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Aug 29, 6:20 PM ET
Viola Davis to play Michelle Obama in new television series
The actress will star as the former first lady in a new anthology series called "First Ladies," which Davis is also set to executive produce.
Aug 29, 6:20 PM ET
Jul 25, 11:57 AM ET
Michelle Obama's advice for 1st-gen students
Michelle Obama hosted her annual Beating the Odds Summit at Howard University.
Jul 25, 11:57 AM ET
Jul 25, 11:40 AM ET
Michelle Obama's advice to 1st-gen college students: 'You are faster, quicker, smarter, sharper'
Michelle Obama hosted her annual Beating the Odds Summit at Howard University.
Jul 25, 11:40 AM ET
Jul 21, 1:50 PM ET
Michelle Obama named 2019's most admired woman in the world in new poll
Former first lady Michelle Obama was named 2019's most admired woman in a poll.
Jul 21, 1:50 PM ET
Jul 20, 10:10 AM ET
Michelle Obama takes apparent shot at Donald Trump on Twitter over Ilhan Omar attacks
The former first lady did not specifically refer to the president.
Jul 20, 10:10 AM ET
Jul 8, 5:01 PM ET
Michelle Obama rocks blonde ombre natural curls at 2019 Essence Music Festival
Michelle Obama wore her hair in blonde ombre natural curls at 2019's Essence Music Festival.
Jul 8, 5:01 PM ET
Jul 7, 8:29 PM ET
Michelle Obama won't comment on Biden apology, holds off on endorsement at Essence Festival
Former first lady Michelle Obama got a rock star's welcome at the Essence Festival on Saturday, but she deflected questions about the 2020 presidential race.
Jul 7, 8:29 PM ET
May 30, 11:39 PM ET
Michelle Obama shares sweetest tribute to 'Sesame Street'
The former first lady celebrated the legendary's show 50th anniversary.
May 30, 11:39 PM ET
Mar 26, 10:46 PM ET
Michelle Obama's 'Becoming' could be 'most successful memoir in history,' publisher says
Around 10 million copies of "Becoming" have been sold.
Mar 26, 10:46 PM ET
Mar 5, 9:20 PM ET
Michelle Obama answers self-care and parenting questions in candid Q&A
The former first lady took to Instagram to share what she's learned.
Mar 5, 9:20 PM ET
Feb 19, 6:14 AM ET
Woman who called Michelle Obama an 'ape in heels' pleads guilty to FEMA fraud
A West Virginia woman who grabbed national headlines in 2016 for calling then-first lady Michelle Obama an "ape" has pleaded guilty to embezzling $18,000 in federal aid.
Feb 19, 6:14 AM ET
Dec 27, 6:37 PM ET
Michelle Obama has ended Hillary Clinton's 17-year run as 'most admired woman,' according to Gallup
Hillary Clinton recently moved back into private life after a long career, while fellow former first lady Michelle Obama stepped into a new role promoting her new memoir.
Dec 27, 6:37 PM ET
Dec 14, 5:44 PM ET
Michelle Obama dances in surprise visit with Santa
The former first lady made a surprise visit to Children's Hospital Colorado, where a child taught her the Fortnite "Orange Justice" dance.
Dec 14, 5:44 PM ET
Dec 14, 4:20 PM ET
Michelle Obama does the Fortnite 'Orange Justice' dance with Santa
The former first lady made a surprise visit to Children's Hospital Colorado in Denver.
Dec 14, 4:20 PM ET
Dec 5, 7:30 PM ET
A blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment between George W. Bush and Michelle Obama at his dad's funeral
Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Michelle Obama shared a handshake and special moment at his father's funeral.
Dec 5, 7:30 PM ET
Nov 30, 6:51 PM ET
Michelle Obama visits Union Square Barnes & Noble in New York City
Obama's book, "Becoming," is already a best-seller.
Nov 30, 6:51 PM ET
Nov 30, 5:17 PM ET
Michelle Obama's memoir 'Becoming' sells 2 million copies in 15 days to become bestselling book of 2018, publisher says
The former first lady opened up about her marriage and miscarriages in the book.
Nov 30, 5:17 PM ET
Nov 30, 3:20 PM ET
Michelle Obama says her brother is still their mother's favorite, shares her post-White House bucket list
The former first lady's memoir, "Becoming," was released on Nov. 13.
