How to Watch 'The First Lady' Starring Viola Davis as Michelle Obama and More

Writer, director, and actor O-T Fagbenle is a busy man! Emmy-nominated for his supporting role as Luke Bankole in The Handmaid’s Tale, Fagbenle most recently starred opposite Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh in Marvel’s Black Widow. He also stars as Barack Obama in Showtime’s anthology series alongside Oscar winner Viola Davis. He also recently wrote, co-directed, exec produced and starred in six-part comedy series Maxxx.

Michelle Obama is returning to The Ellen DeGeneres Show for one last hurrah.The Former First Lady is sitting down with longtime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres for one last time as her show wraps up its final season. Photos from the episode show the politician and author enjoying a life-drawing class with the comedian.Joining Ellen for her 11th appearance on April 19, Obama is just one of the guests who will be going on the show for one last time for the final run of episodes in May.Photos from the episode released ahead of its broadcast show Michelle smiling with Ellen, who she has become good friends with after spending time together over the years. During her latest appearance, the two catch up on what life has been like over the past year and give updates on the Barack Obama Presidential Center.Throughout their conversation, the mother of two also chats about her daughters and their first time attending the talk show, when they saw the Jonas Brothers.

Michelle Obama is taking on a new hobby!

Michelle and Barack Obama are back to being empty nesters. On Tuesday’s episode of, the former first lady of the United States talks about saying “bye” to her now-grown daughters, Sasha, 20, and Malia, 23 — after they both moved out of the family home, again.  “It was an extra special treat to have them that little bit of time,” Obama tells DeGeneres about her family’s time in quarantine together.

Ellen DeGeneres has been looking for some new hobbies to take up once her show ends, and Michelle Obama is on hand to help.

Michelle Obama marked the Easter weekend with her followers on social media, by sharing a reflective family photo.MORE: Michelle Obama shares photo of rarely-seen daughters to mark exciting newsThe former FLOTUS took to Instagram to post a picture of herself, Barack Obama and their daughters Malia and Sasha in church, standing up and singing from the hymn books.The picture was a throwback, but nonetheless received a mass reaction from Michelle's fans.VIDEO: Michelle Obama opens up about parenting with Jennifer Garner Alongside the image, she wrote: "Every Easter, I am reminded of the power of faith and community.

Look… even a heavy hitter like Viola Davis can miss every once in a while.

depiction of Michelle Obama in Showtime’s series “The First Lady” turned heads on Sunday evening following the premiere.The episode made fans’ jaws drop when they saw the Oscar winner’s portrayal of former President Barack Obama’s wife.Watchers were confused over one scene in which Davis, 56, is talking and her lips were overly-pursed in an exaggerated way. The scene involves Davis as Michelle conversing with her husband Barack, played by O.

cute pics of their adorable families!With families once again feeling more comfortable getting together after two long years of lockdowns, celebs were taking the opportunity to reconnect and celebrate togetherness once again.Chrissy Teigen shared some heartwarming snapshots of her and John Legend's adorable kids — 6-year-old daughter Luna and 3-year-old son Miles — celebrating the holiday with big smiles and fun, pastel ensembles.«Happy easter and chag sameach from my little chickadees!» Teigen captioned the adorable pic.A post shared by chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen)Barack Obama and Michelle Obama paid tribute to the significance of what togetherness means on a day like today — particularly after (and amid) troubled times.«Wishing all who celebrate today a blessed and joyful Easter. After a difficult couple of years, let’s give thanks for all the gifts we enjoy—and the people who make this life special,» the former president wrote, alongside a family photo taken during his time in office.Wishing all who celebrate today a blessed and joyful Easter.

Michelle Pfieffer is opening up about her latest role.

Viola Davis as Michelle Obama, Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford and Gillian Anderson as Eleanor Roosevelt, Showtime's   examines American leadership from the eyes of three iconic First Ladies. Premiering on Sunday, April 17,  will dive into Obama's, Ford's and Roosevelt's political and personal lives, while examining the impact the White House's women had on the nation. The new drama series is streaming exclusively on Showtime. Watch on Showtime«She is all things.

Inside the halls of power. Showtime’s new series The First Lady examines what goes on in the White House through the lens of presidential wives — and several stars underwent major transformations to play them.

The Flight Attendant , and it's a good thing that HBO Max is rolling out only the first two episodes on Thursday because your stress levels won't be able to take that much more. “As big as season one is, season two is an even bigger swing,” "I would say it's 10 times the size in scope."She's not kidding.

