Malia Obama’s decision to pursue as Malia An film career in screenwriting and directing has been a topic of discussion on social media.

As Film Festival fans already know, former US President Barack Obama’s eldest daughter Malia goes by her middle name and is referred to as ‘Malia Ann’ in her recent Sundance short film ‘The Heart’.

With the same name, he refers to last year’s series “Swarm”, which he created together with Janine Neighbors and Doland Glover.

Malia’s choice not to use her last name suddenly became a topic of discussion. While some were quick to question or even mock the move, more defended the decision.

Others cited past examples of other artists who followed a similar path early in their careers, including Nicolas Cage and Angelina Jolie, who come from famous families.

“Let her live as Malia Ann” is noted in a comment by X. “We all know who she is” is mentioned in another comment.