Nov 30, 3:20 PM ET
Nov 16, 7:32 PM ET
Michelle Obama's 'Becoming': Women applaud her decision to share miscarriage trauma
Miscarriage is “lonely, painful, and demoralizing,” Obama wrote in her book.
Nov 16, 7:32 PM ET
Nov 16, 6:43 PM ET
Michelle Obama opens up about her miscarriage, going through IVF and Donald Trump in ABC News prime-time special for new memoir 'Becoming'
Michelle Obama spoke to ABC News' Robin Roberts for a prime-time ABC special.
Nov 16, 6:43 PM ET
Nov 16, 6:41 PM ET
Michelle Obama on why she'll never forgive Trump, in her own words: Exclusive audio from memoir 'Becoming'
Michelle Obama says in her own words from her memoir she feared for her family's safety as Donald Trump and others questioned Barack Obama's birth certificate.
Nov 16, 6:41 PM ET
Nov 16, 6:40 PM ET
Michelle Obama reflects on being the first black first lady and her reaction to Donald Trump winning the presidency
Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks about past fertility and marital struggles, and her profound anger at President Donald Trump in her memoir, "Becoming."
Nov 16, 6:40 PM ET
Nov 16, 6:39 PM ET
Michelle Obama on whether she thought her husband could win; bruising campaign to the White House
Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks to "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts on a range of topics in exclusive interview.
Nov 16, 6:39 PM ET
Nov 16, 6:36 PM ET
Michelle Obama shares lesson she's learned during her 26-year marriage: 'My happiness was up to me'
Michelle Obama delves into her marriage in her new memoir "Becoming."
Nov 16, 6:36 PM ET
Nov 16, 6:34 PM ET
5 takeaways from Michelle Obama's exclusive interview with Robin Roberts
Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks to "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts for an ABC News special.
Nov 16, 6:34 PM ET
Nov 13, 4:37 PM ET
Michelle Obama speaks out on historic midterms and whether Hillary Clinton should run in 2020
The former first lady speaks about her marriage, her time in the White House and more in "Becoming."
Nov 13, 4:37 PM ET
Nov 13, 3:08 PM ET
Michelle Obama says Malia and Sasha are 'thriving,' thanks Jenna and Barbara Bush and Chelsea Clinton who 'always had their backs'
Obama writes about her family and her time in the White House in her new memoir, "Becoming."
Nov 13, 3:08 PM ET
Nov 13, 2:07 PM ET
Michelle Obama says her brother is still their mother's favorite
Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, reflect on growing up on Chicago's South Side, plus the former first lady shares how her daughters have gotten guidance from the Bush sisters.
Nov 13, 2:07 PM ET
Nov 13, 1:52 PM ET
Michelle Obama on historic midterms and whether Hillary Clinton should run in 2020
The former first lady speaks out in an exclusive live interview with ABC News' Robin Roberts in Chicago about her memoir, "Becoming," the outcome of the midterm elections and 2020 prospects.
Nov 13, 1:52 PM ET
Nov 13, 9:35 AM ET
Michelle Obama on her marriage, husband's grueling campaign
In an exclusive interview with ABC News' Robin Roberts, the former first lady opens up about her journey from a working-class Chicago neighborhood to the White House.
Nov 13, 9:35 AM ET
Nov 12, 5:46 PM ET
Michelle Obama on what she would tell her pre-White House self
The former first lady also spoke out in an exclusive interview with ABC News' Robin Roberts about her marriage and how the campaign trail tested her resilience.
Nov 12, 5:46 PM ET
Nov 12, 4:25 PM ET
From Michelle Obama's humble Chicago upbringing to the White House: Part 1
Ahead of her memoir, "Becoming," the former first lady takes ABC News' Robin Roberts back to the Chicago neighborhood where she learned the value of hard work.
Nov 12, 4:25 PM ET
Nov 12, 4:25 PM ET
Michelle Obama opens up about miscarriage, IVF and marriage counseling: Part 2
The former first lady shares her struggle with infertility and that she and her husband sought marriage counseling in hopes that other young couples will know they are not alone.
Nov 12, 4:25 PM ET
Nov 12, 4:25 PM ET
How Michelle Obama reacted to Donald Trump winning the presidency: Part 4
"I implored people to focus and to think about what it takes to be commander in chief," Obama told Roberts. "It's amazing to me that we still have to tell people about the importance of voting."
