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A Life Lived on Her Own Terms

Since leaving the White House, Malia has been deliberate about staying out of the political spotlight. While many expected her to follow in her parents’ footsteps, she has instead built her identity around creativity, storytelling, and advocacy. After graduating from Harvard University, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film and television — an industry where she could craft her own narrative rather than live in someone else’s.

Those who’ve worked with her describe Malia as “disciplined, thoughtful, and deeply artistic.” Over the past few years, she’s interned with production companies, worked on writing projects, and developed a reputation for her ability to tell emotionally intelligent stories that reflect both empathy and social awareness.

And now, according to today’s confirmation, Malia is taking the next bold step — one that has cemented her as more than just the daughter of a former president.