HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY! MICHELLE ОВАМА

DANCING INTO HER SIXTH DECADE, THE FORMER FIRST LADY IS MORE FABULOUS THAN EVER

- SUZANNE WINTROB

Ten years ago, Michelle Obama announced that she intends to be a hip senior citizen when the time comes.

“I want to be this really fly 80-, 90-year-old,” joked the famous mom of two, who was about to turn 50 at the time, referencing her commitment to staying active, eating healthy and encouraging others to do the same.

Fast-forward to today and there’s no doubt that the fit, fashionable, fun-loving former lawyer – who can bust a move like nobody’s business – is on track to achieve her long-range goal. As her 60th birthday approaches on Jan. 17, she is feeling better than ever and loving her busy but satisfying life with husband Barack and daughters Malia, 25, and Sasha, 22.

“You make every day brighter – and somehow keep looking better!” Barack, 62, penned sweetly to his wife of 31 years at this time last year, adding a heartwarming photo of the pair embracing while watching a sunset.

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Ever since she stepped into the White House in 2009 as the country’s first African-American first lady, Michelle has been using her platform to champion important causes close to her heart, with healthy families and girls’ education being among her top priorities. Given her positive outlook and can-do attitude, the Chicago native continues to inspire generations with her bestselling books, informative podcast and selfless actions – and, of course, her winningly infectious smile.