Malia Obama, the eldest daughter of Barack and Michelle Obama, faced criticism for dropping her last name professionally to be known as Malia Ann, with some accusing her of using nepotism to advance her career.
“Obama’s daughter trying to sneak past Nepo baby discourse by not using her last name. Bro you are Obama’s [daughter],” one X user wrote.
“If you wanna be a filmmaker that’s cool, but we all know who you are, you’re Obama’s daughter. You can’t hide that,” another said.
Malia Obama used the stage name Malia Ann, her first and middle name, in the credits for a short film she directed. She didn't use her last name, “Obama,” so her name wouldn't distract attention from the film to herself. pic.twitter.com/yraEB8H3W9
— Black Millionaires ® (@Blackmillions_) February 24, 2024
“I don’t think she thinks people won’t know she’s [Obama’s] daughter. I think she’s just trying to have her own name in her field which I think is fine actually!!!” another posted.
Despite social media backlash, some defended her choice to establish her own identity in the film industry.
Malia has worked on various projects and received praise for her talent, including from Donald Glover.
Barack Obama’s oldest daughter, Malia, has ditched the Obama surname. In Malia Obama’s new film project, “The Heart,” she dropped her last name, Obama, & was credited as Malia Ann instead
🙏TRUST ME MALIA OBAMA, DISTANCING YOURSELF FROM OBAMA IS THE SMARTEST THING YOU'VE DONE🙏 pic.twitter.com/yinsYra5lV
— 🇺🇸 ʟᴇғᴛ ᴄᴏᴀˢᴛ ᴠᴀɢʀᴀɴᴛ 🇺🇸 (@Baklava_USA) February 25, 2024
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