Are Sasha Obama and Clifton Powell Jr. Still Together? Relationship Update
Sasha Obama, daughter of Barack and Michelle Obama, is in a relationship with Clifton Powell Jr., a writer and director, since at least mid-2021.
Sasha Obama, the youngest daughter of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, maintains a low profile in California after spending her childhood in the White House. Alongside her older sister, Malia Obama, Sasha has been able to carve out her own identity, focusing on her career and personal life. Following their appearance at the opening ceremony of their father's presidential center in June 2026, public curiosity regarding the sisters' lives has increased significantly. This has led to questions about Sasha's relationship with her boyfriend, Clifton Powell Jr.
Sasha celebrated her 25th birthday on June 10, 2026, having been born in 2001. Her boyfriend, Clifton Powell Jr., is a writer and director and is the son of actor Clifton Powell Sr. The elder Powell is recognized for his roles in films such as House Party, Menace II Society, and Selma, among others. Additionally, he has had recurring roles in television series such as Roc and South Central, and starred in Saints & Sinners.
Clifton Jr. is based in Los Angeles, California, where he is concentrating on his career in the film industry. He is an alumnus of the University of California, Santa Barbara, and began his professional journey as a writer's assistant for scripted television. As he progressed in the film industry, he discovered a passion for directing his own projects.
Reports indicate that Sasha and Clifton are indeed still together. They have kept their relationship largely private, but images of the couple were published by the Daily Mail in 2022, showing them taking a walk together.
The couple has reportedly been together since at least mid-2021, which coincided with Sasha's transfer to the University of Southern California to complete her undergraduate studies. While the specifics of how Sasha and Clifton first met remain unclear, various media sources suggest that they connected after Sasha relocated to Los Angeles.
