Now that Malia Obama doesn’t call the White House home anymore, American citizens are wondering where former United States President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama‘s oldest daughter is now. Malia grew up in Washington, D.C., with a major spotlight on her. And although she’ll always be a public figure, she has been able to step out of the public eye a little more.

So, what has she been up to since her father’s term ended?

Keep scrolling to find out where Malia is now and what she’s up to today!

How Old Is Malia Obama?

Malia is 23 years old. She was born on July 4, 1998, and is three years older than her 20-year-old sister, Natasha “Sasha” Obama.

How Old Is Malia Obama?

Malia isn’t just striking because of her beautiful looks, she’s also tall in height just like her father. She stands tall at 6-foot-1, the same as her dad.

 Malia Obama Went From First Daughter to TV Writer! Find Out What She's Up to Now
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What Is Malia Obama’s Middle Name?

The world might know Malia Obama as just “Malia,” but her full name is Malia Ann Obama. After her father was elected for his first presidential term in 2008, her name spiked in popularity. The name spelled “Maliyah” was the fastest growing name in popularity in 2009 and “Malia” was one of the top 10 girls names to increase in prevalence that year as well.

What Is Malia Obama’s Net Worth?

One of the Top 25 Most Influential Teens of 2014, Malia has an estimated net worth of $100,000, according to celebritynetworth.com. Malia earned her wages during her production assistant role for the show Extant, on top of internships she landed before attending college. 

Where Did Malia Obama Attend College?

She attended her father’s alma mater, Harvard University, after taking a gap year. Malia was a part of the graduating class of 2021 where she received her bachelor’s degree in Visual and Environmental studies. She expressed her passion for filmmaking prior to going to college, so her degree definitely aligned with her passion! Prior to college, she interned for Lena Dunham‘s hit show Girls and interned for Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. Imagine walking into your dorm and discovering Malia is your roommate!

What Is Malia Obama’s Job?

Donald Glover hired Malia as a writer for his upcoming Amazon series and is quite impressed by her work ethic. “She’s just, like, an amazingly talented person,” the Emmy winner told Vanity Fair in March 2022. “She’s really focused, and she’s working really hard.”