Jennifer Garner has paid a rare public tribute to her three children ahead of her milestone birthday.MORE: Jennifer Garner breaks silence after Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's engagement The 13 Going on 30 star took to Instagram on the eve of her 50th birthday, and opened up about the joys of being a mom to Violet, Seraphina and Samuel."On the eve of a new decade there is no doubt that the center of my gratitude stems from the health, humor, challenge, wisdom, silliness, patience, cozy-ness, strength, intelligence, kindness, frustration, and adorable-ness of my kids.VIDEO: Jennifer Garner opens up about parenting with Michelle Obama"I can't believe I get to know them and hold their hand through life, and I am prayerfully grateful for each of them is mine."MORE: Jennifer Garner receives unbelievable surprise that leaves her emotionalDISCOVER: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's family member speaks out following their engagement newsJennifer shares her three children with ex-husband Ben Affleck, and is notoriously private when it comes to talking about them or sharing pictures of them.The Hollywood star has been enjoying counting down to her big birthday, and received an incredible surprise over the weekend. The Hollywood star paid tribute to her three children As the Yes Day actress enjoyed lunch at a plush-looking restaurant, she was surprised by none-other-than, legendary performer, Donnie Osmond.RELATED: Jennifer Garner reveals how she is preparing for her 'dream role'MORE: Jennifer Garner gets fans talking with incredible throwback picture from early 1980sJennifer appeared close to tears as he sat next to her and began to sing.

She stars opposite Dakota Fanning in the upcoming Showtime historical drama series The First Lady.And Michelle Pfeiffer shared that she was 'pleasantly surprised' to be reunited with the 28-year-old actress after first working together 20 years earlier.The 63-year-old Academy Award nominee spoke to ET on Thursday about working with Dakota again after helping the actress make her feature debut in 2001's I Am Sam. Reunited: Michelle Pfeiffer, 63, told ET on Thursday that she was 'pleasantly surprised' to reunite with Dakota Fanning, 28, on the set of The First Lady after they worked together on 2001's I Am Sam; seen Thursday in LAMichelle appeared in that film as a hotshot lawyer, but she and Dakota are now playing the mother and daughter duo of Betty and Susan Ford in the political drama series.Michelle admitted on the red carpet of the First Lady premiere in Los Angeles that she was 'curious' to see how the now-adult Dakota had matured since they last worked together.

Michelle Pfeiffer is in awe of Dakota Fanning. The 63-year-old actress met the budding actress when she was just 6 years old as co-stars on , and some two decades later they've come full circle on .While at the red carpet premiere for the Showtime scripted anthology series, Pfeiffer recalled to ET's Nischelle Turner about meeting Fanning as a little girl when they teamed up for the 2001 melodrama film, which also starred Sean Penn.«She turned seven on and I bought her a Barbie Winnebago,» Pfeiffer recalled.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorMichelle Pfeiffer didn’t know much about Betty Ford before she signed on to play her in the new Showtime anthology series “The First Lady.”“I really only knew about, of course, the Betty Ford Center, which is I think what she’s the most famous for,” Pfeiffer told me at the show’s premiere on Thursday at the DGA building in Los Angeles. “And I knew that she came out and was open and transparent about her own issues with substance abuse and alcoholism, which was very, very taboo at the time.

Viola Davis as Michelle Obama, Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford and Gillian Anderson as Eleanor Roosevelt, Showtime's   examines American leadership from the eyes of three iconic First Ladies. Premiering on Sunday, April 17,  will dive into Obama's, Ford's and Roosevelt's political and personal lives, while examining the impact the White House's women had on the nation. The new drama series is set to stream exclusively on Showtime. Sign Up for Showtime«She is all things.

Viola Davis is playing Michelle Obama in the upcoming Showtime series “The First Lady”, but admits she’s “terrified” wondering what Obama will think of her performance.

The First Lady, snaps at Barack, coming home from work during the 2008 election to find her home crawling with secret service agents. The accuracy of Davis’ Obama is uncanny, almost surreal. With Davis taking point on a stellar trio including as Eleanor Roosevelt and as Betty Ford, The First Lady vivifies intimate scenes that have played over and over in the popular imagination. This content can also be viewed on the site it from.The show invites us to watch history through new eyes, literally.

, on April 14. Davis, who plays former in the series, was styled by Elizabeth Stewart, who shared on her Instagram that the jewelry choice was about more than simply looking good.Designed by fine jeweler Satta Matturi, the earrings feature a cluster of diamonds set in yellow gold that fans out like the branches on a tree.