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Michelle Obama’s Weight Loss Sparks Concern — Is the Former First Lady Too Slim?

When Michelle Obama made her return to the public eye at an SXSW event in March 2025, the moment was meant to be focused on family, authenticity, and podcasting. The event offered a rare glimpse into her current world, which was an intriguing experience for her fans. The event was also a live taping of her new podcast, IMO, with Craig Robinson, her brother. She was dressed fashionably in a brown Rabanne jacket and wide-leg pants. The former First Lady was donning her signature braids, and was very stylish and classy.

But what social media chose to focus on was not her outfit or even the content of her podcast. Instead, the internet was ablaze with comments on her noticeably thinner frame. Some praised her look, saying that she was “snatched” and was radiating with a positive glow. But others expressed concern and were not ashamed to say it in their comments.

Fans left commentary like, “Michelle lost weight.” Another fan said, “She is getting so skinny.” One even commented, “The beautiful Michelle Obama is dwindling away to nothing—soon she’ll be a walking shadow.”