While President Barack Obama was doing his thing in the White House for the last four years, the First Lady Michelle Obama developed into a noted leader in her own right.
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She’s now a celebrated role model, a world-renowned figure and a highly revered icon in pop culture who’s praised for being warm, yet fierce. On top of that, she’s a supportive wife on the campaign trial and according to President Obama, she’s the best mom in the world. Somehow this wonder woman manages to pull it off with style, grace and humility – which is pretty dope!
On Tuesday, the First Lady will have her big moment at the Democratic National Convention. In anticipation of her speech, let’s take a look at Michelle’s top 10 top dopest moments.
Michelle Obama Squares Off With Ellen In A Push-Up Contest
On her appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show back in February, Michelle proved that she doesn’t just keep her arms toned and fit for looks. She squared off with Ellen in a push up contest and won!
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Let’s Move!
In February 2010, Michelle Obama launched the “Let’s Move” campaign to fight against childhood obesity by stressing the importance of nutrition and exercise to kids, parents, and schools. She even got mega star Beyonce in on the campaign.
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Michelle Busts Out The Dougie!
The First Lady made a surprise visit to middle school students in Washington, DC while they where preparing to perform a Beyoncé workout video as part of her nationwide “Let’s Move” initiative. The students went wild when they saw Mrs. Obama, who pumped up the crowd and then showed the world her Dougie.
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MO Meets Elmo!
In November of 2009, Michelle took a trip to Sesame Street to teach Elmo and the gang the benefits of nutritious eating and how to grow their own vegetables.
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Michelle Defies Stereotypes
She appeared on CBS to fend off the stereotypical notion that she is an “angry black woman,” which critics say appeared in the New York Times Best-Selling book The Obamas by Jodi Kantor.
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Michelle Stays Fly In Affordable Fashion
The fashionably forward First Lady quickly became a fashion icon for her stylish ensembles. But she doesn’t only rock high fashion designers. Michelle is noted for keeping her style elegant and chic with more affordable brand names like J.Crew and the “White House/Black Market” dress that she wore on ABC’s The View, which was modestly priced at $148.
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Michelle launched another one of her signature initiatives Joining Forces to raise awareness about the sacrifices and needs of Army families.
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In her TV debut, Michelle showed off her moves on the Nickelodeon show iCarly.
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Obama worked up a sweat on the NBC reality weight-loss show The Biggest Loser.
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In collaboration with her mission to promote healthy eating, MO published a book entitled American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America, which reflects on her experience building a garden in the White House and spotlights her work building community gardens.
