Barack and Michelle Obama are one of the most prominent political couples in history. See some of their best photos here.
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Barack and Michelle Obama at a 2000 congressional run speech
![Barack and Michelle Obama at a 2000 congressional run speech](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-20.jpg?w=680)
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The Obamas cast their vote for Barack’s U.S. Senate run
![The Obamas cast their vote for Barack’s U.S. Senate run](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-1.jpg?w=680)
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Barack Obama and family celebrate his election to the U.S. Senate
![Barack Obama and family celebrate his election to the U.S. Senate](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-2.jpg?w=680)
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The Obamas attend Oprah’s Legends Ball
![The Obamas attend Oprah’s Legends Ball](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-3.jpg?w=680)
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Barack and Michelle Obama take the stage for a speech in 2008
![Barack and Michelle Obama take the stage for a speech in 2008](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-4.jpg?w=680)
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Barack and Michelle Obama celebrate his 2008 speech at the DNC
![Barack and Michelle Obama celebrate his 2008 speech at the DNC](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-5.jpg?w=680)
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Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Michelle Obama and Jill Biden greet supporters
![Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Michelle Obama and Jill Biden greet supporters](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-6.jpg?w=680)
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Barack and Michelle Obama look so in love during an inaugural ball dance
![Barack and Michelle Obama look so in love during an inaugural ball dance](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-7.jpg?w=680)
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Barack and Michelle Obama hold hands along his inaugural parade route
![Barack and Michelle Obama hold hands along his inaugural parade route](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-8.jpg?w=680)
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Barack and Michelle Obama pose with pal Oprah Winfrey
![Barack and Michelle Obama pose with pal Oprah Winfrey](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-9.jpg?w=680)
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Th Obamas pose with Queen Elizabeth II and Britain’s Prince Philip
![Th Obamas pose with Queen Elizabeth II and Britain’s Prince Philip](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-10.jpg?w=680)
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Barack Obama and Michelle Obama look glam at an awards dinnner
![Barack Obama and Michelle Obama look glam at an awards dinnner](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-11.jpg?w=680)
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Barack Obama is joined by wife Michelle and daughter Malia for his farewell address
![Barack Obama is joined by wife Michelle and daughter Malia for his farewell address](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-12.jpg?w=680)
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Barack Obama gives wife Michelle a sweet kiss
![Barack Obama gives wife Michelle a sweet kiss](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-13.jpg?w=680)
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Barack and Michelle Obama with their young daughters Malia and Sasha Obama
![Barack and Michelle Obama with their young daughters Malia and Sasha Obama](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-14.jpg?w=680)
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Barack and Michelle Obama hug at the 2012 Democratic National Convention
![Barack and Michelle Obama hug at the 2012 Democratic National Convention](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-15.jpg?w=680)
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Barack and Michelle Obama wave as they board Air Force One
![Barack and Michelle Obama wave as they board Air Force One](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-16.jpg?w=680)
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Barack Obama and family light up the National Christmas Tree
![Barack Obama and family light up the National Christmas Tree](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-17.jpg?w=680)
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Barack and Michelle Obama dance at one of his 2013 Inaugural balls
![Barack and Michelle Obama dance at one of his 2013 Inaugural balls](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-18.jpg?w=680)
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The Obamas make a visit to a North Dakota Indian reservation
![The Obamas make a visit to a North Dakota Indian reservation](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-19.jpg?w=680)
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Barack and Michelle Obamas speak at their foundation’s summit
![Barack and Michelle Obamas speak at their foundation’s summit](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-21.jpg?w=680)
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Barack and ,Michelle Obama introduce Chance The Rapper
![Barack and ,Michelle Obama introduce Chance The Rapper](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-22.jpg?w=680)
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President Barack Obama and wife Michelle on a State Visit to the United Kingdom
![President Barack Obama and wife Michelle on a State Visit to the United Kingdom](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-23.jpg?w=680)
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Barack Obama and family celebrate his 2008 win in the Iowa Caucus
![Barack Obama and family celebrate his 2008 win in the Iowa Caucus](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-25.jpg?w=680)
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Barack Obama gets a supportive hug from his wife Michelle
![Barack Obama gets a supportive hug from his wife Michelle](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-26.jpg?w=680)
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Obama’s legacy
![Obama’s legacy](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-27.jpg?w=680)
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Barack and Michelle Obama visit a memorial for terror attack victims in India
![Barack and Michelle Obama visit a memorial for terror attack victims in India](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Barack-Michelle-Obama-Then-Now-28.jpg?w=680)
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The Obama White Housed Portraits Are Unveiled
![The Obama White Housed Portraits Are Unveiled](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/obamas.jpg?w=680)