Michelle Obama shares her skeptical first reaction to Malia dropping her famous last name "We were like, 'They’re still going to know it’s you, Malia,'” the former first lady said.

June 5, 2025, 5:05 PM EDT

By Allison Detzel

Michelle Obama is speaking out about her daughter Malia Obama's decision to drop her last name in professional projects. The former first lady told the "Sibling Revelry" podcast that she and her husband, Barack Obama , respect that their daughter is "trying to make her way."

Michelle Obama addressed her eldest daughter's decision during a Monday episode of the podcast, hosted by siblings and actors Oliver and Kate Hudson. Michelle Obama's brother, Craig Robinson, was also a guest.

During a discussion about Malia Obama's career in film, the former fi

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