7 Of Michelle Obama’s Most Memorable Moments

Turnip for what...

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by Danielle Fowler |
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With the election in full swing, it's a mere few months until the Obamas have to leave the White House. And we can’t help but wonder how we will be able to manage without First Lady Michelle.

From her inspirational speeches designed to empower young women to her hilarious anecdotes (did you know that she had a sleepover with the Queen?) - we take a look back at her most memorable moments in office.

When Michelle turned it up for children everywhere

Michelle is renowned for her dedication to encouraging young people to live healthier lives, no matter what it takes. Back in 2014, Michelle re-emphasised this with a Vine which turned viral.

The First Lady put an unlikely spin on hit Turn Down for What. The six-second clip entitled, Turnip For What?, was inspired by the White House planting turnips in the gardens and soon became an internet sensation with almost 50 million views. If only our parents could master social media in such a way.

When she made a guest appearance on Gilmore Girls

Who better to help you plan your summer reading list than self-proclaimed book enthusiast Rory Gilmore? Michelle Obama teased her guest appearance on Snapchat and fans of the cult noughties show cannot wait for the re-boot i.e. us. Bring on November 25.

When Michelle rapped with Missy Elliott

Carpool Karaoke is a hit with the celebs but what we didn’t expect was to find the First Lady in the passenger seat of James Corden’s car.

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Michelle made her debut on Carpool Karaoke earlier this year ©Getty

From Stevie Wonder’s Signed, Sealed, Delivered to Beyonce’s Single Ladies, we have never wanted to sing to the radio with anyone more. All of which was of course before Missy Elliott joined the pair on the back seat for a rendition of Get Ur Freak On. It has been eight years since Michelle has let loose in a car after all…

When she had a sleepover at the Palace with the Queen

Yes, seriously. When making a guest appearance on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the First Lady revealed the highlight of her time in the White House. And it wasn’t what we were expecting.

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Michelle and Barack Obama stayed with the Royal family ©Getty

Michelle spoke of how she once had a sleepover with the Queen at Buckingham Palace before requesting some French fries. You can take the First Lady out of the White House…

When she perfected 'mum dancing'

From the ‘go shopping, get groceries’ to ‘only the hands part of Single Ladies’, Michelle helped Jimmy Fallon demonstrate the evolution of mum dancing.

And it’s safe to say that the First Lady proved she’s just like any normal mum out there. In fact, we wouldn’t mind taking her on a night out…

When she inspired girls across the globe on International Women's Day

Michelle celebrated the first year anniversary of Let Girls Learn with a speech addressing the issues surrounding women's employment rights, gender discrimination and domestic abuse. The First Lady inspired young girls to study, work hard and transform the futures of others in what was a hugely motivational speech.

When Michelle rapped (again) to encourage kids to go to college

'Fill your head with knowledge'. It was undoubtedly catchy. Joined by Saturday Night Live comedian Jay Pharoah, Michelle made her debut music video in the grounds of the White House designed to encourage teens to pursure higher education.

We can't imagine daughters Malia and Sasha were impressed...

Look back at Michelle's most memorable style moments in the gallery below

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Michelle Obama Style - Grazia

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For her final White House state dinner, Michelle (pictured with Italian first lady Agnese Landini) wore a rose gold sequinned gown by Versace. Talk about going out in style...

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Red Jason Wu was the obvious choice for Michelle when it came to Barack's second inauguration ball in 2013

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A state banquet at Buckingham Palace in 2011 required a show-stopping white gown by Tom Ford.

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Michelle graced her first inaugural ball in a one-shouldered custom gown by designer of choice Jason Wu.

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Michelle wore a strapless embellished ballgown by Naeem Khan for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Phoenix Awards in September 2016.

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For her first state dinner with the Indian Prime Minister, Michelle wore an embellished gown by Indian-American designer Naeem Khan.

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Another state dinner (this time to meet with Justin and Sophie Trudeau) called for another dress by Jason Wu.

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The one-shouldered style certainly works for the First Lady. This purple gown, worn for dinner with the president of South Korea, is by Korean-American designer Doo-Ri Chung.

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The First Lady doesn't shy away from bold prints for high profile occasions. This dramatic gown, worn in 2011, is by British label Alexander McQueen.

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For an official dinner with David and Samantha Cameron, Michelle chose a teal off-the-shoulder style by Marchesa, complete with a dramatic statement necklace.

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Naeem Khan - who dreamt up this cream off-the-shoulder number - is another of the First Lady's go-to designers.

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Visiting Spain as part of her Let Girls Learn initiative, Michelle wore a ruffled dress by Preen in one of the brand's standout S/S'16 prints.

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This stunningly simple white gown was custom made for Mrs. Obama by Lady Gaga's go-to designer, Brandon Maxwell

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Hey Michelle, can we borrow this off-the-shoulder number by Zac Posen, please?

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This multi-print dress, worn by Michelle at the Broadway Shines A Light On Girls Education presentation, wolud slot ever so easily into our work wardrobe...

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An off-the-shoulder teal gown by Marchesa was the perfect choice for a Kennedy Center reception in 2013.

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The cross-over neckline of this Bibhu Mohapatra gown is another favourite style detail for the First Lady.

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The First Lady looked stunning in this dramatic black fishtail gown by Vera Wang, worn for a state dinner in 2015.

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The 2012 BET Honours called for a form-fitting scarlet style by J. Mendel.

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Michelle paired an eye-catching printed sun-dress with simple gladiator flats for the Marine Barracks evening parade.

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Another bold printed number for the First Lady.

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'That's an Alaia!' Michelle wore a dazzling ice-blue dress by Azzedine Alaia for the Nobel Banquet.

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What does one wear for dinner with the Queen? In this case, a stunning black evening gown by Ralph Lauren.

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She wore a pink embellished gown by Tracey Reese when she attended the Democratic National Convention in 2012.

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