Malia cried as her father said in his final address to the nation: 'Malia and Sasha, under the strangest of circumstances, you have become two amazing young women, smart and beautiful, but more importantly, kind and thoughtful and full of passion'
As President Obama delivered his farewell address Monday, it was clear to the crowds watching the outgoing First Family that Malia - more than anyone there - will leave the White House transformed.
Just six months ago the 18-year-old appeared to be in the middle of a fierce rebellion, being filmed twerking, apparently smoking marijuana and partying alongside a massive bong.
That in itself was a vast change from how she first appeared in public in 2008 - the confident, precocious young girl happily waving to the crowds as her father accepted his historic nomination into the Oval Office.
But on Monday as the family left Washington DC and headed to Chicago it was clear she had changed again: Gone were the denim cut-offs and midriff-baring T-shirts of summer, replaced by a chic wool coat and smart black boots.
And as the 6'1' young woman strode beside her parents, she looked as much a glamorous, mature, political mover-and-shaker as either of them.
Malia cried as her father said in his final address to the nation: 'Malia and Sasha, under the strangest of circumstances, you have become two amazing young women, smart and beautiful, but more importantly, kind and thoughtful and full of passion.
'You wore the burden of years in the spotlight so easily. Of all that I've done in my life, I'm most proud to be your dad.'
Barack embraces his wife Michelle after paying tribute to her and his daughters Malia, pictured, and Sasha. Obama told his daughters: 'You wore the burden of years in the spotlight so easily. Of all that I've done in my life, I'm most proud to be your dad'
All smiles: Malia takes to the stage with her mother and father after he delivered his final address to the nation
From left, Vice President Joe Biden, Jill Biden, first lady Michelle Obama and Malia Obama, standing for the national anthem before Obama delivered his final speech'
Obama had said that he feared his daughters might 'develop an attitude' during an interview with abc on Monday. Above he embraces Malia
Mom Michelle hugs Malia on stage Monday. She was just 10 years old when she moved into the White House'
Grown up: Malia (seen Monday on her way to Chicago with White House staff) has become the model of a chic young professional woman - taking after her mom and dad in every way
While Malia looked on and cried from the front row of Chicago's McCormick Place, younger daughter Sasha was notably missing during her dad's big moment.
The White House later commented that the 15-year-old stayed at home in Washington DC because she had a test at school the next day.
But the hashtag '#wheressasha' had already started trending, and social media was rife with fantastical theories.
Devin Corrigan, tweeting under the handle @official_devinc, wrote: 'You know Michelle's the kinda mom who's like "GROUNDED MEANS GROUNDED" #wheressasha'
Others joked that she was busy playing the game Candy Crush, or watching the TV show This is Us.
On Monday Barack Obama opened up to ABC about what it was like seeing his daughters grow up in the White House, and the fears he had that they might 'develop an attitude'.
'All I can say is they have turned out to be terrific young women,' the proud father said. 'They are sweet, kind, funny, smart, respectful people, and they treat everybody with respect.
'You know, we feel pretty good when... they go to other folks' houses and when the parents say, "Oh, you know, Malia, she's just so sweet,"' he said.
Malia was 10 when the family moved into the White House; Sasha just seven. But both of the girls adapted quickly to growing up in a very unusual environment.
'They complained about Secret Service as they became teenagers,' Obama said. 'But as you might imagine, if you're a teenager having a couple of people with microphones and guns always following you around, that could grate on them. But they've handled it with grace, and I give Michelle most of the credit for how well they've done.'
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