| 1 | Jun 29, '23 | I wanted to share some of my thoughts on today's Supreme Court decision on affirmative action: | 167× | 66.4M | 109k | 28k | 3.1k |
| 2 | Aug 4, '23 | Happy birthday to my favorite thoughtful guy. Love you, always, @BarackObama. 🥰 | 60.8× | 24.2M | 420k | 22k | 804 |
| 3 | Nov 19, '23 | You learn very quickly that there is no handbook or rules to being First Lady. Technically, it’s not even an official position. And while there are spoken and unspoken expectations | 50.2× | 20M | 95k | 11k | 1k |
| 4 | Jul 26, '24 | I’m so proud of my girl, Kamala. Barack and I are so excited to endorse her as the Democratic nominee because of her positivity, sense of humor, and ability to bring light and hope | 29.1× | 11.6M | 252k | 33k | 4.6k |
| 5 | Jan 17, '25 | Love you, honey! ❤️😘 | 24.9× | 9.9M | 176k | 9.9k | 1.5k |
| 6 | Aug 6, '24 | I’m still not over this beautiful moment of sisterhood and sportsmanship! You can just feel the love shining through these ladies. Congrats Rebeca, Jordan and Simone! ✨ | 24.6× | 9.8M | 332k | 23k | 3.1k |
| 7 | Feb 14, '23 | Happy Valentine’s Day, @BarackObama! I couldn’t have asked for a better partner to navigate life with. Love you! 💘 Photo credit: Amos Jackson III | 18.3× | 7.3M | 202k | 7.7k | 261 |
| 8 | Oct 3, '23 | 31 years, and a lifetime to go. I love going through life with you by my side, @BarackObama. Happy anniversary, honey! ❤️ | 17.5× | 7M | 221k | 13k | 462 |
| 9 | Aug 29, '23 | Game, set, match. 🎾 | 15.8× | 6.3M | 127k | 6.7k | 289 |
| 10 | Jan 17, '23 | Thank you all for the birthday love. I say this a lot, and I mean it—I love you back, and I am so grateful for you supporting me during every step of my journey. ❤️ | 14.2× | 5.7M | 140k | 6.1k | 145 |
| 11 | Sep 11, '24 | After tonight’s debate there should be no doubt – no room for discussion – @KamalaHarris is the only candidate in this race who is ready to be President. I am once again urging eve | 13.1× | 5.2M | 139k | 21k | 1k |
| 12 | May 31, '24 | My mom Marian Robinson was my rock, always there for whatever I needed. She was the same steady backstop for our entire family, and we are heartbroken to share she passed away toda | 11.8× | 4.7M | 156k | 14k | 1.9k |
| 13 | Dec 25, '22 | From our family to yours, wishing you all a wonderful Christmas filled with happiness, light, and joy! 🎄 As we get ready to wrap up this year and look to the next, let’s remember | 11.2× | 4.5M | 122k | 5.3k | 128 |
| 14 | Oct 3, '17 | Happy 25th anniversary @barackobama. A quarter of a century later, you're still my best friend & the most extraordinary man I know. I 💕 you. | 11.2× | 0 | 941k | 199k | 21 |
| 15 | Oct 3, '19 | 27 years ago, this guy promised me a life full of adventure. I’d say he’s delivered. Here’s to our next chapter of becoming empty nesters and discovering what’s next—while still fe | 11.1× | 0 | 1.1M | 117k | 1.8k |
| 16 | Aug 4, '24 | Happy birthday to the love of my life, @BarackObama! Here’s to weathering all of life’s storms and moving mountains together. ❤️ | 10.5× | 4.2M | 152k | 11k | 873 |
| 17 | Jan 1, '22 | Happy New Year from me and my boo! 🎉🥳 Wishing you all a year filled with happiness, love, and good health. | 8.3× | 0 | 871k | 61k | 2.2k |
| 18 | Jun 24, '22 | My thoughts on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. | 7.8× | 0 | 628k | 149k | 6.2k |
| 19 | Aug 23, '24 | I was touched to see Gus Walz’s joy when his dad @Tim_Walz took the stage last night. Thankful for you showing us all what real love looks like, Gus. Let’s be a nation that embrace | 7.5× | 3M | 144k | 17k | 1k |
| 20 | Feb 19, '18 | Congrats to the entire #blackpanther team! Because of you, young people will finally see superheroes that look like them on the big screen. I loved this movie and I know it will in | 5.1× | 0 | 437k | 97k | 49 |
| 21 | Jul 19, '19 | What truly makes our country great is its diversity. I’ve seen that beauty in so many ways over the years. Whether we are born here or seek refuge here, there’s a place for us all. | 5.1× | 0 | 424k | 87k | 733 |
