Photos: The Many Hugs of Michelle Obama

See mages of the first lady hugging it out across the globe.

Hugging it Out - Wherever she goes, First Lady Michelle Obama gets a hug. Be it children, heads of state or attendees at events, everyone wants to give her one. In honor of her trip to South Africa and Botswana, where the first lady will surely be on the receiving end of lots of warm embraces, BET.com presents a selection of images of her hugging it out through the years. In this image, Obama greets audience members after she spoke at a multi-generational women leaders luncheon at the Sanitas Tea Garden in Gaborone, Botswana, Friday, June 24, 2011.(Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)  

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Hugging it Out - Wherever she goes, First Lady Michelle Obama gets a hug. Be it children, heads of state or attendees at events, everyone wants to give her one. In honor of her trip to South Africa and Botswana, where the first lady will surely be on the receiving end of lots of warm embraces, BET.com presents a selection of images of her hugging it out through the years. In this image, Obama greets audience members after she spoke at a multi-generational women leaders luncheon at the Sanitas Tea Garden in Gaborone, Botswana, Friday, June 24, 2011.(Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)  

Township Hug - Obama shares the love with children at the Emthonjeni Community Center in Zandspruit Township, Johannesburg, South Africa, June 21, 2011. (Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

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Township Hug - Obama shares the love with children at the Emthonjeni Community Center in Zandspruit Township, Johannesburg, South Africa, June 21, 2011. (Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

Celebration Hug - During a game at a South African youth event in Cape Town, the first lady gives a celebratory hug to one of the young participants on June 23, 2011. (Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

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Celebration Hug - During a game at a South African youth event in Cape Town, the first lady gives a celebratory hug to one of the young participants on June 23, 2011. (Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

Bishop Hug - Obama embraces former Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu at the Cape Town Soccer Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, Thursday, June 23, 2011. (Photo: AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

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Bishop Hug - Obama embraces former Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu at the Cape Town Soccer Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, Thursday, June 23, 2011. (Photo: AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

Garden Hug - Obama hugs one of the young participants during a visit to Johannesburg’s Vhutilo Community Center for a gardening community service project on June 22, 2011.(Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)     

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Garden Hug - Obama hugs one of the young participants during a visit to Johannesburg’s Vhutilo Community Center for a gardening community service project on June 22, 2011.(Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)     

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Young African Women Leaders Hug - Following her speech in front of young African women leaders June 22, 2011, Obama embraced young leader Baleka Mbete, who has promoted equality and development in South Africa, as Nelson Mandela's wife, Graca Machel, looks on.(Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

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Young African Women Leaders Hug - Following her speech in front of young African women leaders June 22, 2011, Obama embraced young leader Baleka Mbete, who has promoted equality and development in South Africa, as Nelson Mandela's wife, Graca Machel, looks on.(Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

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Don't Cry Hug - The first lady comforts a woman overcome with emotion as she greeted her at a multi-generational women leaders luncheon in Gaborone, Botswana, Friday, June 24, 2011. (Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

High School Hug - Obama hugs a high school student after answering questions during a visit to Cape Town University in South Africa, June 23, 2011.(Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

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High School Hug - Obama hugs a high school student after answering questions during a visit to Cape Town University in South Africa, June 23, 2011.(Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

Dateline: Johannesburg, June 22, 2011 - The firt lady offers hugs after participating in a community service project at the Vhuthilo Community Center.(Photo: Charles Dharapak/AP Photo, Pool)

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Community Service Hug - The first lady hugs young participants in a community service project at the Vhuthilo Community Center in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 22, 2011.(Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

Thank You Hug - Obama embraces an audience member after she spoke at a multi-generational women leaders luncheon in Gaborone, Botswana, Friday, June 24, 2011. (Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

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Thank You Hug - Obama embraces an audience member after she spoke at a multi-generational women leaders luncheon in Gaborone, Botswana, Friday, June 24, 2011. (Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

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Mother's Day Hug - Obama greets guests during a Mother's Day Tea in the State Dining Room of the White House, May 7, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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Mother's Day Hug - Obama greets guests during a Mother's Day Tea in the State Dining Room of the White House, May 7, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

A Marine Hug - First Lady Michelle Obama greets Marines following her remarks to 3,000 soldiers, sailors and military family members at Memorial Field House in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 13, 2011.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

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A Marine Hug - First Lady Michelle Obama greets Marines following her remarks to 3,000 soldiers, sailors and military family members at Memorial Field House in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 13, 2011.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

A Hug of Condolence - First Lady Michelle Obama hugs Roxanna Green as she enters the House Chamber prior the State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Jan. 25, 2011. John and Roxanna Green are the parents of the late Christina Taylor, the nine-year-old girl killed when a gunman opened fire on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson, Arizona, earlier that month.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

