WATCH: Tone Deaf Michelle Obama Shares Behind the Scenes Photoshoot Footage with Glam Team After Complaining About “Necessity” of Glam Team as First Lady
Michelle Obama is drawing scrutiny after posting a video on Instagram showing her getting ready for a photoshoot with a team handling her hair, makeup, and wardrobe. The clip comes just weeks after the former First Lady appeared on an ABC special with Robin Roberts promoting her memoir, The Look, where she reflected on the challenges of having a “glam team” during her time in the White House.
In the interview, Obama described the daily demands of her role, noting that while having a team of stylists may appear luxurious, it was a “time necessity” given her public duties. “I didn’t really have that choice as First Lady,” she said. “Every day, every time I was up, as we called it, you know, I was up for the public, and the days were long… Having a glam team, a trifecta, it feels like a luxury, but it was a time necessity. There’s absolutely no way that I would be able to do my hair and makeup and have clothes ready that fit.”
The comments prompted some online criticism, highlighting the contrast between the experiences of public figures and everyday life.
Obama also discussed challenges faced by women of color in meeting societal beauty standards. She noted the time and financial investment required to straighten naturally curly hair, saying it often consumes “thousands of hours and lots of money.”
The conversation drew comparisons to Melania Trump’s experience as First Lady, which many observers say involved intense scrutiny and criticism over her appearance, accent, and personal life. As noted by the New York Post’s Miranda Devine, despite being a successful international model who consistently dressed impeccably, Melania Trump faced invasive commentary and was rarely featured in fashion magazines, unlike some of her predecessors.
The discussion around First Lady experiences underscores the different ways public figures navigate expectations around image, labor, and race.
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