| 22 | Aug 4, '17 | Another year older, but the same phenomenal guy I married nearly 25 years ago. Happy birthday, @BarackObama -- we love you so much! | 5.0× | 0 | 409k | 95k | 6 |
| 23 | Feb 14, '17 | Happy Valentine's Day to the love of my life and favorite island mate, @BarackObama. #valentines | 4.8× | 0 | 407k | 85k | 23 |
| 24 | Feb 22, '18 | I’m in total awe of the extraordinary students in Florida. Like every movement for progress in our history, gun reform will take unyielding courage and endurance. But @barackobama | 4.8× | 0 | 429k | 79k | 14 |
| 25 | Nov 27, '19 | From our family to yours, #HappyThanksgiving! | 4.4× | 0 | 432k | 45k | 685 |
| 26 | May 29, '20 | Like so many of you, I’m pained by these recent tragedies. And I’m exhausted by a heartbreak that never seems to stop. Right now it’s George, Breonna, and Ahmaud. Before that it wa | 4.3× | 0 | 384k | 72k | 1.1k |
| 27 | Aug 4, '18 | Happy birthday @BarackObama! The view is always better with you. | 4.3× | 0 | 400k | 58k | 254 |
| 28 | Jun 18, '18 | Sometimes truth transcends party. | 4.1× | 0 | 329k | 84k | 314 |
| 29 | Jan 20, '17 | After an extraordinary 8 years, I'll be taking a little break. Will be back before you know it to work with you on the issues we care about. | 4.1× | 0 | 344k | 73k | 3 |
| 30 | Aug 4, '20 | Happy birthday to my favorite guy. Here's to all the good days, blue skies, and new adventures to come. 😘 | 3.9× | 0 | 408k | 32k | 486 |
| 31 | Aug 29, '20 | Only Chadwick could embody Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, and T’Challa. He, too, knew what it meant to persevere. To summon real strength. And he belongs right there with them | 3.8× | 0 | 386k | 40k | 738 |
| 32 | Mar 6, '18 | Parker, I'm so glad I had the chance to meet you today (and for the dance party)! Keep on dreaming big for yourself...and maybe one day I'll proudly look up at a portrait of you! | 3.7× | 0 | 313k | 60k | 477 |
| 33 | Jun 18, '17 | Happy #FathersDay @BarackObama. Our daughters may be older and taller now, but they’ll always be your little girls. We love you. | 3.7× | 0 | 341k | 54k | 5 |
| 34 | Dec 13, '19 | .@GretaThunberg, don’t let anyone dim your light. Like the girls I’ve met in Vietnam and all over the world, you have so much to offer us all. Ignore the doubters and know that mil | 3.6× | 0 | 349k | 44k | 397 |
| 35 | Nov 7, '20 | I’m beyond thrilled that my friend @JoeBiden and our first Black and Indian-American woman Vice President, @KamalaHarris, are headed to restore some dignity, competence, and heart | 3.5× | 0 | 343k | 39k | 752 |
| 36 | Nov 7, '20 | Van, thank you for expressing the sorrow and relief that we all feel. My hope is that those who hoped for a different outcome will take a moment to empathize with the pain so many | 3.4× | 0 | 311k | 43k | 2.6k |
| 37 | Oct 3, '18 | Thank you @barackobama for 26+ years of love, trust, and respect - for being a man who always lifts up and honors me and our wonderful girls. Each day I’m with you, I’m reminded of | 3.4× | 0 | 323k | 42k | 318 |
| 38 | Nov 25, '22 | As an adult, I’ve lived in a number of places, but as far as I’m concerned, I’ve only ever had one real home. My home is my family. My home is Barack. #TheLightWeCarry | 3.2× | 0 | 335k | 24k | 1.4k |
| 39 | Jan 31, '18 | This just made my day. I may not be a 3rd grade teacher, but this gets an A+ in my book! | 3.0× | 0 | 287k | 44k | 6 |
| 40 | Jan 17, '19 | Thank you all so much for the birthday love—I love you all right back! Feeling so incredibly thankful for my South Side roots, my soul-affirming partner and daughters, and every un | 2.9× | 0 | 294k | 27k | 283 |
| 41 | Jun 21, '20 | Thank you for the way you love our girls—and all the young people in this country, no matter who they are or where they come from. We feel your warmth and generosity today and ever | 2.8× | 0 | 294k | 22k | 216 |
