Overview
- On a Jan. 21 episode of Michelle Obama’s IMO podcast, King publicly acknowledged her son Ian’s friendship with Malia and Sasha Obama.
- She recounted assuming Ian was cooking for “some girl named Sasha” before realizing he meant Sasha Obama.
- Michelle Obama said Ian was among the first friends her daughters made after moving to Los Angeles.
- King shared a glass of Syrah, one of two MianU wines created in Ian’s honor, describing the project as a way to continue their bond.
- Ian Alexander Jr. died by suicide in 2022, and King has continued to speak openly about her grief and remembrance.