Growing up in the White House can put a unique sort of pressure on any young person, but a number of the kids who grew up at the 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue address have gone on to flourish, and Sasha Obama is one of them. The newly-minted 19-year-old celebrates her birthday today and despite social distancing precautions amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we know that she will celebrate with her loving family — sister Malia Obama, mother Michelle Obama, and father and former President of the United States, Barack Obama. To commemorate Sasha’s 19th birthday, we’re taking a look back at how the former first daughter has gracefully matured from an adorable youngster to an inspiring young woman!
When we first met Sasha, she was roughly six-years-old and hitting the campaign trail with her dedicated mother and father during the 2008 presidential race. By the time her father won the 2008 election, Sasha and her family moved into the White House at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and everything changed — almost. While Sasha and Malia were free to explore the hallowed halls of their new home, their mother made sure that her daughters would still be down to earth, and cleaning up after themselves and making their beds was a major stipulation!
Soon, it was time for Sasha to head off to college (could you believe that?). In 2019, it was reported that Sasha would be attending the University of Michigan, officially making her parents empty-nesters. For the former First Lady, it was an emotional experience to see her youngest head off into the next chapter of her life but Sasha, who has since been home with her family due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fit right in.
