Barack Obama Shares Throwback Mother's Day Pic of Wife Michelle With Daughters Malia and Sasha
Former President Barack Obamacelebrated his wife on Mother's Day in the sweetest way. Instead of posting a recent pic of the former First Lady Michelle Obama, he shared a throwback to her earlier years-and the pic is more than precious.
Along with a family photo featuring the couple and their two daughters, Malia and Sasha, the Instagram post also includes the caption, "Wishing all the moms out there a wonderful Mother's Day! To @MichelleObama, I'm grateful for all the ways you've shown up for our daughters and our family over the years. We love you."
Fans flocked to the post, showering Obama (Michelle, that is) with praise. One commenter gushed, "Happy Mother's Day to this super woman who we had the privilege to call out first lady," and another wrote, "Happy Mother's Day to this queen, and inspiration, with her a great day."
The former POTUS also celebrated his own mother, Ann Dunham, on this special day. Obama shared a clip from Today, featuring photos of his mom through the years, along with the caption, "This Mother's Day, I'm thinking about my mom, and all the lessons she taught me. I'm proud to honor her memory with the Ann Dunham Water Terrace at the Obama Presidential Center."
If you're wondering what the water terrace is, it's an outdoor space featuring a sculpture by artist MayaLin that celebrates the life and legacy of the former President's mother.
Along with the Ann Dunham Water Terrace, the 19.2-acre museum/library/community space will include the Eleanor Roosevelt Fruit and Vegetable Garden and Teaching Kitchen, a 58,000 square foot lawn for outdoor activities, a nature-inspired playground, a garden that pays tribute to the Suffrage Movement, an eco-friendly Wetland Walk oasis, a promenade, a full-size replica of Obama's Oval Office, and a 60,000-square-foot athletic and events space.
Obama announced the Ann Dunham Water Terrace way back in 2022, writing on Instagram, "My mother, Ann Dunham, was the biggest influence on my life. She had the core belief in our common humanity, and she made sure I recognized the inherent dignity in every person." He continued, "The Ann Dunham Water Garden will be a special place for visitors and members of the community to come together and reflect."
Located in Chicago's South Side, the Center opens to the public on June 19
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This story was originally published May 10, 2026 at 5:28 PM.