Barack Obama Takes Michelle Obama's Photo on Vacation

May 2024 · 2 minute read

Barack and Michelle Obama are living it up in French Polynesia, as they continue to prove they are pros at vacation. After having spent some time in Marlon Brando's private resort, swimming in the clear blue waters and paddle boarding, the pair was seen on a yacht off the island of Mo'orea, where they hung out with Bruce Springsteen, Tom Hanks and Oprah Winfrey. #SquadGoals

The group reportedly spent about two hours aboard the boat, epically named the Rising Sun, before leaving Tahiti. But before setting sail, Barack showed off his hidden talent of playing Michelle's Instagram husband.

Behold:

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Let's zoom in on this gem, shall we?

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Michelle's hair is blowing in the wind. (And perhaps she's gone natural again?) She's sporting a billowing black sleeveless top over vacation-ready white shorts, with white sandals and a brown leather bag.

Meanwhile, Barack is kicking back in a sky blue top, summer khakis and white shoes. (One could assume they're either boat shoes or a fresh pair of Yeezys.) He's standing right in the shade, too, so he can see the screen without the glare. He's got both hands on his device and—wait. Is that an iPad?

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Ok. So, former President Obama is the kind of tourist who takes vacation photos on an iPad. (Classic dad move.) But he could still give competing Instagram husbands Jay Z and Ryan Reynolds a run for their money. We'll be here, patiently waiting for Michelle to post that pic.

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Erica Gonzales is the Senior Culture Editor at ELLE.com, where she oversees coverage on TV, movies, music, books, and more. She was previously an editor at HarpersBAZAAR.com. There is a 75 percent chance she's listening to Lorde right now. 

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