Growing up in front of the eyes of the public isn’t something Malia Obama is not familiar with. Being the daughter of the former president of the United States, Barak Obama, she has spent her life under the limelight, and even today, the media is interested in her every move.
The 25-year-old just presented her directorial debut, The Heart, at the Sundance Film Festival. In the Sundance Institute’s “Meet the Artist” spotlight video, Malia Obama revealed she was going by the name Malia Ann, thus ditching her moniker.
Malia, who was born Malia Ann Obama on July 4, 1998, has her middle name honoring her paternal grandmother, who died from ovarian cancer at the age of 52 in 1995, and now, she has dropped her last name in favor of her middle name.
Speaking of the short film for which she served as both director and screenwriter, Malia said. “This is an odd little story, somewhat of fable, about a man grieving the death of his mother after she leaves him an unusual request in her will.” Further, in the YouTube clip of the short film, she wrote, “The film is about lost objects and lonely people and forgiveness and regret, but I also think it works hard to uncover where tenderness and closeness can exist in these things.”
The Heat isn’t her first attempt into the profession. Previously, the Harvard grad worked in the writers’ room on Donald’s Amazon Prime show Swarm, co-writing the fifth episode, “Girl, Bye.”
“She’s a very professional person,” Swarm‘s co-creator Janine Nabers said Malia in a January 2023 Vanity Fair interview. “She’s an incredible writer and artist. She made significant contributions… She’s very, truly committed to her craft.”
Swarm‘s executive producer Stephen Glover also spoke of Malia. “We can’t be easy on her just because she’s the [former] President’s daughter,” he told Vanity Fair. “No, she is really down-to-earth and cool. So it’s not an issue at all.”
Malia Obama isn’t the first celebrity who made the decision to ditch their family name. Other celebs have done that before, including Nicolas Cage, who changed his last name from Coppola, and Angelina Jolie, who dropped her surname, Voight.
For her directorial debut, Malia looked cozy, with minimal makeup, her curly hair down with small braids scattered throughout.
Inside Paul McCartney’s $1.2 Billion Paradise Getaway – You Won’t Believe Who He Took With Him!
Paul McCartney, the famous musician and former Beatles member, and his wife Nancy Shevell recently went on a luxury vacation to a Caribbean island. There, they enjoyed the best amenities and beautiful views. Together, they have a net worth of $1.2 billion, and they didn’t hold back on spending to make sure their trip was as relaxing as possible. They stayed in a high-end villa with a private chef to cook their meals and a well-known masseuse to help them unwind.
Celebrating their 17 years of marriage in the peaceful beauty of the Caribbean, Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell embraced a lifestyle of luxury and relaxation. In their stunning villa, they enjoyed the calm surroundings, basked in the Caribbean sun, and swam in the clear blue waters of the sea.
With personalized services close by, the couple enjoyed meals prepared by a private chef, who used the freshest local ingredients. From delicious seafood feasts to unique tropical dishes, each meal was crafted to delight their taste buds and provide a memorable experience.
Along with fine dining, they treated themselves to soothing massages from a well-known masseuse, whose expert touch helped ease away the daily stresses. With rejuvenating massages and relaxing treatments, they let themselves fully unwind and enjoy a state of calm.
Reflecting on their special getaway, McCartney shared his happiness in spending time with his wife, saying, “I’m enjoying my old age with my best mate.” For McCartney and Shevell, this Caribbean trip was more than a vacation; it was a celebration of their love and the simple joys of life.
While enjoying the Caribbean’s beauty, they showcased a lifestyle of true leisure that many admire. Their strong bond and shared love for life’s pleasures showed how to live well and savor every moment.
As their Caribbean trip came to an end, McCartney and Shevell returned home with treasured memories. For them, real luxury wasn’t about material things but in sharing special moments together, appreciating life’s simple pleasures in the paradise of the Caribbean.
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