17 Timeless Michelle Obama Throwback Photos from Her Early Years

The former first lady posted a photo of herself as a young girl with her brother Craig.

She captioned the snap of her smiling, "When I think back to my childhood, I remember moments like this with my brother Craig. We grew up on the South Side of Chicago, in a diverse and changing neighborhood, hanging out with friends from all backgrounds." 

"Your unconditional love has made me who I am today. You are my rock. My ❤️. I'll always be your Miche. I love you," Obama wrote, dedicating this snuggly throwback to her mother, Marian Robinson.

Check out those tiny pigtails! Obama is pictured here with her late father, Fraser C. Robinson III, and her brother Craig. 

The siblings pose with big smiles as they sit with their mom. 

In honor of National Siblings Day, Obama posted a photo of herself and her brother playing outside. In the snapshot, Craig poses with a baseball bat. Obama captioned the photo, "For as long as I can remember, my big brother Craig has always had my back. He's still one of my best friends today. Thanks for always coming out swinging for me, Craig!"

Obama posted this photo from 1970 of herself hanging out in an adorable striped top with a smile on her face, in Chicago — the city that "made me who I am." 

Obama and Craig are super close.

In this sweet photo posted in celebration of her brother's birthday, the mother of two wrote: "Happy birthday to my big brother, Craig, who’s always been by my side whenever I’ve needed him. But what I love about Craig is he isn’t just that way around me. He’s always there for my mom, for his wife, and especially for his children. No matter what he’s got going on, he’s always making sure those around him know they’re loved." 

Obama is her mom's mini-me in this throwback photo. And check out that nightgown! 

The former FLOTUS posted a throwback of herself on Princeton's campus, reflecting on her time as a first generation college student.

"I know that being a first-generation college student can be scary, because it was scary for me. I was black and from a working-class neighborhood in Chicago, while Princeton’s student body was generally white and well-to-do. I’d never stood out in a crowd or a classroom because of the color of my skin before. But I found close friends and a mentor who gave me the confidence to be myself," Obama wrote. "Going to college is hard work, but every day I meet people whose lives have been profoundly changed by education, just as mine was. My advice to students is to be brave and stay with it."

The pair, who look ultra cool in this photo posted by the former president, are the definition of a power couple. 

In honor of their 25th anniversary, Obama posted an adorable throwback from her wedding. She captioned the joyous snap, "You can’t tell it from this photo, but Barack woke up on our wedding day in October, 1992 with a nasty head cold. Somehow, by the time I met him at the altar, it had miraculously disappeared and we ended up dancing almost all night. Twenty five years later, we’re still having fun, while also doing the hard work to build our partnership and support each other as individuals. I can’t imagine going on this wild ride with anybody else."

Get yourself a man who looks at you the way that Barack looks at Michelle. They are the definition of couple goals. 

Michelle shared another sweet wedding throwback while reflecting on her podcast episode with guest Conan O'Brien. 

"Last week on The #MichelleObamaPodcast, Conan and I reflected on our marriages. This relationship can be one of the most foundational pieces of our identities—bringing us so much joy, meaning, and support every single day. But one thing is for sure: It also takes a lot of work; a lot of honesty with ourselves and our partners. That’s one thing I’ve learned," Michelle wrote in the caption, before asking her followers to share their own marriage advice.