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Sasha Obama turns 25: Michelle's heartfelt birthday tribute to her 'brilliant, beautiful young woman'


Sasha was celebrated by her parents, who shared sweet posts celebrating their daughter


Sasha Obama revives Y2K trend with toe jewelry in West L.A. sighting© Backgrid/The Grosby Group
Maria LoretoSenior Writer
JUNE 11, 2026 6:04 PM EDT

Sasha Obama is celebrating her 25th birthday. The youngest daughter of Michelle and Barack Obama is being celebrated by her closest friends and family, who left some sweet messages on social media. 

Sasha and Malia showcased their contrasting and cool styles© Splash News/The Grosby Group
Sasha Obama is celebrating her 25th birthday

Sasha was celebrated by her parents, who shared sweet tributes and photos on social media. Posted on June 10th, the date of Sasha's birthday, Michelle shared a photo of the two that appears to have been taken on a restaurant date. 

In it, Michelle and Sasha smile with their heads leaned towards eachother. Both are wearing dark colors, with Michelle wearing a long-sleeved dark brown top, and Sasha wearing a black sleeveless top. Sasha accessorized her look with long and dangly silver earrings, with her hair long and straightened. 

Michelle celebrated Sasha's birthday with a sweet tribute© @michelleobama
Michelle celebrated Sasha's birthday with a sweet tribute

"Happy 25th birthday, Sasha! It’s been such a joy watching you grow into a brilliant, beautiful young woman as you blaze a trail of your own. I couldn’t be prouder of you," Michelle captioned the post. 

Her message inspired thousands of likes and sweet comments, including from numerous celebrities. "Absolutely GORGEOUS Good job mom It’s not an easy gig for anyone & you’ve been extra busy," wrote Sharon Stone. 

Obama shared a different message and photo

In the case of Barack Obama, he shared a photo alongside Sasha and Michelle at an event that appears to be a basketball game. He wore grey pants, a black shirt, and a blue jacket, while Michelle opted for a black zipped-up jacket and navy pants. 

Sasha stood behind her parents, smiling to the camera from between their heads, her hair straightened out and combed to the side. 

US President Barack Obama, his wife Michelle and their daughters Sasha and Malia walk through the Kremlin in Moscow on July 6, 2009. © AFP via Getty Images
Barack and Michelle celebrated the birthday of their youngest daughter

"Happy birthday, Sasha! Can’t believe you’re 25 — time really does fly. It’s been such a joy watching you become the woman you are today," Obama captioned the post. 

He added a second photo in the post, showing him and a young Sasha, as she leaned back against him. 

Various celebrities and family friends left sweet comments, including Sharon Stone again. "This is one good-looking family," she wrote. Actress Octavia Spencer and Beyoncé's mom, Tina Knowles, also wished Sasha a happy birthday. 

Sasha Obama steps out in effortless off-duty denim and the perfect spring shoe, defining her signature style© Backgrid/The Grosby Group
Sasha is based in Los Angeles; she lives in the same city as her sister Malia