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Barack Obama recently shared that his daughters, Malia and Sasha, are not interested in political careers, following advice from their mother, Michelle Obama. At a fundraising event for President Joe Biden in Los Angeles on June 15, Barack, 62, provided insights into his daughters' lives during a conversation with Jimmy Kimmel and Biden at the Peacock Theater
.When Kimmel asked which daughter would be a better U.S. president, Barack responded, "That is a question I do not need to answer, because Michelle drilled into them so early that you would be crazy to go into politics. It'll never happen." Biden added, "They're powerful young women," referring to Malia, 25, and Sasha, 22.
Both daughters seem to have taken Michelle's advice to heart. Malia is pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. She recently showcased a short film she wrote and directed at the Sundance Film Festival in January. The film, titled "The Heart," credited to Malia Ann, explores a man grieving his mother's death after an unusual request in her will. In a video for Sundance discussing her project, Malia said, "We hope you enjoy the film and it makes you feel a bit less lonely, or at least reminds you not to forget about the people who are." Malia also worked as a staff writer for the Amazon Prime thriller series "Swarm."
Sasha graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in sociology in May 2023. According to Michelle's book "The Light We Carry," the sisters live together. Sasha is reportedly exploring the entertainment industry as well, with a casting interviewer credit for the Showtime series "Couples Therapy" under her legal name, Natasha Obama.
Barack's comments highlight how the Obama daughters are forging their own paths, influenced by their mother's early advice to avoid the political arena. Their ventures into the entertainment industry show their drive to carve out unique and impactful careers.
