Michelle Obama turns 50 on Friday as one of America's most respected women.
Michelle Obama, married for 21 years and with two daughters, Malia, 15 and Sasha, 12, is a history maker in her own right as the first African American first lady.
Michelle Obama with degrees from Princeton and Harvard Universities after a modest upbringing in Chicago.While her husband pursued a low-paid career in Illinois politics before climbing the national stage, Michelle Obama was the family's main breadwinner as the vice president of a Chicago hospital.
The former Michelle Robinson did not take to politics quickly in the shadow of her high-wattage husband and was even a liability early on in his 2008 campaign.
But she has evolved into a polished performer and - at key moments in the president's re-election bid - breathed new life into his political persona when he seemed weary and uninspired
US first lady Michelle Obama’s birthday on Friday but it was decided to host the celebrations on the Saturday night
Sir Paul McCartney and wife Nancy Shevell were among the 500 guests at the US first lady's star-studded bash at the White House in Washington D.C. on Saturday night.
Other guests included Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Jennifer Hudson, Janelle Monae, Mary J. Blige, Angela Bassett, Samuel L. Jackson, Grant Hill, Alonzo Mourning, Ledisi, Emmett Smith, Star Jones, Al Roker, Steve Harvey, Magic Johnson, Billie Jean King and Michael Jordan.
John Legend and Beyoncé, who attended the party with her mother Tina Knowles, both performed
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