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Home • Black Celeb Couples

25 Beautiful Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama's Iconic 25 Year Marriage

By Lauren Porter · Updated October 26, 2020
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From The Start

It all started for Barack and Michelle on a summer day in 1989 before tying the knot on October 3, 1992 and over the years, their love has shown us how to be resilient, powerful, graceful, strong and most of all–Black and beautiful.

25 Of The Sweetest Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama's 25 Year Marriage
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Power To The People
With every fist bump the former President and First Lady shared, we know there was loads of love behind it.
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Lean On Me
For Barack’s two successful Presidential runs, Michelle was always by his side and that’s what 25 years of marriage means.
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Just Us Two
Looking at life with this means love in your eyes is just so special!
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Sweetest Kisses
During the 2009 Inauguration, the newly sworn in President and First Lady shared a smooch and made our hearts swoon.
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When I’m With You
Just look at the way Barack looks at Michelle, it’s perfect!
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Hold On Tight
When Barack is in Michelle’s arms, life is oh-so good.
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Sunglasses And Smiles
Whether they are dressed up or keeping it casual, their love always beams bright!
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Hello My Love
Now this is how you look at the love of your life!
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Two Kids In Love
Even the Easter bunny is in awe with their love!
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Joys Of Loving You
This love is worth more than words can express!
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I’ve Got You

When you have someone who makes sure you look just as good as they do, that’s when you know you’ve found the one!

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Sneaking In A Smooch

Oh you know, just casually sneaking in a kiss because when love calls you must oblige!

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To Infinity And Beyond
When the love is this good, all you can do is smile
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Be Mine
From their very first date eating Baskin-Robbins ice cream on the curb to their amazing years in the White House, Mr. and Mrs. Obama have always personified love.
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I’ll Stand By You
In all that these two have done, for the community, country and beyond, they’ve always had the support of each other and that’s what is most important.
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Picture Perfect

Yet again, Mrs. Obama shows off why she’ll always and forever be Barack’s first lady!

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Laughter And Love
Good times with the one you love should always look this joyous.
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Darling Love

The Obamas never shy away from showering each other with affection and we love that!

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Just Hanging Out

We imagine that date night between these two is pretty darn spectacular!

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The Look In Their Eyes

Don’t you just love the way these two look at each other!

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Never Letting Go

When you’ve found the one to whom your soul belongs, there is nothing that can keep you two apart.

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Do You See This?

We love the way Barack loves Michelle and that he isn’t afraid to admit it!

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Hey Now!

We know what that look means Mr. President!

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Applause Worthy

Can we get a hand clap of praise for this love?!

25 Of The Sweetest Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama's 25 Year Marriage
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