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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Amber Raiken

Michelle Obama thought Barack was ‘weird’ and ‘nerdy’ before they met

  • Michelle Obama reflected on her initial attraction to her husband, Barack Obama, during an episode of her podcast, IMO.
  • Assigned as his mentor at a law firm, she initially anticipated Barack would be “weird” and "nerdy" before they met.
  • Her first spark of attraction occurred during a phone call, finding his voice "sexier" than the image she had formed of him.
  • Upon meeting in person, she was pleasantly surprised to find him much more attractive than his photograph and impressed by his cool, self-assured manner.
  • Despite her professional reservations about dating him, Barack eventually persuaded her to go on a date, leading to their 32-year marriage and two daughters.

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