Malia Obama, the eldest daughter of former U.S. President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, is quietly carving out her own creative path — this time under a new professional name. She now goes by “Malia Ann,” choosing to drop her well-known last name as she builds a career in film and storytelling.
While the Obama name will always remain part of who she is, Malia Ann’s choice highlights her courage to step beyond it — to be seen not just as a former First Daughter, but as an artist in her own right. Her journey is a reminder that even those born in the public eye must sometimes redefine themselves to discover who they truly are.