Nov 12, 4:25 PM ET
Nov 12, 4:25 PM ET
Michelle Obama on the bruising campaign to the White House: Part 3
The former first lady writes in "Becoming" that she will "never forgive" President Trump for challenging the legitimacy of her husband's birth certificate.
Nov 12, 4:25 PM ET
Nov 12, 4:25 PM ET
Michelle Obama surprises students in a dance class at her former high school: Part 5
The former first lady visits her alma mater, Whitney Young High School, where she said, "You were encouraged to work hard here and to excel... So I felt free here."
Nov 12, 4:25 PM ET
Nov 12, 4:25 PM ET
Michelle Obama reflects on what she wants her legacy to be: Part 6
The former first lady, whose memoir, "Becoming" is out on Nov. 13, hopes that by sharing her story, she'll inspire the next generation.
Nov 12, 4:25 PM ET
Nov 12, 1:40 PM ET
Michelle Obama surprises a dance class at her former high school and it's amazing: ABC News Exclusive
Obama visited her hometown of Chicago with Robin Roberts ahead of the release of her memoir "Becoming."
Nov 12, 1:40 PM ET
Nov 12, 3:29 AM ET
TRANSCRIPT: 'GMA' co-anchor Robin Roberts interviews former first lady Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama reveals the extraordinary highs and devastating lows that marked her journey from a working-class neighborhood in Chicago to the White House.
Nov 12, 3:29 AM ET
Nov 12, 1:02 AM ET
Michelle Obama opens up in an exclusive interview with Robin Roberts
In a special edition of 20/20, Michelle Obama discussed her new book, "Becoming."
Nov 12, 1:02 AM ET
Nov 11, 2:38 PM ET
Michelle Obama on the bruising campaign to the White House
The former first lady reflects on the advice she'd give her pre-White House self in an ABC News special with Robin Roberts to discuss her memoir, "Becoming."
Nov 11, 2:38 PM ET
Nov 11, 5:02 AM ET
'A First Lady's Journey- Becoming Michelle Obama with Robin Roberts' airs Tonight 9/8c
An interview eight years in the making, Michelle Obama in an exclusive event special with Robin Roberts. 'A First Lady's Journey - Becoming Michelle Obama' airs tonight at 9/8c only on ABC.
Nov 11, 5:02 AM ET
Nov 10, 2:44 AM ET
Michelle Obama details why she'll never forgive President Trump
In her memoir, the former first lady said she was worried about her family after he and others questioned Barack Obama's birth certificate.
Nov 10, 2:44 AM ET
Nov 9, 8:10 PM ET
Michelle Obama surprises students at former high school, room erupts with joy
Former first lady Michelle Obama visited a dance class at her old high school Whitney Young Magnet High School for an ABC News special for her new memoir 'Becoming' with ABC News' Robin Roberts.
Nov 9, 8:10 PM ET
Nov 9, 2:31 PM ET
Michelle Obama talks to Robin Roberts for ABC special on her new memoir, 'Becoming'
ABC News' Robin Roberts' interview with the former first lady airs in an ABC prime-time special on Sunday, Nov. 11, at 9 p.m. EST.
Nov 9, 2:31 PM ET
Nov 9, 2:20 PM ET
Michelle Obama opens up about miscarriage, new memoir 'Becoming'
The former first lady also speaks out about President Trump and more in an exclusive interview with ABC News' Robin Roberts ahead of the release of her memoir.
Nov 9, 2:20 PM ET
Nov 2, 1:30 PM ET
Michelle Obama takes Robin Roberts back to her childhood home in ABC News prime-time special for her new memoir 'Becoming'
The former first lady's book, "Becoming," will be released on Nov. 13.
Nov 2, 1:30 PM ET
Sep 29, 10:30 AM ET
Michelle Obama earns rock star's welcome at voting rally in South Florida
The former first lady spoke to supporters at the University of Miami.
Sep 29, 10:30 AM ET
Sep 26, 11:36 AM ET
Michelle Obama will speak to Robin Roberts in prime-time special before book release
The former first lady's memoir "Becoming" will be released on Nov. 13.
Sep 26, 11:36 AM ET
Sep 24, 6:29 PM ET
Tickets to Michelle Obama's book tour selling out fast
The former first lady begins to an unprecedented arena tour with tickets selling quickly.
Sep 24, 6:29 PM ET