. "You can't scare him," says Tom Ford. Why won't Richardson answer these allegations, then? [TDB]

Discussing Daughters' Weight Not The Best Way To Encourage Healthy Eating

Anna North — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:00:00 EST

Last week, Michelle Obama began discussion of her anti-obesity initiative by recalling a time when her own daughters' weight was "off balance." It's not the first time the Obamas have mentioned their kids' weight, and it's drawing widespread criticism. More »

Like Father, Like Daughter

Katy Kelleher — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:15:00 EST

[Kailua, Hawaii, January 1. Image via Getty.]

…And To All A Good Night

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:10:00 EST

[Washington, DC; December 22. Image via Getty.]

Joys For Tots

Anna Holmes — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:10:00 EST

[Washington, D.C., December 3. Image via Getty]

The Fir Flies

Anna Holmes — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EST

[Washington, D.C., November 27. Image via Getty]

Kate Moss's Deep Thoughts; Obama Girls Wear French Fashion

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:40:00 EST

Kate Moss says her motto is, "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels." [WWD]

Willem's Ass "Unlikely To Cause Sexual Excitement" • Malia: "I Just Like Having Knowledge"

Katy Kelleher — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:40:00 EST

• The British Ad Standards Authority have decided to go ahead and give this ad for Lars von Trier's new film Antichrist a pass because even though it shows a little naked ass, they don't find it particularly arousing. • More »

Obama Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Katy Kelleher — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:20:00 EST

Last night, Sasha and Malia Obama went to see the performer voted "worst celebrity influence" (Miley Cyrus, natch) live in concert. The "First Tweens" (a phrase we hope does not catch on) have also met the Jonas Brothers. [ABCNews] More »

Edward Norton On His Behind-The-Scenes Obama Documentary

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT

Today on Good Morning America, producer Edward Norton shared video of the Obama girls at home and Barack calling his grandmother from the HBO documentary By the People: The Election of Barack Obama, which premieres November 3. Clip at left. More »

Official First Family Portrait Released

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:20:00 EDT

Two things: 1. These people are ridiculously good-looking. 2. How happy are you that photographer Annie Leibovitz didn't turn the shot into a Photoshop of Horrors? [The Official White House Photostream] More »

Sister To Sister

Anna Holmes — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:10:00 EDT

[Washington, D.C., October 13. Image via Getty]

The Sunday Best

Anna Holmes — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:10:00 EDT

[Washington, D.C., October 11. Image via Getty]

Berlusconi Urged To Apologize For Sexist Remarks • Catholic Bishops Weigh In On Health Care

Katy Kelleher — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:20:00 EDT

• Silvio Berlusconi recently made headlines after insulting a female politician during a live television show. He told Rosy Bindi that "I recognize you are increasingly more beautiful than you are intelligent." She replied: More »

Happiness Is A Warm Puppy

Anna Holmes — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:10:00 EDT

[Washington, D.C., September 15. Image via Getty]

Keeping Michelle's Hair In Perspective

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:00:00 EDT

Jenee Desmond-Harris wrote a piece for Time titled "Why Michelle's Hair Matters." It's both refreshing and sad that black hair keeps making the news. More »

Combing Through The Deeply Rooted Politics Of Black Hair Issues

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:40:00 EDT

In today's New York Times, Catherine Saint Louis attempts to get to the root of the politics surrounding black hair. She touches on "good hair," the "creamy crack," Malia Obama's twists and Chris Rock's new documentary. She writes: More »

Free At Last

Anna Holmes — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:10:00 EDT

[Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland; August 23. Image via Getty]

Home Sweet Home

Anna Holmes — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:10:00 EDT

[Washington, D.C., August 17. Image via Getty]

Her Father's Daughter

Anna Holmes — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:10:00 EDT

[Washington, D.C., July 21. Image via Getty]