Malia and Sasha Obama made a rare public appearance Thursday, taking the stage at the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago alongside their parents, former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama.
The sisters, who have largely remained out of the public eye since their father’s presidency ended in 2017, were dressed for the occasion.
Malia, 27, wore a low-cut gray jacket and matching skirt with her long brown hair down, while Sasha, 25, turned heads in a white off-the-shoulder top and skirt with an oversized brown belt and her hair in a sleek half-up style.
The opening ceremony, timed to coincide with June 16, was a star-studded event held at the complex on Chicago’s South Side.
Musical performances were led by Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Christina Aguilera and Eddie Vedder, with celebrity guests including Bill and Hillary Clinton, Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King and Tom Hanks in attendance.
The festivities marking June 16 will continue throughout the weekend.
The Presidential Center itself is an important addition to the South Side community, housing a museum, multiple concert and event venues, public park space, and a new branch of the Chicago Public Library.
For now, though, Thursday was a familiar and meaningful moment.
