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

By Lauren Porter · Updated October 26, 2020
01
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 Beautiful Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama’s Iconic 25 Year Marriage
Reuters
02
Power To The People
With every fist bump the former President and First Lady shared, we know there was loads of love behind it.
25 Beautiful Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama’s Iconic 25 Year Marriage
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03
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.
25 Beautiful Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama’s Iconic 25 Year Marriage
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04
Just Us Two
Looking at life with this means love in your eyes is just so special!
25 Beautiful Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama’s Iconic 25 Year Marriage
Bloomberg/
05
Sweetest Kisses
During the 2009 Inauguration, the newly sworn in President and First Lady shared a smooch and made our hearts swoon.
25 Beautiful Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama’s Iconic 25 Year Marriage
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06
When I’m With You
Just look at the way Barack looks at Michelle, it’s perfect!
25 Beautiful Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama’s Iconic 25 Year Marriage
SAUL LOEB/
07
Hold On Tight
When Barack is in Michelle’s arms, life is oh-so good.
25 Beautiful Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama’s Iconic 25 Year Marriage
SAUL LOEB/
08
Sunglasses And Smiles
Whether they are dressed up or keeping it casual, their love always beams bright!
25 Beautiful Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama’s Iconic 25 Year Marriage
Pool/
09
Hello My Love
Now this is how you look at the love of your life!
25 Beautiful Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama’s Iconic 25 Year Marriage
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10
Two Kids In Love
Even the Easter bunny is in awe with their love!
25 Beautiful Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama’s Iconic 25 Year Marriage
Win McNamee/
11
Joys Of Loving You
This love is worth more than words can express!
25 Beautiful Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama’s Iconic 25 Year Marriage
SAUL LOEB/
12
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!

25 Beautiful Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama’s Iconic 25 Year Marriage
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
13
Sneaking In A Smooch

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

25 Beautiful Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama’s Iconic 25 Year Marriage
Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images
14
To Infinity And Beyond
When the love is this good, all you can do is smile
25 Beautiful Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama’s Iconic 25 Year Marriage
Getty Images
15
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.
25 Beautiful Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama’s Iconic 25 Year Marriage
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16
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.
25 Beautiful Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama’s Iconic 25 Year Marriage
MANDEL NGAN/
17
Picture Perfect

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

25 Beautiful Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama’s Iconic 25 Year Marriage
Chip Somodevilla/
18
Laughter And Love
Good times with the one you love should always look this joyous.
25 Beautiful Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama’s Iconic 25 Year Marriage
Alex Wong/
19
Darling Love

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

25 Beautiful Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama’s Iconic 25 Year Marriage
JEWEL SAMAD/
20
Just Hanging Out

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

25 Beautiful Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama’s Iconic 25 Year Marriage
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21
The Look In Their Eyes

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

25 Beautiful Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama’s Iconic 25 Year Marriage
Bloomberg/
22
Never Letting Go

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

25 Beautiful Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama’s Iconic 25 Year Marriage
Brooks Kraft/
23
Do You See This?

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

25 Beautiful Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama’s Iconic 25 Year Marriage
Bloomberg/
24
Hey Now!

We know what that look means Mr. President!

25 Beautiful Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama’s Iconic 25 Year Marriage
Boston Globe/
25
Applause Worthy

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

25 Beautiful Photos From Barack And Michelle Obama’s Iconic 25 Year Marriage
Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images
TOPICS:  Barack Obama Black Love Michelle Obama
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