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The First Lady: Viola Davis responds to criticisms of her portrayal of Michelle Obama

Posted 3 years ago

Viola Davis is probably one of our most celebrated and respected actresses working today but that doesn’t mean she can escape some kind of negative criticism. The actress is portraying former First Lady Michelle Obama on the Showtime limited series...

The Obamas to team with Russo brothers for Netflix adaptation of Exit West

Posted 5 years ago

Back in 2018, Barack and Michelle Obama joined forces with Netflix to help develop projects for the streaming service. "President and Mrs. Obama have always believed in the power of storytelling to inspire," said Eric Schultz, a senior adviser to...

Viola Davis to play Michelle Obama in Showtime’s First Ladies drama series

Posted 6 years ago

Well how do you like that? An American bald eagle just swooped down from the sky and landed outside my office window. After a frightful staring contest, the eagle opened its mighty beak and informed me that Viola Davis is...

Barack Obama in talks with Netflix to create a series of shows

Posted 7 years ago

Among the many activities that occupy former President Barack Obama’s daily life after running The United States of America for eight consecutive years, organizing advanced talks with Netflix to create a series of shows on the popular streaming service has become...

Oh good, there’s a Barack and Michelle Obama date movie in the works

Posted 11 years ago

If you ever hoped to see a movie based on the first date between a young Barack Obama and lawyer Michelle Robinson, who would later become his wife, then have I got a news item for you! SOUTHSIDE WITH YOU...