32 Pictures of Michelle Obama Looking as Down to Earth as Ever

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We've seen thousands of images of Michelle Obama these past eight years, and her relatability runs through all of them. Whether she's hanging out with kids or addressing thousands of people, the first lady always appears down to earth. It's difficult to find a photo of Michelle where she doesn't seem truly happy to be there.

When Michelle appears on popular talk shows, she seems like every other mom sharing anecdotes about her kids . . . the only difference being that she has the title of first lady. Even with the official title, it seems like if you ran into Michelle on the street, she would treat you like an old friend.

Michelle also cares about making a difference in regular people's lives. Since her husband took office in 2008, the first lady has launched more than one campaign to improve the lives of America's next generation. But she doesn't stop at helping American children. Her initiative Let Girls Learn empowers young women from Liberia to America to stay in school and encourages education.

Dedicated to kids' health, Michelle also introduced her now-famous campaign for more physical activity in schools, Let's Move. She regularly visits schools across the country and participates in gym classes to inspire more exercise . . . and sometimes she even brings special guests.

Like President Obama, Michelle has proven she's as relatable as a first lady can be. Here are 32 photos of Michelle illustrating how you can look up to her, even as she stays on your level.

01

Strolling from the White House to vacation in Martha's Vineyard in 2016.

02

Feeling it at an event for continuing education in 2016.

03

Perfecting her pound at the 2012 DNC.

04

Celebrating next to some soccer player at a 2012 Let's Move event in London.

Her companion is David Beckham.

05

Joking with a student at a campaign rally for Mary Burke, who ran for governor of Wisconsin, in 2014.

06

Gardening in style back in 2009.

07

Learning how to Tai Chi with Chinese students during an official visit to the country in 2014.

08

Walking Bo while looking supremely cool dressed for a White House luau in 2009.

09

Celebrating Worldwide Day of Play in 2011 with another famous athlete . . . Lebron James.

10

Running after Barack and Bo in 2010.

11

Contemplating what to buy at the store, smoothie in hand, in 2009.

12

Approving of the White House's Christmas tree in 2009.

13

Campaigning for Barack, barefoot, in 2007.

14

Returning home, chic as ever, in 2014.

15

Fist bumping her husband at a campaign rally in 2008.

16

Delighting over a panda during an official visit to China in 2014.

17

Ordering ice cream with her kids during a 2009 trip to Martha's Vineyard.

18

Chowing down on Mexican food while on the campaign trail in 2008.

19

Watching NASCAR in 2011.

20

Challenging Archbishop Desmond Tutu to a pushup competition in 2011.

21

Swinging on a playground she helped build in 2011.

22

Boarding the campaign plane back in 2008.

23

Serving soldiers dinner during a visit to a German air force base in 2010.

24

Watching the Super Bowl in 3D at the White House in 2009.

25

Playing Uno with her family during her husband's first campaign in 2007.

26

Keeping her cool while on a ride at the Iowa State Fair in 2007.

27

Dancing expertly at the White House Easter Egg Roll in 2015.

28

Drumming during an official visit to Japan in 2015.

29

Picnicking with students from DC in 2009.

30

Watching the Cuban national baseball team play the Tampa Bay Rays in 2016.

31

Getting excited about a Walgreens store with organic produce in 2011.

32

Playing ping-pong like a pro while visiting a school in Beijing during a 2014 official visit.

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