Michelle Obama fans shocked after finding out her real age

17 January marks a very special day for former First Lady Michelle Obama—her birthday!

While she might not be overly enthusiastic about the upcoming inauguration of Donald Trump this weekend, she can take solace in the fact that fans are absolutely amazed by discovering her real age.

With a significant political transition happening this weekend, ahead of 78-year-old Trump’s inauguration on Monday, much attention has turned to Michelle Obama, a former resident of the White House and beloved public figure.

On Tuesday (14 January), Michelle’s office confirmed that she would not be attending Trump’s inaugural celebrations. Her husband, former President Barack Obama, however, is expected to attend alongside other former presidents, including George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.

Just days earlier, Michelle was notably absent from the state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, an event attended by Trump, Obama, Bush, and Clinton. According to CNN, Michelle was reportedly on “an extended holiday vacation” in Hawaii at the time.

It’s entirely possible that the much-admired author was simply taking some well-deserved “me time” before her birthday celebrations this week.

What many fans didn’t realize until today is that Michelle Obama is actually 61 years old. That’s right—the Becoming author was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1964, making her 61.

Michelle Obama is 61 (Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images)

As news of her age spread, fans took to social media to express their astonishment.

“She looks younger,” one fan wrote enthusiastically.

Another added, “Fittest First Lady ever!”

“Aging beautifully. Always protecting her peace,” commented a third.

“61 years?! Omg, she looks younger…” exclaimed another.

“She looks younger than her age,” echoed a fifth.

The admiration for Michelle Obama contrasts sharply with recent comments made by incoming First Lady Melania Trump, who has shared grievances about her transition into the White House in 2016.

Speaking to Fox News, Melania alleged that the Obamas made her first experience at the White House a “challenging” one. “We didn’t have much of the information,” she claimed. “The information was… withheld from us by the previous administration. But, this time, I have everything!”

Trump-Obama relations haven’t always been smooth-sailing (JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)

In her self-titled memoir, Melania elaborated on the issue, writing, “It is customary for the incoming first family to start the moving process when the outgoing first family leaves for the holidays in December. Sadly, our team did not receive the access we had requested to visit the White House residence in December.”

She further alleged that requests to the Obama team went unanswered for weeks, delaying the transition process. “When we finally received the information, it was filled with errors. This delayed the planning process, and I was only able to begin renovations… once we were already in the White House. Those three weeks would have been crucial for… starting preparations.”

As Michelle Obama celebrates her birthday, one can only wonder how she might respond to any birthday wishes from the Trump family now.

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