Barack Obama's Cutest Quotes About Wife Michelle

Mar. 15, 2025

01of 19When He Said He ‘Won the Lottery’barack obama/instagram"Miche, After 30 years, I’m not sure why you look exactly the same and I don’t. I do know that I won the lottery that day—that I couldn’t have asked for a better life partner. Happy anniversary, sweetheart!"-on the couple’s 30th anniversary, on Instagram

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When He Said He ‘Won the Lottery’

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“Miche, After 30 years, I’m not sure why you look exactly the same and I don’t. I do know that I won the lottery that day—that I couldn’t have asked for a better life partner. Happy anniversary, sweetheart!”

-on the couple’s 30th anniversary, on Instagram

02of 19On Their Marriage After the White HouseFrom left: Michelle and Barack Obama in Joshua Tree National Park after leaving the White House.Courtesy Obama Family"[Mrs. Obama] has been more relaxed and more joyful since we left office. That allowed us to just enjoy the deep love that comes with a marriage this long. But also to be friends again."-toPEOPLEin 2020

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On Their Marriage After the White House

From left: Michelle and Barack Obama in Joshua Tree National Park after leaving the White House.Courtesy Obama Family

“[Mrs. Obama] has been more relaxed and more joyful since we left office. That allowed us to just enjoy the deep love that comes with a marriage this long. But also to be friends again.”

-toPEOPLEin 2020

03of 19When They Shared Perfect Anniversary Messages"Every day with @MichelleObama makes me a better husband, a better father, and a better human."-on Instagram, on the couple’s 28th wedding anniversary

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When They Shared Perfect Anniversary Messages

“Every day with @MichelleObama makes me a better husband, a better father, and a better human.”

-on Instagram, on the couple’s 28th wedding anniversary

04of 19When He Quoted the Beatles and Made Us All Believe in LoveBarack Obama/ Instagram"Like the Beatles said: It’s getting better all the time. Thanks, babe, for 27 amazing years!"-onInstagram, on the couple’s 27th wedding anniversary in October 2019

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When He Quoted the Beatles and Made Us All Believe in Love

Barack Obama/ Instagram

“Like the Beatles said: It’s getting better all the time. Thanks, babe, for 27 amazing years!”

-onInstagram, on the couple’s 27th wedding anniversary in October 2019

05of 19When He Said He’s a ‘Better Man’ Because of His WifeMichelle Obama/Twitter"There’s no doubt I’m a better man having spent time with Michelle. I would never say that Michelle’s a better woman, but I will say she’s a little more patient."-toVoguein 2013

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When He Said He’s a ‘Better Man’ Because of His Wife

Michelle Obama/Twitter

“There’s no doubt I’m a better man having spent time with Michelle. I would never say that Michelle’s a better woman, but I will say she’s a little more patient.”

-toVoguein 2013

06of 19When He Called Michelle His ‘Rock’Barack Obama/Instagram"Obviously I couldn’t have done anything that I’ve done without Michelle. Not only has she been a great first lady, she is just my rock. I count on her in so many ways every single day."-to Oprah Winfreyin 2011

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When He Called Michelle His ‘Rock’

Barack Obama/Instagram

“Obviously I couldn’t have done anything that I’ve done without Michelle. Not only has she been a great first lady, she is just my rock. I count on her in so many ways every single day.”

-to Oprah Winfreyin 2011

07of 19When He Said Marrying Michelle Was His Greatest AccomplishmentMichelle Obama/Instagram"If you were going to list the 100 most popular things that I have done as president, being married toMichelle Obamais number one."- during hisState of the Union Addressin 2010

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When He Said Marrying Michelle Was His Greatest Accomplishment

Michelle Obama/Instagram

“If you were going to list the 100 most popular things that I have done as president, being married toMichelle Obamais number one.”

• during hisState of the Union Addressin 2010

08of 19When He Dished on Their Sweet First KissEvan Vucci/AP"I treated her to the finest ice cream Baskin-Robbins had to offer, our dinner table doubling as the curb. I kissed her, and it tasted like chocolate."-toO, the Oprah Magazinein 2007

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When He Dished on Their Sweet First Kiss

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“I treated her to the finest ice cream Baskin-Robbins had to offer, our dinner table doubling as the curb. I kissed her, and it tasted like chocolate.”

-toO, the Oprah Magazinein 2007

09of 19On the Key to a Happy MarriageMichelle Obama Instagram"After about 15 years I finally figured out that she’s always right. So surprisingly we just stopped fighting after that."-to Ellen DeGeneresin 2016

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On the Key to a Happy Marriage

Michelle Obama Instagram

“After about 15 years I finally figured out that she’s always right. So surprisingly we just stopped fighting after that.”

