Growing up in the public eye isn’t easy, especially when one starts dating. Malia and Sasha Obama have had to overcome their fair share of public speculation on their respective love lives, including the prying eyes of their parents. In an interview with Robin Roberts for ABC News, Michelle admitted that she and Barack have come to terms with their daughters’ love lives.
“I think it’s wonderful,” the former first lady said about her daughters being at an age where they can explore more serious connections. “I want them to know what they want and who they are in a relationship. And that takes trying on some people.” She also admitted that her husband “is good with it” as well, explaining, “Look, they are 24 and 21. They were in high school. They went to prom. They’ve lived life. And he’s learned how to be a concerned Black father, but not crazy.”
Malia was notably linked to her former Harvard classmate Rory Farquharson, whom she started dating in 2017, according to StyleCaster. She has since moved on, however, and was last spotted out with music producer Dawit Eklund in Los Angeles. The status of her relationship is unknown, as she was also seen out and about with rapper Animé in 2023. As for Sasha, she reportedly started dating actor Clifton Powell’s son, Clifton Powell Jr., in 2022.
