Sasha Obama has been snapped hanging out with her new boyfriend Clifton Powell Jr – who is the son of a Hollywood star.
The worlds of American politics and Hollywood glamour have collided as the 20-year-old daughter of former President Barack Obama, 60, and the son of Ray actor Clifton Powell, 66, have been growing close.
Sasha, who is a student at the University of Southern California, in Los Angeles is dating 24-year-old Clifton Jr – who is a former college basketball player and now works as a video producer.
The couple were spotted strolling around Hollywood earlier in the week, looking casual and relaxed as they took in the local sights.
Sasha stepped out in a flowing purple skirt and midriff baring pink and purple crop top, while Clifton looked casual-cool in a simple branded t-shirt and blue jeans.
The pair looked happy in each others’ company – with Sasha’s mother, former First Lady Michelle Obama, opening up about the blossoming romance during an appearance on the Ellen Degeneres Show this month.
Sounding alarmed by her own grown up daughters – which includes Sasha and 23-year-old budding screenwriter Malia – Michelle told 64-year-old talk show villain Ellen: “They loved the Jonas Brothers. Now they are bringing grown men home.
“Before it was just, like, pop bands. Now they have boyfriends and real lives.”
According to the Daily Mail, Sasha and Clifton Jr have been dating since August last year but only went public with their romance this week.
Video producer Clifton is the son of Hollywood star Clifton senior who featured in a string of blockbuster films including Dead Presidents, Rush Hour, and Next Friday.
While his mother is named Kimberly Crooms, 58, who is said to be a successful business woman who runs an interior design firm called whateverUneed Designs.
Proud dad Clifton senior has often highlighted his son and his achievements via social media.
He flagged the fact his son was a semi-pro basketball, announcing via Facebook back in 2016: “Check out Clifton Powell Jr., God is good he is officially signed to a full four [basketball] scholarship to the University Of California At Santa Barbra!”
However, Clifton Jr ultimately transferred out of the Santa Barbara school less than a year later and has since focused instead on his film career.
Meanwhile, Sasha has grown up in the spotlight as the second daughter of Barack and Michelle Obama.
Barack has previously explained that the playlists he curates to spotlight emerging and established music talent have been helped by his daughters.
He said back in 2020: “My year-end playlists — those are the fresh cuts,' he said. 'There, I will confess that I do consult with Malia and Sasha throughout the year.
“I’m constantly listening to their music, sometimes by request, and sometimes just because that's what's blaring in our house. So, you know, I pick up on some trends.”
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