All Grown Up: Malia Obama Through The Years (7 of 9)

She shares an apartment in Los Angeles with her sister, Sasha Obama

After starting college at the University of Michigan, Sasha decided to transfer to the decidedly less “blizzardy” University of Southern California. This meant both sisters were now in Los Angeles, prompting them to become roommates. Michelle expressed delight in their close bond, highlighting their transition from siblings to friends in her book The Light We Carry. Together, they furnished their apartment with items from yard sales and IKEA, turning it into a cozy home.

Their parents visited and were treated to cocktails, although Michelle jokingly described the martinis as “weak” during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Despite the beverage mishap, Michelle stated that she was pleased to see her daughters supporting each other. She values their strong relationship and their ability to navigate life together, emphasizing the importance of sibling bonds in their journey through adulthood.

She worked alongside Donald Glover for his Amazon Prime series entitled ‘Swarm’

After matriculating from Harvard, Malia joined the writing team for the Amazon Prime series Swarm, co-created by Donald Glover and Janine Nabers. Nabers praised Obama’s perspective, particularly as the show’s leads are in their 20s. Glover lauded Obama’s talent in an article in Vanity Fair, foreseeing her success in the industry. Glover also emphasized that Obama’s background doesn’t exempt her from the same expectations as others. Despite her notable lineage, she is valued for her down-to-earth demeanor and creative input. Obama’s involvement in Swarm offers her an opportunity to explore her potential in television writing, with colleagues recognizing her as a capable writer and artist with promising prospects in the field.

Glover wasn’t the only one on the Swarm set who had great things to say about Malia. Co-star Dominique Fishback praised her intelligence and expressed interest in potential future collaborations. Series co-creator Janine Nabers also lauded Obama as an “incredible writer,” noting her significant contribution to the show, particularly in an episode described as “one of the wildest” of the season.