Michelle Obama Shares Experiences of Criticism on Her Appearance During First Lady Years

Michelle Obama, the well-regarded former First Lady, recently joined Alex Cooper on the podcast Call Her Daddy.

 

Despite her impressive accomplishments, Michelle did not escape the spotlight’s harsh glare. In her discussion with Cooper, she reflected on some personal challenges she faced, such as people critiquing her fashion choices and even her arms, over focusing on her meaningful contributions.During their conversation, she candidly shared the intense scrutiny she underwent regarding her appearance while residing in the White House.

From 2009 to 2017, Michelle Obama served as First Lady, making history as the first African-American woman in that role and garnering admiration across the globe. Together with her husband, President Barack Obama, she worked tirelessly to implement several key initiatives, especially those focusing on health and nutrition, such as the Let’s Move campaign aimed at combating childhood obesity and the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act to enhance the quality of school meals.