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The Week In Celebrity Instagrams: Stars Share Their Favorite Photos With The Obamas

Celebrities share photos and memories of the Obamas as America says goodbye to the most influential First Family we've ever known.
By Sydney Scott · Updated October 26, 2020

As president Obama’s time in the White House comes to an end, people all over the country — and the world — have prepared for their departure with messages of hope and heartfelt farewells. 

Celebrities have also taken to Instagram to share their memories of the First Family and their own touching goodbyes.

Grab a box of tissues, and click through the messages shared by some of our favorite stars. 

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Taraji P Henson
The Week In Celebrity Instagrams: Stars Share Their Favorite Photos With The Obamas
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Janelle Monae
The Week In Celebrity Instagrams: Stars Share Their Favorite Photos With The Obamas
@janellemonae/instagram
03
Ava DuVernay
The Week In Celebrity Instagrams: Stars Share Their Favorite Photos With The Obamas
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04
Monica
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05
Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee remembered meeting the president during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, writing, “Thank you @BarackObama @MichelleObama for making history, creating a legacy for this country that we can all be proud of, and for expanding the realm of possibility & hope for our young people.”

The Week In Celebrity Instagrams: Stars Share Their Favorite Photos With The Obamas
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06
Jurnee Smollett Bell
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07
Viola Davis

Meeting Michelle Obama made a lasting impact on the actress, who shared, “@MichelleObama, may you continue to shine your light and impact future generations to come!”

The Week In Celebrity Instagrams: Stars Share Their Favorite Photos With The Obamas
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08
Yara Shahidi

The young actress simply wrote, “Feeling Nostalgic.” 

The Week In Celebrity Instagrams: Stars Share Their Favorite Photos With The Obamas
Yara Shahidi/Instagram
09
Ciara

The singer’s farewell to the President was a message of thanks for his time in office.

The Week In Celebrity Instagrams: Stars Share Their Favorite Photos With The Obamas
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10
Common

The rapper’s farewell included a quote from Dr. Seuss and urged us no to “cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”

The Week In Celebrity Instagrams: Stars Share Their Favorite Photos With The Obamas
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11
Usher

Usher shared a photo of himself singing and dancing with the Obamas, quoting President Obama, “Change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged, and come together to demand it.”

The Week In Celebrity Instagrams: Stars Share Their Favorite Photos With The Obamas
12
Shonda Rhimes

Rhimes shared a selfie from Chicago, where she witnessed the President’s farewell. 

The Week In Celebrity Instagrams: Stars Share Their Favorite Photos With The Obamas
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13
Laverne Cox

For Laverne Cox, the Obamas “make me proud to be an American and an African American.” She wrote, “What a blessing to have been alive the past 8 years with these incredible people leading us.”

The Week In Celebrity Instagrams: Stars Share Their Favorite Photos With The Obamas
Laverne Cox/Instagram
14
Omari Hardwick

Joined by Maxwell, Hardwick shared a heartfelt message of Obama’s legacy and what he meant to black men across the country.

The Week In Celebrity Instagrams: Stars Share Their Favorite Photos With The Obamas
Omari Hardwick/Instagram
15
Wale

Wale, like many us of, isn’t ready to see President Obama leave. He wrote, “We need each other more than ever.. Thank You Good Brother.”

The Week In Celebrity Instagrams: Stars Share Their Favorite Photos With The Obamas
Wale/Instagram
16
Ne-Yo

Ne-Yo shared a throwback with the Obamas and messages of thanks for all they’ve done.

The Week In Celebrity Instagrams: Stars Share Their Favorite Photos With The Obamas
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17
Ludacris – Obama

Obama’s presidency was a historic moment that Ludacris will always remember. Sharing a throwback of himself with the President, he wrote, “History has been made.” 

The Week In Celebrity Instagrams: Stars Share Their Favorite Photos With The Obamas
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18
LeToya Luckett – Obama

Luckett shared an adorable selfie with the First Lady, remembering the time she met Michelle Obama and saying goodbye to the woman who’s inspired women across the country for the last eight years.

The Week In Celebrity Instagrams: Stars Share Their Favorite Photos With The Obamas
LeToya Luckett/Instagram
19
Jennifer Hudson – Obama

Hudson recalled meeting and performing for the Obamas, writing, “Being able to witness the first African American president was already more than a dream finally realized but to also become a part of that journey will also be one of my greatest achievement. thank u for so many opportunities of a lifetime! Thank you for your leadership! Once again I am honored to call you my president and First Lady! In office or not anytime you all call, as always I’ll be there!”

The Week In Celebrity Instagrams: Stars Share Their Favorite Photos With The Obamas
Jennifer Hudson/Instagram
20
Vanessa Williams – Michelle Obama

Williams shared a throwback of herself with her mother and daughter meeting Michelle Obama, adding, “Honored to stand with and support you and @BarackObama. Miss them already.”

The Week In Celebrity Instagrams: Stars Share Their Favorite Photos With The Obamas
Vanessa Williams/Instagram
21
Tatyana Ali
The Week In Celebrity Instagrams: Stars Share Their Favorite Photos With The Obamas
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TOPICS:  Barack Obama Michelle Obama Tracee Ellis Ross
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