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Michelle Obama, née Robinson, is represented by a case that includes a painting made by her father and one of hundreds of thousands of copies of the Stevie Wonder album “Talking Book.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Wife Catherine Lowe, née Giudici, sat almost silently at his side as he told the story.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2025

Mrs Vance - née Chilukuri, the child of Indian immigrants - was born and raised in the suburbs of San Diego, California.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2024

Hohn, née Milles, was born in Alaska, grew up in the Spanaway-Graham area of Pierce County and graduated from Spanaway Lake High School, her family said in a statement Tuesday.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2023

Mama née Orleanna came over and kissed us on the tops of our heads, then shuffled back to her deathbed.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver