It’s Been Real: Stars Say Farewell And #ThankYouObama With Candid Pics

January 20, 2017 |
By Victoria Uwumarogie

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While Thursday was officially the very last day of President Obama’s term in office, many people have spent today, inauguration day, saying their farewell to the 44th president. All sorts of hashtags about Barack and Michelle Obama have been trending on Twitter, people have offered their appreciation of the family on varying social media platforms, and watching the pair board their jet and depart for Palm Springs has emitted all sorts of emotions from people. Even celebrities and well-known figures are feeling the wave of sadness.

Many, who’ve had the chance to meet the Obamas and spend time in the White House, have used their platforms for the last week to thank him for his work and share their favorite memories of our first Black First Family. I can’t say you will feel better about this day after flipping through to see the candid photos and messages, but a few of these are sure to make you smile. #ThankYouObama

#TBT not so far back. I wanted to grab their ankles and beg them NOT TO LEAVE!!!! 😩😖😂😳 I have a lump in my throat. 😣😥 I HAVE NEVER BEEN THIS EMOTIONAL about a President and First Lady leaving the White House. NEVER!!!! Thank you @barackobama @michelleobama THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THE WORLD! Thank you for hope. Thank you for real change!! Thank you for never wavering on faith. Thank you for being a model example of how a strong union between husband and wife can stand side by side STRONG AND FEARLESS against ALL adversities and not be broken or phased……ever 😌. JUST…….Thank you!!!! #my❤ Enjoy your lives you deserve all of life's sweetness because you gave SO MUCH!!! GOD BLESS YOU BOTH FOREVER!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💋💋💋

A post shared by taraji p henson (@tarajiphenson) on Jan 19, 2017 at 3:36pm PST

Taraji P. Henson

Throwback to having fun with these two wonderful people at the @WhiteHouse Correspondents Dinner. Thank you @BarackObama @MichelleObama for making history, creating a legacy for this country that we can all be proud of, and for expanding the realm of possibility & hope for our young people. #BarackObama #MichelleObama #TBT

A post shared by Tracee Ellis Ross (@traceeellisross) on Jan 12, 2017 at 8:59am PST

Tracee Ellis Ross

Our last meeting with Obama lasted for nearly 4 hours. And afterwards, he and I spoke about how he publicly speaks about the protest, about the sense of urgency, and about what's next. Obama was not perfect, no one is. But he understood the issues and laid a strong foundation. #FarewellObama

A post shared by deray mckesson (@iamderay) on Jan 10, 2017 at 12:26pm PST

DeRay McKesson

My forever President. What a time. What lessons you taught. Thank you, @BarackObama. Your work will endure in ways that can never be undone.

A post shared by Ava DuVernay (@ava) on Jan 19, 2017 at 11:43am PST

Ava DuVernay

Team @barackobama 🔑 BLESS UP ✊ .. love is the 🔑

A post shared by DJ KHALED (@djkhaled) on Jan 16, 2017 at 10:42am PST

DJ Khaled

We, too, sing America ❤️❤️❤️ #YESWECAN #YESWEDID

A post shared by Yara (يارا‎) Shahidi (@yarashahidi) on Jan 20, 2017 at 9:26am PST

Yara Shahidi

Janelle Monáe

Wale

Being able to witness the first African American president was already more than a dream finally realized but to also become a part of that journey will also be one of my greatest achievement. thank u for so many opportunities of a lifetime ! Thank you for your leadership ! Once again I am honored to call you my president and First Lady ! In office or not anytime you all call , as always I'll be there ! #obama

A post shared by Jennifer Hudson (@iamjhud) on Jan 10, 2017 at 11:18pm PST

Jennifer Hudson

"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened" (c) Dr. Seuss. Thank you! @barackobama @michelleobama @whitehouse

A post shared by Common (@common) on Jan 12, 2017 at 5:34am PST

Common

Barack Obama is one of the Brightest human beings I have ever met. Such an inspiration. The realest human being. The coolest of the cool, always kept his head high through the bad. Fair, strong, wise, a HERO to all people everywhere. Loved by many, missed by all. #salute #HSTRY

A post shared by Nasir Jones (@nas) on Jan 10, 2017 at 9:10pm PST

Nas

@barackobama Thank you for your incredible grace in leadership and for being an exceptional example for us all. You've made many who were sleeping, conscious – including myself. I agree with you; we need to burst our bubbles and build real community again, face to face. I am excited to see the generation coming up who as you said, are "Unselfish, altruistic, creative, patriotic and believe in a fair, just, inclusive America." I cannot wait to see good triumph. ❤️🇺🇸Taken 10/24/12

A post shared by KATY PERRY (@katyperry) on Jan 11, 2017 at 12:38am PST

Katy Perry

Gonna miss them. #obamas

A post shared by Octavia Spencer (@octaviaspencer) on Jan 19, 2017 at 11:09pm PST

Octavia Spencer

❤️Thank you for letting me be the song before your words throughout the years….Every step of the way… like always…..I'll be there whenever you need me. Thank you for being our 44th President of the United States of America @Barackobama First Lady @michelleobama Thank You for being YOU. #potus #obama #flotus #somanymemories Photo taken: #MLK #2014 #obamafarewell

A post shared by ledisi (@ledisi) on Jan 10, 2017 at 3:10pm PST

Ledisi

❤

A post shared by cynthiaerivo (@cynthiaerivo) on Jan 10, 2017 at 9:04pm PST

Cynthia Erivo

For eight years, my boss has referred to me, I think with reverence, as the Azorean. Both sets of my grandparents were born in the Azores, Portuguese islands in the mid Atlantic. I think he thought it was cool since he had never met anyone from the Azores. Then it turns out that his political director in the second term, David Simas, and his Energy Secretary, Ernie Moniz, also had Azores roots. So it became even cooler that I was Azorean. This past November, it just so happened that Air Force One was refueling in the Azores as we traveled from Greece to Peru. The President, who usually doesn't disembark from the plane during refueling stops, told the Secret Service he was going to get off the plane to "take a picture with Pete." And then, because of the beautiful setting, we walked around the tarmac for 90 minutes. Thanks to my colleague Chuck Kennedy for snapping this photo. Disclosure: the wind was blowing my shirt open.

A post shared by Pete Souza (archived) (@petesouza44) on Jan 17, 2017 at 6:39pm PST

Offical White House Photographer Pete Souza

Today we say farewell to the best President and First Lady in my lifetime. The "White House" will never be the same. Thank you Barack and Michelle for all that you've done and will continue to do.

A post shared by Anthony Anderson (@anthonyanderson) on Jan 20, 2017 at 8:30am PST

Anthony Anderson

It's been an honor to know you and call you my President. Thank you for the last 8 years.

A post shared by Steve Harvey (@iamsteveharveytv) on Jan 11, 2017 at 5:52am PST

Steve Harvey

@barackobama #44

A post shared by Wardell Curry (@stephencurry30) on Jan 19, 2017 at 11:13am PST

Steph Curry

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