Malia Obama was seen embracing her signature relaxed, Gen Z style during a recent outing to a nail salon in Hollywood on Friday.
The 27-year-old daughter of Barack Obama and Michelle Obama opted for a casual, free-spirited look, wearing a black tank top without a bra, paired with loose-fitting jeans and simple flip-flops.
Known for her effortlessly oversized and slightly androgynous fashion sense, Malia often mixes baggy silhouettes, vintage-inspired layers, and chunky footwear to create her own distinct aesthetic. Even in a simple setting like a nail appointment, her laid-back style remains unmistakable.
While continuing to attract attention for her fashion choices, Malia is also steadily building a career in the entertainment industry as a writer and director. She previously worked as a staff writer on Donald Glover’s Amazon series Swarm and made her directorial debut with the short film The Heart, which premiered at Sundance in 2024 and received mixed critical reactions.
She has also directed a Nike commercial featuring WNBA star A’ja Wilson, further establishing her growing presence behind the camera.
Professionally, she now works under the name Malia Ann, a decision supported by her parents as she aims to build her career independently from her family’s political legacy. Both Barack and Michelle Obama have spoken about respecting her desire to be recognized on her own terms, with Michelle noting that both Malia and her sister Sasha are focused on proving themselves through their own work rather than relying on their family name.
Barack Obama has also commented humorously on her decision, acknowledging her wish for audiences to engage with her work without preconceived associations.
In her personal life, Malia appears to be single at present, often seen spending time with friends. She was previously linked to British student Rory Farquharson, whom she dated during her Harvard years, and later to producer Dawit Eklund, though that relationship reportedly ended by 2025.
