Growing up in front of the eyes of the public isn’t something Malia Obama is not familiar with. Being the daughter of the former president of the United States, Barak Obama, she has spent her life under the limelight, and even today, the media is interested in her every move.
The 25-year-old just presented her directorial debut, The Heart, at the Sundance Film Festival. In the Sundance Institute’s “Meet the Artist” spotlight video, Malia Obama revealed she was going by the name Malia Ann, thus ditching her moniker.
Malia, who was born Malia Ann Obama on July 4, 1998, has her middle name honoring her paternal grandmother, who died from ovarian cancer at the age of 52 in 1995, and now, she has dropped her last name in favor of her middle name.
Speaking of the short film for which she served as both director and screenwriter, Malia said. “This is an odd little story, somewhat of fable, about a man grieving the death of his mother after she leaves him an unusual request in her will.” Further, in the YouTube clip of the short film, she wrote, “The film is about lost objects and lonely people and forgiveness and regret, but I also think it works hard to uncover where tenderness and closeness can exist in these things.”
The Heat isn’t her first attempt into the profession. Previously, the Harvard grad worked in the writers’ room on Donald’s Amazon Prime show Swarm, co-writing the fifth episode, “Girl, Bye.”
“She’s a very professional person,” Swarm‘s co-creator Janine Nabers said Malia in a January 2023 Vanity Fair interview. “She’s an incredible writer and artist. She made significant contributions… She’s very, truly committed to her craft.”
Swarm‘s executive producer Stephen Glover also spoke of Malia. “We can’t be easy on her just because she’s the [former] President’s daughter,” he told Vanity Fair. “No, she is really down-to-earth and cool. So it’s not an issue at all.”
Malia Obama isn’t the first celebrity who made the decision to ditch their family name. Other celebs have done that before, including Nicolas Cage, who changed his last name from Coppola, and Angelina Jolie, who dropped her surname, Voight.
For her directorial debut, Malia looked cozy, with minimal makeup, her curly hair down with small braids scattered throughout.
Bear Refuses To Let Baby Go – Ranger Bursts Into Tears When He Discovers Why
In a stunning turn of events, local ranger Peter, recently suspended from duty, has emerged as a hero after a daring encounter with a black bear carrying a baby. The incident, initially dismissed by fellow rangers and law enforcement, has taken a surprising twist, revealing a heartwarming and tragic story.
Reports initially surfaced when Peter observed the bear in the distance, sparking concern due to recent predator sightings in the area. Approaching cautiously, Peter was shocked to witness the bear carrying a baby. Despite his best efforts to alert his fellow rangers and police, his claims were met with skepticism and ultimately resulted in his suspension.
Undeterred, Peter enlisted the help of his best friend and fellow ranger, Jacob, to investigate the matter further. Against all odds, the two found black bear tracks, convincing even the skeptical Jacob that there might be some truth to Peter’s claims.
As they followed the tracks, the situation escalated dramatically. A tense encounter with the bear unfolded, leaving Jacob in a perilous situation. With the bear charging, Jacob narrowly escaped by climbing a tree, leaving Peter alone in pursuit of the cave where the bear had taken the baby.
Peter’s determination led him to the dark depths of the cave, where, miraculously, he discovered the missing baby unharmed. However, a face-off with the bear ensued, and it was only through the intervention of other rangers armed with sedation darts that Peter and the baby were saved.
The mystery deepened as it was revealed that the bear had been caring for the baby after a fatal car crash had claimed the lives of the child’s parents. Strikingly, no missing baby had been reported to the police.
In a heartrending turn of events, Peter and his wife, deeply moved by the circumstances, decided to adopt the child. The baby, now identified as healthy through medical checks, found a new home with the couple.
The local police captain confirmed the details, expressing gratitude for Peter’s courageous actions and acknowledging the bittersweet outcome. Peter, reinstated as a ranger, expressed profound joy at the unexpected turn his life had taken.
This extraordinary tale serves as a reminder of the complexities of wildlife encounters and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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