-to Ellen DeGeneresin 2016

10of 19When He Bragged About What a Great Job She Did as FLOTUSMichelle Obama in a Isabel Toledo design.Ron Sachs-Pool/Getty Images"Michelle never asked to be first lady. Like a lot of political spouses, the role was thrust upon her. But I always knew she’d be incredible at it, and put her own unique stamp on the job. That’s because who you see is who she is - the brilliant, funny, generous woman who, for whatever reason, agreed to marry me. I think people gravitate to her because they see themselves in her - a dedicated mom, a good friend, and someone who’s not afraid to poke a little fun at herself from time to time."-toVoguein 2016

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When He Bragged About What a Great Job She Did as FLOTUS

Michelle Obama in a Isabel Toledo design.Ron Sachs-Pool/Getty Images

“Michelle never asked to be first lady. Like a lot of political spouses, the role was thrust upon her. But I always knew she’d be incredible at it, and put her own unique stamp on the job. That’s because who you see is who she is - the brilliant, funny, generous woman who, for whatever reason, agreed to marry me. I think people gravitate to her because they see themselves in her - a dedicated mom, a good friend, and someone who’s not afraid to poke a little fun at herself from time to time.”

-toVoguein 2016

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When He Tweeted How Proud He Was of Her

-on Twitter, after Michelle spoke at the 2016 Democratic National Convention

12of 19When He Called Her His Best FriendPete Marovich/Bloomberg via Getty"For the past 25 years, you’ve not only been my wife and the mother of my children, you’ve been my best friend. You took on a role you didn’t ask for and you made it your own with grace, grit and style."-in his Farewell Addressin 2017

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When He Called Her His Best Friend

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“For the past 25 years, you’ve not only been my wife and the mother of my children, you’ve been my best friend. You took on a role you didn’t ask for and you made it your own with grace, grit and style.”

-in his Farewell Addressin 2017

13of 19When He Revealed Her Best QualityAndrew Harnik/AP/REX/Shutterstock"Having said all those things, the quality I love most about her is, she’s honest and genuine. I think that comes across to people. They get a sense that they can trust her. You know, the word ‘authenticity’ is overused these days. But I do think it captures what folks are looking for - not just in leaders, but also in friends and in coworkers - and that is, folks who are on the level. People like that tell you what they think and don’t have a bunch of hidden motives. That’s who Michelle is."-toLadies’ Home Journalin 2012

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When He Revealed Her Best Quality

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“Having said all those things, the quality I love most about her is, she’s honest and genuine. I think that comes across to people. They get a sense that they can trust her. You know, the word ‘authenticity’ is overused these days. But I do think it captures what folks are looking for - not just in leaders, but also in friends and in coworkers - and that is, folks who are on the level. People like that tell you what they think and don’t have a bunch of hidden motives. That’s who Michelle is.”

-toLadies’ Home Journalin 2012

14of 19When He Was Basically a Poet Describing How in Love with Her He Is"Sometimes, when we’re lying together, I look at her and I feel dizzy with the realization that here is another distinct person from me, who has memories, origins, thoughts, feelings that are different from my own. That tension between familiarity and mystery meshes something strong between us. Even if one builds a life together based on trust, attentiveness and mutual support, I think that it’s important that a partner continues to surprise."-toABC News in 1996

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When He Was Basically a Poet Describing How in Love with Her He Is

“Sometimes, when we’re lying together, I look at her and I feel dizzy with the realization that here is another distinct person from me, who has memories, origins, thoughts, feelings that are different from my own. That tension between familiarity and mystery meshes something strong between us. Even if one builds a life together based on trust, attentiveness and mutual support, I think that it’s important that a partner continues to surprise.”

-toABC News in 1996

15of 19When He Called Her a ‘Wonderful Role Model’Amanda Lucidon"The great thing about the girls is they’ve got a wonderful role model in their mom. They’ve seen how Michelle and I interact - not only the love but also the respect that I show to their mom. So I think they have pretty high expectations about how relationships should be, and that gives me some confidence about the future."-toEssencein 2013

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When He Called Her a ‘Wonderful Role Model’

Amanda Lucidon

“The great thing about the girls is they’ve got a wonderful role model in their mom. They’ve seen how Michelle and I interact - not only the love but also the respect that I show to their mom. So I think they have pretty high expectations about how relationships should be, and that gives me some confidence about the future.”

-toEssencein 2013

16of 19When He Praised Her Sense of HumorJIM YOUNG/AFP/Getty"Anybody who knows her well knows she’s got the best sense of humor of anyone you’d ever want to meet. She’s the most quintessentially American person I know … She’s just a wonderfully normal, levelheaded person. Any American woman who meets her would immediately identify her as a fellow traveler."-toMarie Clairein 2008

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When He Praised Her Sense of Humor

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“Anybody who knows her well knows she’s got the best sense of humor of anyone you’d ever want to meet. She’s the most quintessentially American person I know … She’s just a wonderfully normal, levelheaded person. Any American woman who meets her would immediately identify her as a fellow traveler.”

-toMarie Clairein 2008

17of 19When He Admitted That She ‘Upgraded Him’Theo Wargo/WireImage"Michelle’s like Beyoncé in that song, ‘Let me upgrade ya!’ She upgraded me."-toVoguein 2013

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When He Admitted That She ‘Upgraded Him’

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“Michelle’s like Beyoncé in that song, ‘Let me upgrade ya!’ She upgraded me.”

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When He Said He Could Count on Her to Keep Him Grounded

“What I value most about my marriage is that it is separate and apart from a lot of the silliness of Washington. And Michelle is not part of that silliness.”

-to theThe New York Timesin 2009

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source: people.com