Michelle and Barack Obama will go down in history as one of the most beloved first couples, who then created one of the most adored first families with the births of their two daughters, Malia and Sasha. Over the course of Barack’s political career, the sweethearts have charmed the nation with gushing tributes to each other on every birthday and anniversary, the most heartwarming dances during galas and balls, and loving gazes and warm embraces at political engagemnts. Their palpable devotion to one another over the past couple decades makes it hard to believe that Michelle first turned her future husband down.
But, that’s exactly what happened. The former first lady originally found Barack’s advances “completely tacky,” as he shot his shot just one month after meeting her at the Chicago law firm where they both worked. However, she eventually came around ,and they quickly fell in love. From their fairytale wedding to Barack’s first inauguration, see ahead for the Obamas’ relationship timeline.
