Michelle Obama celebrates Independence Day, Malia Obama’s birthday

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Michelle Obama has double to celebrate on Sunday: Both Independence Day and the 23rd birthday of her and Barack Obama’s older daughter, Malia Obama. 

“Happy Fourth of July, everybody – and also, happy 23rd birthday to our dear Malia!” the former first lady, 57, wrote Sunday in a social media post. She shared a throwback photo with her daughter, who was then missing a front tooth. 

“It’s been a few years since we took this photo, but I know that she’ll always be my sweet little girl,” she continued. “Malia, we love you, and are so excited to see what this year will bring for you!”

Barack Obama also shared an old photo of himself with Malia, reflecting on the joy of watching her “begin to make your own way in the world with poise, grace, and humor.”

He added: “I miss the days when you thought the fireworks were for you.”

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Here’s what other famous faces are up to this July 4th: 

Arnold Schwarzenegger celebrates the American dream

Arnold Schwarzenegger got sentimental this July 4th, reflecting on what patriotism means to him. 

The “Terminator” star and former governor of California, 73, reflected in an Instagram post on Sunday that he was “born in Austria, made in America.” 

“My dreams would have been impossible anywhere else, so today and every day, I’m grateful for the United States,” he wrote. “And I will always fight for our country to be better every day, because being the greatest country in the world isn’t easy. We have to work our asses off to keep improving. That’s patriotism.” 

Blake Shelton hopes for a ‘fun and safe day’ 

Country music star Blake Shelton, who is scheduled to perform during the “Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular” on NBC Sunday night, wished his followers a “Happy #4thofJuly” in a short Twitter post. 

“Wishing everyone a fun and safe day as we celebrate America!”

Blake Shelton hopes for a “fun and safe” July 4th weekend.

 (Photo: Jeff Kravitz, FilmMagic) Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino has the ‘best birthday ever’

Mike Sorrentino has a lot to celebrate this July 4: it’s his birthday and he’s basking in fatherhood. 

“I’m a Dad, a Husband, Sober & Successful,” the 39-year-old wrote on Instagram, alongside a photo cradling his son. “This is the best birthday ever, Happy 4th of July everyone.”

His wife, Lauren, commented on the picture and wrote, “I love you!!!”

On her own Instagram account, she wished a happy birthday to “the most amazing husband & daddy.”

“We would not be complete without you, you make our (world) perfect & we love you so much!” she continued. “Eat all the funfetti cake your heart desires.” 

The two welcomed their first child, son Romeo Reign Sorrentino, on May 26. 

Kaitlyn Bristowe celebrates July 4

“The Bachelorette” co-host Kaitlyn Bristowe is having a relaxing holiday weekend.

The 36-year-old took to Instagram Stories to share snippets of how she’s spending her July 4, with fireworks, around friends and by the pool.

“Go America, isss your birthday,” she also captioned a photo of her, Tayshia Adams and “The Bachelorette” Katie Thurston, wearing red, white and blue ensembles. “Thank you for allowing this Canadian to enjoy your country.” 

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Jessica Simpson celebrates son’s birthday with a red, white and blue themed party Jessica Simpson and husband Eric Maxwell Johnson have a lot to celebrate this holiday weekend. 

On Sunday, the 40-year-old singer took to Instagram to share a lovely family photo celebrating her son, Ace Knute, who turned 8 on June 30.

“What a whirlwind week celebrating our sweet, handsome, incredibly talented Ace turning 8!” Simpson wrote on social media. “Baseball and reptiles was all he wanted, classic boy! #ACEKNUTE.” 

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Why do we celebrate Independence Day on July 4? And when did fireworks become a tradition?

And: Are you ambivalent about celebrating July 4? You’re not alone.

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