President Barack Obama celebrated his 49th birthday in his hometown of Chicago on Wednesday evening with some old friends, including talk show queen Oprah Winfrey.
Winfrey—one of the most influential and wealthy celebrities in the world—joined the president and his other friends for a three-hour dinner at Graham Elliot, a restaurant on Chicago’s North Side.
As first lady Michelle Obama is currently on vacation in Spain with daughter Sasha, 9, and daughter Malia, 12, is away at camp, the president decided to host a low-key bachelor birthday party with friends.
Earlier Wednesday, the president received two phone calls from the first lady and Sasha, as well as Malia to wish him a happy birthday.
“And needless to say both those calls were the highlights of his day,” said White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs in a press briefing.
Winfrey—one of the most influential and wealthy celebrities in the world—joined the president and his other friends for a three-hour dinner at Graham Elliot, a restaurant on Chicago’s North Side.
As first lady Michelle Obama is currently on vacation in Spain with daughter Sasha, 9, and daughter Malia, 12, is away at camp, the president decided to host a low-key bachelor birthday party with friends.
Earlier Wednesday, the president received two phone calls from the first lady and Sasha, as well as Malia to wish him a happy birthday.
“And needless to say both those calls were the highlights of his day,” said White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs in a press briefing.
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