Malia Obama, the 26-year-old daughter of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, recently stepped out in Los Angeles showcasing a fresh new look.
Over the weekend, Malia revealed her new hairstyle, swapping her usual braids for wild, wind-blown tresses. Her waist-length hair, which had various shades of red and brown, was styled with pinned-up sections to create extra volume.
For her outing, Malia wore a stylish outfit featuring knee-high chunky boots, a plaid skirt, and a beige trench coat.
Known for experimenting with different hairstyles, Malia has worn her hair in various styles over the years, from glossy curls to a dip-dyed blonde look. Despite her ties to the film industry, she generally keeps a low profile in public.
However, Malia made a rare appearance at a screening of the film Sorry, Baby on March 28, where she was photographed with the movie’s director and lead actress, Eva Victor.
Her last public appearance at a major event was in September 2024, when she attended a screening of her film The Heart at the Deauville American Film Festival. At the event, Malia dazzled on the red carpet in a Vivienne Westwood dress.
In an interview with Paris Match, she shared her thoughts on fashion, saying, “It’s cool. I don’t know as much about fashion, but I’m happy to be wearing it.”
While promoting her film, Malia also revealed a significant change to her professional identity—she has dropped “Obama” from her name in credits, now going by Malia Ann.
Her father, Barack Obama, spoke about his daughters’ desire to avoid using their famous last name for personal gain. In an interview on The Pivot Podcast, he explained, “The challenge for us is letting us give them any help at all. They’re very sensitive about this stuff. They’re very stubborn about it.”
He added, “I was all like, ‘You do know they’ll know who you are?’ and she was like, ‘I want them to watch it for the first time and not in any way have that association.’”
Malia and her sister Sasha, 23, now live in Los Angeles, where Sasha has returned to college.
During a recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Michelle Obama spoke proudly of her daughters, saying, “They are amazing. Sasha is in school, Malia has a budding career in film. They are smart, they’re funny, they’re wise in their own ways, and I love spending time with them.”
