first lady

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In 2023 French screen legend Catherine Deneuve starred in a film about her years as first lady, titled simply "Bernadette".

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Virtually all of the beverages at the restaurant are sugar-free, in keeping with Michelle Obama’s push as first lady to reduce childhood obesity and promote healthier lifestyles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

A former lawmaker and party leader, she shot to prominence when she became first lady at 19, after her mother broke with her father amid corruption scandals.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The president lamented that the former first lady did not compliment his performance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The first lady steps out of William Clark’s room, into the long, dark hallway.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly