
Former First Lady Michelle Obama recently shared insights about her daughter Malia‘s decision to drop her famous last name in pursuit of her filmmaking career. The 26-year-old artist chose to be credited simply as Malia Ann when she submitted her short film to the Sundance Film Festival last year, marking a significant step in establishing her individual identity in the entertainment industry.
According to Huff Post, the revelation came during Michelle Obama’s appearance on “Sibling Revelry With Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson” podcast, where she discussed her initial hesitation about her daughter’s choice. The former First Lady admitted that she and former President Barack Obama had their doubts about the effectiveness of the name change.