Malia Obama, the daughter of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, recently made her directorial debut at the Sundance Film Festival with her film “The Heart,” choosing to go by the name Malia Ann for her professional endeavors.

Born on July 4, 1998, Malia Ann Obama’s middle name honors her grandmother, who passed away in 1995. Following her upbringing as the president’s daughter and her graduation from Harvard University, Malia pursued a career in screenwriting.

At the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, Malia Ann walked the red carpet to showcase her film “The Heart,” which she both directed and wrote. This marked a significant milestone in her journey into the film industry.

Prior to her directorial debut, Malia contributed to the writing team of the Amazon Prime show “Swarm,” which premiered in 2021. Working alongside notable figures like Rory Culkin and Billie Eilish, Malia’s involvement in “Swarm” received praise from her colleagues for her dedication and talent.