Michelle Obama shares new photo of rarely-seen daughters to announce exciting news

Kendrick Lamar has shared his surprise fifth studio LP, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. The 18-track project features Sampha, Blxst, Baby Keem, Kodak Black, Summer Walker, Ghostface Killah, Beth Gibbons of Portishead, and more.

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.

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.

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.

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 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, 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. Sign Up for Showtime«She is all things. She is a hero,» Davis told ET about portraying Mrs.

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.

The stars of The First Lady are hitting the red carpet!

Viola Davis opened up in a new interview about her heartbreaking childhood and how someone like Michelle Obama inspired people who grew up like she did.MORE: Viola Davis stuns fans with Michelle Obama transformation in first look at The First LadyIn conversation with the Wall Street Journal while promoting her show The First Lady, the actress talked about playing the former First Lady in the series.VIDEO: Michelle Obama reveals what she took from the White House"She was one of those first ladies that came in with big ideas," she said. "And I would say that the restrictions that were placed on her—not just being a first lady but [also] being a Black woman—were enormous."She specifically also mentioned Michelle's Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, which President Obama had signed into law, talking about why she could relate to it.MORE: Viola Davis dazzles in a showstopping neon dress that might be her best look yet"I mention that because I was a kid who was hungry.

Fans might think it's hard for a seasoned, award-winning and beloved actor like Viola Davis to be shaken by any role, but the  star isn't afraid to admit that her most recent project was a little nerve-wracking.In fact, the actress called portraying Michelle Obama for Showtime's scripted anthology series, , «absolutely terrifying.» Davis spoke with ET's Nischelle Turner ahead of the premiere of the non-fiction series alongside her co-stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Gillian Anderson, who star as Betty Ford and Eleanor Roosevelt, respectively. The show’s first season, directed and executive produced by Susanne Bier, follows the three former first ladies for «a revelatory reframing of American leadership, told through the lens of the women at the heart of the White House.»Set in the East Wing,  will show how «many of history’s most impactful and world-changing decisions have been hidden from view, made by America's charismatic, complex and dynamic first ladies.» The show, set to premiere on April 17, will go into the personal and political lives of three such «unique, enigmatic women,» recounting their journeys from wife to Washington.Davis noted that the scariest aspect of portraying Obama was the idea that she was someone whom «everyone has ownership over.»«You’re terrified whenever you start a job because you are afraid you are going to be found out — that’s big imposter syndrome.

Three iconic actresses are playing three iconic women of history.

Gillian Anderson recalled the first time she met Bill Clinton and was charmed by the former president.

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticAs Chicago lawyer Michelle Obama becomes First Lady Michelle Obama in Showtime’s newest drama, her predecessor Laura Bush offers some words of advice and comfort. “You may think you have nothing in common with the First Ladies before you,” Laura tells her, “[but] trust me when I say we all felt that way.” Here, Laura Bush acts as both some benign voice of reason (an odd choice) and also as a mouthpiece for “The First Lady” writ large (odder), which tackles the stories of three First Ladies who share little beyond the fact of living in the White House (oddest, by a mile).There’s Michelle, played by Viola Davis with Obama’s familiar cadence (if also some very exaggerated stenciled half-moon eyebrows).