Between graduating from Washington D.C.’s prestigious Sidwell Friends School in 2016 and enrolling in the equally prestigious Harvard, Malia Obama took a gap year. However, she didn’t jet off to find herself in India or chill on the beaches of Thailand like many other 18-somethings. Per The Chicago Tribune, Malia headed to Bolivia and Peru for an immersive “cross-cultural, experiential education” that included staying with local families, learning the language, and engaging in volunteer work. When Malia returned stateside, she pursued her passion for the film industry with an internship at Weinstein Co. in New York City.
Malia’s work placement has stood her well. After graduating from Harvard in 2021, she landed a writing gig on Donald Glover’s comedy horror, “Swarm.” In an interview with Vanity Fair, the “Atlanta” star raved about Melania’s work ethic and abilities. “She’s just, like, an amazingly talented person,” he said. “She’s really focused, and she’s working really hard.”
Malia has since branched out on her own. The 25-year-old made her Sundance debut in January 2023 with her short flick “The Heart,” which she wrote and directed. The former first daughter has grown up and blossomed, looking every bit like an accomplished movie maker as she posed on the red carpet, dressed casually in a short skirt, knee-high boots, long loose shirt, coat, and scarf, towering above her friend.
