Michelle Obama’s Surprising Comfort Movie — And Why She Keeps Rewatching It

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News (1 / 1) 02.07.2026 03:01 / Tim

Michelle Obama surprised fans by admitting her comfort-film is an unlikely holiday comedy, and the backstory about how it lifts her mood is delightfully unexpected. Read on to discover the full story!

Her unexpected go-to

On her IMO podcast the former First Lady revealed she has one film she returns to time and again: Will Ferrell’s 2003 comedy Elf. Obama explained it’s the sole movie she rewatches, because its blend of sweetness and nonstop jokes reliably brightens her day. She even makes others watch with her so she can cue the best moments.