Barack Obama Shares Touchingbr Tribute to Michelle on Mother's Day The former president took to social media on Sundaybr to wish his wife, Michelle, a happy Mother’s Day. Barack posted a photo of herbr and their two daughters, callingbr Michele a “perfect role model.” Barack Obama,br via Twitter Michelle also marked the holiday by payingbr tribute to her own mother, Marian Robinson. She posted a photo of her mother andbr daughters to Twitter, expressing her love.