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15 Beauty Shots Of Michelle Obama That Remind Us Why She’s The Baddest FLOTUS

Our forever first lady is a bevy of brains and beauty. Here are just a few of the receipts.
15 Beauty Shots Of Michelle Obama That Remind Us Why She’s The Baddest FLOTUS
By Shalwah Evans · Updated December 6, 2020
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Of course if you’re the first lady of the United States you always step out looking your best. You also have the best hairstylists, makeup artists, nail techs, and wardrobe stylists at your disposal.

But it’s clear that some first ladies just naturally have a knack for style, and pull ahead of their counterparts when it comes to beauty looks that we want to mimic. And no first lady has had us in our feelings like Michelle Obama.

She is becoming the biggest fashion and beauty icon to ever live in the White House. Her signature style is clean skin with subtle makeup, and hair that’s always polished. She seems to love a side or middle part, and looks amazing whether her tresses are cascading into curls or cut into a chic bob or shag.

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So on her 56th birthday we salute our Forever FLOTUS (again), with a few photos highlighting some of the times she made our hearts flutter. Here’s to another 56 years of her timeless beauty.

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Michelle Obama: A Timeless Beauty
With full glam and sky-high lashes on her Becoming book tour.
15 Beauty Shots Of Michelle Obama That Remind Us Why She’s The Baddest FLOTUS
Paras Griffin/Getty Images
02
Michelle Obama: A Timeless Beauty
Stunning and unbothered on Instagram with daughters Malia (L) and Sasha (R).
15 Beauty Shots Of Michelle Obama That Remind Us Why She’s The Baddest FLOTUS
Instagram/@michelleobama
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Michelle Obama: A Timeless Beauty
Ahead of the trends in 2016, sporting a sleek and blunt bob and serious eyeliner.
15 Beauty Shots Of Michelle Obama That Remind Us Why She’s The Baddest FLOTUS
Leigh Vogel/WireImage
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Michelle Obama: A Timeless Beauty
Adding a small pop of color to her signature flawless skin and cascading curls.
15 Beauty Shots Of Michelle Obama That Remind Us Why She’s The Baddest FLOTUS
Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images
05
Michelle Obama: A Timeless Beauty
Giving us bangs and nude lipstick with a smoky eye.
15 Beauty Shots Of Michelle Obama That Remind Us Why She’s The Baddest FLOTUS
CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty Images
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Michelle Obama: A Timeless Beauty
Representing in her party’s colors even down to the nails, and slaying it.
15 Beauty Shots Of Michelle Obama That Remind Us Why She’s The Baddest FLOTUS
Gary Miller/Getty Images
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Michelle Obama: A Timeless Beauty
Dripping in old Hollywood glam alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda at The National Portrait Gallery.
15 Beauty Shots Of Michelle Obama That Remind Us Why She’s The Baddest FLOTUS
Instagram/@michelleobama
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Michelle Obama: A Timeless Beauty
Sending the singers, rappers, and other celebrities into shock with her beautiful shag at the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards.
15 Beauty Shots Of Michelle Obama That Remind Us Why She’s The Baddest FLOTUS
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
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Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama – Best Spoken Word Album
15 Beauty Shots Of Michelle Obama That Remind Us Why She’s The Baddest FLOTUS
Steven Ferdman/WireImage
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Michelle Obama: A Timeless Beauty
Gracing Jimmy Fallon with her presence in a full curly bob.
15 Beauty Shots Of Michelle Obama That Remind Us Why She’s The Baddest FLOTUS
Andrew Lipovsky/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
11
Michelle Obama: A Timeless Beauty
Keeping it subtle and beautiful with her classic curls and glossy lips.
15 Beauty Shots Of Michelle Obama That Remind Us Why She’s The Baddest FLOTUS
Shannon Finney/Getty Images
12
Michelle Obama: A Timeless Beauty
Serving hair, eyes, and cheekbones with Robin Roberts.
15 Beauty Shots Of Michelle Obama That Remind Us Why She’s The Baddest FLOTUS
Lorenzo Bevilaqua/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images
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Michelle Obama: A Timeless Beauty
With beautiful natural curls encouraging the American people to vote.
15 Beauty Shots Of Michelle Obama That Remind Us Why She’s The Baddest FLOTUS
Instagram/@michelleobama
14
Michelle Obama: A Timeless Beauty
Cheerful and happy in pink lips and bright cheekbones.
15 Beauty Shots Of Michelle Obama That Remind Us Why She’s The Baddest FLOTUS
Cheriss May/NurPhoto via Getty Images
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Michelle Obama: A Timeless Beauty
Exemplifying a beauty forever worthy of applause at the unveiling of her portrait.
15 Beauty Shots Of Michelle Obama That Remind Us Why She’s The Baddest FLOTUS
Mark Wilson/Getty Images
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