Sasha Obama is reportedly dating Clifton Powell Jr. (Picture: Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)
Can it be more than just a spring festival? Sasha Obama was spotted walking around West Hollywood with her alleged boyfriend, Clifton Powell Jr.
On April 22, the 20-year-old former first daughter and her new boyfriend were spotted walking close together, sporting casual looks that were perfect for LA’s spring weather.
Obama wore layered pink and purple cami tops and a long, lavender skirt, while Powell Jr. opted for an inverted cap, graphic tee and a flannel he wore over one arm.
E! News reported that the new couple looked “much loved up, inseparable and always laughing” during their outing, which the outlet said included a visit to friends in the neighborhood.
In April 2022, Michelle Obama let the world know that her daughters, Malia and Sasha, both have “friends and real lives.”
“They loved the Jonas Brothers. Now they’re bringing grown men home,” Obama said during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. “Before, it was just pop bands. Now they have friends and a real life.”
The Daily Mail has reported that the youngest Obama daughter and Powell Jr. met at the University of Southern California in 2021. Sasha reportedly transferred to the university after her time at the University of Michigan. They later started dating.
Powell Jr. is a 24-year-old commercial executive who previously played college basketball at the University of California Santa Barbara from 2016-2018. As Commercial Director, he has worked with brands such as Madden, Nike and Peloton.
While Sasha’s father has quite a claim to fame — he’s former President Barack Obama — Powell Jr. is also the son of a celebrity. His father is the actor Clifton Powell. Powell has had roles in Ray (2004), Rush Hour (1998), Next Friday (2000), TV shows like Hawaii Five-0 and more.
Last year, Clifton Powell shared a tribute to his son on his Instagram, writing, “Happy Birthday to my amazing son Clifton Powell Jr. 24 years ago. You came into the world my son and you changed my life and to this day you still bring sooooo much joy to me and to everything you touch. I’m sooooo proud of you young man. Enjoy this special day that God has given you.”
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Sasha isn’t the only Obama sister with an alleged boyfriend. 23-year-old Malia Obama has been in a relationship with Rory Farquharson since 2017.
Both Sasha and Malia currently reside in Los Angeles. Sasha is still in school and Malia is a staff writer on a Donald Glover Amazon Prime project.