Michelle Obama Celebrates International Women's Day

Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama kick off The International Women’s Day reception in the East Room of the White House on Monday (March 8) in Washington DC.

The 46-year-old First Lady began by saying, “I get to speak first while he stands and watches. I love this,” she said to laughter. “Look at me adoringly,” she told her husband.

This year’s celebration was emceed by actress Kerry Washington and featured performances by Afghani singer Mozhdah Jamalzadah and American Idol runner-up Katharine McPhee.

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