Home · News Michelle Obama Is 'Most Fascinating' Person of '09 Last night on ABC, Barbara Walters revealed "The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2009" and guess who topped her list: our first lady, Michelle Obama. By · Updated October 29, 2020 Michelle apparently caught Walters’ attention because of her buff biceps. She admits that she began hitting the gym out of resentment for her hubby’s ability to always make time for exercise. Walters’ also named Tyler Perry and Michael Jackson’s kids on her list.