Michelle Obama’s latest photo, featuring extra-long goddess braids, stopped numerous netizens mid-scroll this week, prompting an outpouring of admiration, reflection, and commentary across social media platforms.

The former First Lady appeared in a portrait for Annie Leibovitz’s new edition of Women, and her casual, confident look set off conversations about beauty, cultural hairstyles, and representation.

Michelle Obama’s extra-long braids sparked an outpouring of awe online

When Michelle Obama posted a portrait captured by Annie Leibovitz for the updated edition of Women on her social media pages, her comments section lit up.

The image itself was pretty simple. The former First Lady had minimal makeup, a casual shirt and jeans, and goddess braids longer than any hairstyle she has sho

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