{"id":11321,"date":"2025-02-03T12:10:37","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T12:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=11321"},"modified":"2025-02-03T12:10:37","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T12:10:37","slug":"barack-obamas-daughter-turns-heads-after-changing-her-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=11321","title":{"rendered":"Barack Obama\u2019s Daughter Turns Heads After \u2018Changing\u2019 Her Name"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Malia Obama debuted her new identity as a filmmaker at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where she premiered her directorial debut, <em>The Heart<\/em>. At 25, this marked her official introduction to Hollywood, showcasing her as a distinct creative talent.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, the Obamas were absent from the event, allowing Malia to shine independently despite their success in the entertainment industry through <em>Higher Ground Productions<\/em>. 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