Former First Lady Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama was born on 17 January 1964, in Chicago, Illinois USA, and is a writer as well as a lawyer, but clearly best known for residing in The White House during her husband’s presidency from 2009 until 2017.
So just how rich is Michelle Obama? According to authoritative sources, Michelle Obama’s net worth is estimated to be $12 million. Among her most valuable assets is her Chrysler 30C car, which is valued at $30,000 and Ford Escape Hybrid, which cost $26,000.
Michelle Obama Net Worth $12 Million
Michelle Obama studied at Whitney M. Young High School, and then enrolled at Princeton University, from which she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, following which she attended Harvard Law School, where she earned her Juris Doctor degree. While she was still in Harvard, Michelle took part in various demonstrations, and even had a job at the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau. She continued her work at the “Sidley Austin” law firm, then moved on to become a Mayor’s Assistant, and later an executive director for the non-profit organization Public Allies in Chicago, which focused on helping youth. Obama briefly worked at the University of Chicago, and University of Chicago Hospitals, and was a board member of the food processing company called “Tree House Foods”.
When Barack Obama decided to run for the United States House of Representatives, Michelle supported him in his campaign, just as she did during his subsequent presidential campaign. Michelle Obama became the First Lady in 2009, as a result of which she had to focus more attention on public matters. She started out by visiting soup kitchens, shelters and a number of  schools to promote her ideas on a healthy lifestyle, and general support for the community.
An active supporter of healthy lifestyle, Michelle Obama has significantly contributed to the “Let’s Move!” campaign launched in 2010, the main aim of which is to prevent childhood obesity. As a result of this, “Chefs Move to Schools” was successfully implemented that same year. In 2012, Michelle published the book entitled “American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens across America”, in which she focused on the importance of healthy eating.
Michelle Obama is also a strong supporter of LGBT rights, as she publicly expressed her support for same-sex marriage, together with her husband, in 2012.
As the First Lady, Michelle featured in a variety of television series, including “Shark Tank” with Kevin O’Leary and Robert Herjavec, “Parks and Recreation” starring Amy Poehler, Chris Pratt and Adam Scott, and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” to name a few.
In regards to her personal life, Michelle Obama has been married to Barack Obama since 1992; they met during their years at the Sidney Austin law firm, and they have two daughters.
