June 17th 2024.
During a recent fundraising event for President Joe Biden in Los Angeles, former President Barack Obama shared some insights about his daughters Malia and Sasha. He revealed that they have no interest in pursuing political careers, a decision that was influenced by their mother Michelle Obama's advice.
According to People, the 62-year-old Obama spoke candidly during a conversation with Jimmy Kimmel and Biden at the Peacock Theater. When Kimmel asked him which of his daughters he thought would make a better U.S. leader, Obama replied, "Michelle drilled into them so early that you would be crazy to go into politics. It'll never happen." This conversation was sparked by Kimmel's curiosity about the sisters' potential in the political realm.
In a 2022 interview on The Today Show, Michelle Obama also shared her thoughts on her daughters' future plans. "Being a good mother to those two girls was my first job," she said, adding that this enabled her to reach out to other young girls after. "My two had to be solid first," she explained. It's clear that the Obama sisters have a strong bond and are each other's support system.
But while they may not have political aspirations, Malia and Sasha are already making their mark in their respective fields. As noted by BE, the sisters have forged their own career paths outside of politics. Malia, a 2021 graduate of Harvard University, debuted her short film The Heart at this year's Sundance Film Festival. She has also worked as a writer on Donald Glover's Swarm for Amazon Prime. Meanwhile, Sasha, who will graduate from the University of Southern California in 2023, seems to be following her sister's footsteps in the entertainment industry. The Cut reported that the 23-year-old may have a casting interviewer credit for the Showtime series Couples Therapy under her legal name, Natasha Obama.
It seems that the Obama family has shifted their focus towards the entertainment industry after their time in the White House. As previously covered by BE, Michelle and Barack's production company, Higher Ground Productions, has teamed up with Netflix to create a variety of content, including fiction, non-fiction, and family shows and movies. The company has also released a series of podcasts featuring Michelle and other guests.
It's clear that the Obamas are a close-knit family who prioritize their relationships and personal growth. While they may not be pursuing political careers, their individual talents and accomplishments are certainly making an impact in the world. As Barack Obama previously expressed, he couldn't be prouder of Malia and Sasha for marching in Black Lives Matter protests and for their contributions to their respective industries.
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