| 42 | Oct 3, '21 | How it started vs. how it’s going Happy anniversary, Barack—love you! ❤️😘 | 2.8× | 0 | 296k | 18k | 540 |
| 43 | Jun 16, '19 | Pretty grateful for this guy. Happy Father’s Day! | 2.8× | 0 | 294k | 22k | 186 |
| 44 | Nov 1, '18 | You nailed the look, Parker! I love it!!!! ❤️ | 2.5× | 0 | 263k | 26k | 272 |
| 45 | Oct 3, '22 | Happy anniversary to the man I love! These last 30 years have been an adventure, and I’m grateful to have you by my side. Here’s to a lifetime together. I love you, @BarackObama! ❤ | 2.5× | 0 | 270k | 13k | 319 |
| 46 | Apr 23, '18 | Barack and I are thrilled to congratulate The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their newest arrival! We hope to meet him soon for a Kensington Palace pajama party. I’ll wear my rob | 2.5× | 0 | 255k | 24k | 149 |
| 47 | Mar 6, '17 | Thanks @chancetherapper for giving back to the Chicago community, which gave us so much. You are an example of the power of arts education. | 2.4× | 0 | 199k | 48k | 2 |
| 48 | Feb 19, '20 | Jalaiah, you crushed it—love seeing your talent shine! | 2.4× | 0 | 238k | 28k | 924 |
| 49 | Jan 7, '21 | Like all of you, I’ve been feeling so many emotions since yesterday. I tried to put my thoughts down here: | 2.3× | 0 | 199k | 33k | 2.3k |
| 50 | Aug 4, '22 | Happy birthday to my honey! Life with you just keeps getting better every year. You always make me proud. I love you. 🥰 | 2.3× | 0 | 245k | 12k | 459 |
| 51 | Feb 11, '19 | A big part of friendship is showing up for your girls—that’s why I was thrilled to be there for the one and only @aliciakeys at the #GRAMMYs. She is one of the most genuine and tho | 2.3× | 0 | 215k | 28k | 298 |
| 52 | Jul 31, '18 | .@BarackObama and I are so proud of @KingJames and @IPROMISESchool. Kids in Akron and across the US are lucky to have you as a role model on and off the court. Keep using your plat | 2.2× | 0 | 178k | 43k | 191 |
| 53 | Jan 17, '22 | Here’s to a sweet 58th! Thank you so much for your outpouring of love. Whether you texted, emailed, or posted on social media, every birthday message I received today meant a lot t | 2.2× | 0 | 226k | 12k | 695 |
| 54 | Aug 18, '20 | If we want to end the chaos and division—and keep alive the possibility of progress on the issues we hold dear—we’ve got to vote for @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris like our lives depe | 2.1× | 0 | 159k | 38k | 1.5k |
| 55 | Jul 30, '17 | Happy Birthday Mom! Your unconditional love has made me who I am today. You are my rock. My ❤️. I'll always be your Miche. I love you. | 2.1× | 0 | 210k | 20k | 4 |
| 56 | Feb 1, '21 | Ryleigh & Zayden, you nailed it! 😍💕 📷: its_allry on IG | 2.0× | 0 | 218k | 13k | 498 |
| 57 | Oct 6, '20 | My heart goes out to everyone touched by this virus, from those at the White House, especially the Secret Service and residence staff whose service ought never be taken for granted | 1.9× | 0 | 139k | 37k | 1.2k |
| 58 | Jun 10, '22 | My baby has grown into a beautiful, independent, compassionate, highly capable young woman. But you will always be my littlest pea. 🥲❤️ I’m so proud of the human you are becoming. | 1.9× | 0 | 220k | 5.9k | 299 |
| 59 | Feb 14, '21 | Happy Valentine’s Day, @barackobama! Life is always brighter when I'm by your side. ❤️ | 1.8× | 0 | 205k | 9.4k | 338 |
| 60 | Jan 20, '21 | With her strong and poignant words, @TheAmandaGorman reminds us of the power we each hold in upholding our democracy. Keep shining, Amanda! I can't wait to see what you do next. 💕 | 1.8× | 0 | 193k | 15k | 282 |
| 61 | Nov 24, '22 | I hope everyone has a wonderful day filled with love, gratitude, and a whole lot of great food. From our family to yours, have a happy Thanksgiving! | 1.8× | 0 | 188k | 10k | 319 |
| 62 | Jun 19, '22 | Happy Father’s Day to dads everywhere! @BarackObama, thanks for being the most loving and caring father to our girls. We love you! ❤️ | 1.8× | 0 | 197k | 8.3k | 150 |
