Showtime's The First Lady Cast Side by Side With Real People
See the Cast of "The First Lady" Next to Their Real-Life Counterparts
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Michelle Obama was born Michelle LaVaughn Robinson in 1964. She studied at Princeton and Harvard, earning her law degree from the latter. She met Barack Obama while at her first law job. Barack joined the firm as an intern and she was his adviser. The two married in 1992 and later welcomed two daughters.
She worked a number of prestigious jobs in a variety of sectors, including as an assistant to Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, for the Chicago office of Public Allies helping young people prepare for their careers, at the University of Chicago as associate dean of student services, and for the University of Chicago Hospitals as executive director of community relations and external affairs.
When Barack started campaigning for presidential office, Michelle shifted her focus to help with the campaign. She played a large role in helping him get elected in 2008 and his reelection in 2012. She was a fixture in the White House and at political events, speaking on powerful topics like the American dream and bettering our communities.
Since Barack left office, Michelle has released her memoir called "Becoming" and created a production company with her husband and Netflix called Higher Ground Productions. She remains active in her causes, including children's health and women's rights.