Happy birthday! Michelle Obama turns 61 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Washington
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The iconic and legendary lawyer turns 61 on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025.

Former First lady Michelle Obama is celebrating her 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed lawyers of her generation.

Popular lawyer Michelle Obama has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Obama, a cultural icon

Born in Chicago on January 17, 1964, Michelle Obama's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Obama's not just a great lawyer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Michelle hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Michelle Obama as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 61.

Happy Birthday, Michelle, you're the best!

Michelle Obama career in pictures

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