| 63 | Apr 7, '22 | I was so moved to see Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed this afternoon. Like so many of you, I can’t help but feel a sense of pride—a sense of joy—to know that this deserving | 1.7× | 0 | 173k | 17k | 267 |
| 64 | Oct 1, '20 | If you were turned off by the President’s behavior last night, I feel you. Believe me, I do. But we can’t let him win by tuning out altogether. That’s what he wants. So turn those | 1.6× | 0 | 157k | 22k | 167 |
| 65 | May 8, '21 | This afternoon was a difficult one for our family. We said goodbye to our best friend—Bo—after a battle with cancer. We are grateful for the love you showed him over the years. Ple | 1.6× | 0 | 172k | 8.6k | 355 |
| 66 | Feb 14, '19 | So lucky to call these three my valentines for all these years. 💕 | 1.6× | 0 | 179k | 11k | 97 |
| 67 | Aug 16, '18 | Watching Aretha Franklin perform at the White House, and on so many other occasions, made time stand still. @BarackObama and I are holding Aretha’s family in our hearts right now. | 1.6× | 0 | 152k | 23k | 105 |
| 68 | Apr 18, '19 | So proud of my girl! The Queen has done it again. @Beyonce, thank you for always living your truth. #Homecoming | 1.6× | 0 | 128k | 29k | 1.6k |
| 69 | May 12, '19 | From an early age, my mom saw that I had a flame inside me and she never tempered it. Mom, thank you for kindling that fire within me, and for your example as a mother and a grandm | 1.5× | 0 | 162k | 12k | 190 |
| 70 | Oct 8, '20 | Strong. Honest. Clear. Hopeful. Tonight, @KamalaHarris proved that she and @JoeBiden have what it takes to move this country forward. And now it’s up to us to go vote for them. Vot | 1.5× | 0 | 147k | 18k | 125 |
| 71 | Jan 1, '22 | Betty White broke barriers, defied expectations, served her country, and pushed us all to laugh. Barack and I join so many around the world who will miss the joy she brought to the | 1.5× | 0 | 167k | 9.5k | 318 |
| 72 | Nov 3, '20 | I know Joe. He has lived his life guided by values and principles that mirror ones that most Americans can recognize. He understands the struggles of everyday folks. Vote today for | 1.5× | 0 | 155k | 12k | 195 |
| 73 | Feb 14, '20 | Happy Valentine’s Day, my loves. You make even the coldest days feel warm. 💕 | 1.4× | 0 | 160k | 9.1k | 188 |
| 74 | Aug 4, '21 | Of all of your accomplishments, I know that being a present, loving father to our girls tops them all. Thank you for never letting the weight of the world get in the way of being a | 1.4× | 0 | 153k | 9.3k | 185 |
| 75 | Feb 25, '20 | 💪🏾❤️ | 1.4× | 0 | 157k | 9.9k | 175 |
| 76 | Jul 12, '17 | Happy Birthday, @Malala! Your courage inspires us all to keep fighting for girls everywhere to get the education they deserve. | 1.3× | 0 | 114k | 25k | 1 |
| 77 | Jun 19, '20 | Here's what #Juneteenth means to me: | 1.3× | 0 | 115k | 22k | 1.1k |
| 78 | Feb 14, '18 | Happy #ValentinesDay to my one and only, @BarackObama. To celebrate the occasion, I’m dedicating a little Valentine’s Day playlist to you! 💝 | 1.3× | 0 | 119k | 18k | 44 |
| 79 | Mar 12, '19 | Still dancing at 110 years old—happy birthday, Virginia! | 1.3× | 0 | 136k | 11k | 144 |
| 80 | Oct 8, '20 | Good luck tonight, @KamalaHarris! You’ve got this. 💪🏾😷 | 1.2× | 0 | 135k | 8.7k | 102 |
| 81 | Mar 23, '21 | I’m heartbroken by these recent tragedies of gun violence, and I just keep thinking about all the leaders who won’t take a stand to save lives and yet line up to pass bills that ma | 1.2× | 0 | 119k | 15k | 162 |
| 82 | Jan 19, '20 | It's about that time when New Year's resolutions get a bit harder to stick to. To offer a little inspiration, I want to share my go-to #WorkoutPlaylist with you. These songs always | 1.2× | 0 | 106k | 13k | 3.5k |
| 83 | Feb 25, '18 | Writing BECOMING has been a deeply personal experience. I talk about my roots and how a girl from the South Side found her voice. I hope my journey inspires readers to find the cou | 1.2× | 0 | 103k | 18k | 38 |
| 84 | Jun 7, '20 | So much has changed so quickly. And if any of you are confused or scared or angry—or just plain overwhelmed—I just want you to know that you aren’t alone. I am feeling all that, to | 1.2× | 0 | 98k | 21k | 1.1k |
| 85 | Feb 9, '21 | I’m beyond thrilled to share that on March 16, I’ll be launching a new show on @Netflix called Waffles + Mochi! I'm excited for families and children everywhere to join us on our a | 1.2× | 0 | 121k | 9.9k | 312 |
| 86 | Sep 12, '18 | I’m done with my book! I’ve learned a lot about myself and I’d like to share my story of BECOMING—the plainness, the blemishes, the crazy turns—with you on my book tour, beginning | 1.2× | 0 | 97k | 16k | 306 |
| 87 | May 29, '20 | It’s up to all of us—Black, white, everyone—no matter how well-meaning we think we might be, to do the honest, uncomfortable work of rooting it out. It starts with self-examination | 1.1× | 0 | 103k | 19k | 214 |
| 88 | Feb 14, '22 | I feel so blessed to be able to spend every day with this guy. Happy Valentine's Day, Barack! Here's to all the adventures we have ahead. ❤️ | 1.1× | 0 | 130k | 4.4k | 144 |
| 89 | Jul 28, '21 | Am I good enough? Yes, I am. The mantra I practice daily. @Simone_Biles, we are proud of you and we are rooting for you. Congratulations on the the silver medal, Team @USA! 🎊 | 1.1× | 0 | 122k | 8.3k | 181 |
| 90 | May 6, '19 | Congratulations, Meghan and Harry! Barack and I are so thrilled for both of you and can't wait to meet him. #RoyalBaby | 1.1× | 0 | 118k | 9.6k | 119 |
| 91 | Sep 8, '22 | Today, Barack and I went back to the White House to unveil our official portraits. It was so exciting to share Sharon Sprung and Robert McCurdy's incredible artistry with the world | 1.1× | 0 | 117k | 8k | 252 |
| 92 | Jul 9, '19 | I was lucky enough to share a few moments with Cameron Boyce—on set, at the White House and on a service project—enough time to recognize that not only did he have incredible talen | 1.1× | 0 | 115k | 10k | 264 |
| 93 | Dec 25, '20 | Wishing you light, love, and wonder during this holiday season. May the coming year bring us all joy and peace. | 1.1× | 0 | 121k | 5k | 155 |
| 94 | Jun 21, '22 | Queen @Beyonce, you’ve done it again! “Break My Soul” is the song we all need right now, and I can't help but dance and sing along while listening to it. Can’t wait for the album! | 1.1× | 0 | 105k | 12k | 534 |
| 95 | Jul 29, '20 | Happy birthday, Mom! Anyone who knows my mom knows that she’s the one to turn to for steady guidance, a wise perspective, and, of course, a wisecrack or two. I’ve been so lucky to | 1.1× | 0 | 118k | 4.9k | 105 |
| 96 | May 13, '18 | It’s impossible for any picture to truly capture what my mother, Marian, has meant to me. Happy #MothersDay to all of the moms out there, and especially to my own. | 1.0× | 0 | 110k | 7.9k | 40 |
| 97 | Oct 11 | Happy International Day of the Girl! I’m excited to share that the @GirlsAlliance will be providing more than $1 million to 25 incredible grassroots organizations supporting girls | 1.0× | 398k | 8k | 1.4k | 139 |
| 98 | Nov 18, '18 | Look who dropped by! ❤️#IAmBecoming | 1.0× | 0 | 103k | 8.6k | 81 |
| 99 | Sep 3, '22 | Congrats on an amazing career, @SerenaWilliams! How lucky were we to be able to watch a young girl from Compton grow up to become one of the greatest athletes of all time. I'm prou | 1.0× | 0 | 100k | 9.7k | 289 |
| 100 | Jul 29, '22 | Happy birthday to the woman who has guided me through life. Your love, your support—all of your thoughtful advice—means more to me than you'll ever know. I love you so much, mom! � | 1.0× | 0 | 109k | 3k | 82 |
| 101 | Jun 16, '19 | Today and every day, I’m grateful for every imperfect photograph, for every incomplete memory, and for the many wonderful, beautiful years I had to learn and love—and be loved by—m | 1.0× | 0 | 109k | 4.5k | 63 |
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