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A Hug of Condolence - First Lady Michelle Obama hugs Roxanna Green as she enters the House Chamber prior the State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Jan. 25, 2011. John and Roxanna Green are the parents of the late Christina Taylor, the nine-year-old girl killed when a gunman opened fire on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson, Arizona, earlier that month.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

Wounded Warrior Hugs - First Lady Michelle Obama, Second Lady Jill Biden and facility manager Judith Markelz, second left, greet volunteers preparing a meal at the Warrior and Family Support Center in San Antonio, Texas, April 13, 2011.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

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Wounded Warrior Hugs - First Lady Michelle Obama, Second Lady Jill Biden and facility manager Judith Markelz, second left, greet volunteers preparing a meal at the Warrior and Family Support Center in San Antonio, Texas, April 13, 2011.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

Diplomatic Hug - First Lady Michelle Obama hugs a young girl in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Nov. 29, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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Diplomatic Hug - First Lady Michelle Obama hugs a young girl in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Nov. 29, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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Anti-Obesity Hug - First Lady Michelle Obama hugs student Tammy Nguyen in the Red Room of the White House before an event announcing a campaign to combat the rapidly growing problem of childhood obesity while Tiki Barber checks his notes before they take the stage, Feb. 9, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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Anti-Obesity Hug - First Lady Michelle Obama hugs student Tammy Nguyen in the Red Room of the White House before an event announcing a campaign to combat the rapidly growing problem of childhood obesity while Tiki Barber checks his notes before they take the stage, Feb. 9, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

Health Care Hug - Obama embraces Vicki Kennedy following the president’s health care address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Sept. 9, 2009. (Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Health Care Hug - Obama embraces Vicki Kennedy following the president’s health care address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Sept. 9, 2009. (Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Medal of Freedom Hug - The Obamas greet guests at a reception for Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients and their families in the Blue Room of the White House on Aug. 12, 2009. (Photo: Official White House photo by Pete Souza)

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Medal of Freedom Hug - The Obamas greet guests at a reception for Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients and their families in the Blue Room of the White House on Aug. 12, 2009. (Photo: Official White House photo by Pete Souza)

Campaign Hug - First Lady Michelle Obama hugs a young girl during a "Get Out the Vote" rally at Canyon Springs High School in Las Vegas, Nov. 1, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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Campaign Hug - First Lady Michelle Obama hugs a young girl during a "Get Out the Vote" rally at Canyon Springs High School in Las Vegas, Nov. 1, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

Katrina Hug - The Obamas greet members of Maude Smith's family at her home in New Orleans, Aug. 29, 2010. The President and First Lady were visiting New Orleans to mark the five-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. (Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Katrina Hug - The Obamas greet members of Maude Smith's family at her home in New Orleans, Aug. 29, 2010. The President and First Lady were visiting New Orleans to mark the five-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. (Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Consoling Hug - The Obamas console Paul and Janet Monti, parents of Army Sgt. 1st. Class Jared C. Monti, who was killed in action in Afghanistan, in the Blue Room following a Medal of Honor ceremony in the White House on Sept. 17, 2009. (Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Consoling Hug - The Obamas console Paul and Janet Monti, parents of Army Sgt. 1st. Class Jared C. Monti, who was killed in action in Afghanistan, in the Blue Room following a Medal of Honor ceremony in the White House on Sept. 17, 2009. (Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Mother's Day Hug - Obama greets guests in the Blue Room of the White House during a Mother's Day tea for military spouses, relatives and friends, May 6, 2011.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

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Mother's Day Hug - Obama greets guests in the Blue Room of the White House during a Mother's Day tea for military spouses, relatives and friends, May 6, 2011.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

Mexico Hug - President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wait in the Map Room of the White House before welcoming President Felipe Calderón of Mexico and his wife, Margarita Zavala, on the South Lawn of the White House, May 19, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Mexico Hug - President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wait in the Map Room of the White House before welcoming President Felipe Calderón of Mexico and his wife, Margarita Zavala, on the South Lawn of the White House, May 19, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Student Hug - First Lady Michelle Obama greets a student during a mentoring event at Ballou High School in Washington, D.C., March 30, 2011.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

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Student Hug - First Lady Michelle Obama greets a student during a mentoring event at Ballou High School in Washington, D.C., March 30, 2011.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

Hospital Hug - The first lady greets patients and staff at the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., Dec. 13, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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Hospital Hug - The first lady greets patients and staff at the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., Dec. 13, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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Cinco de Mayo Hug - Obama is hugged by students during a visit to the LAMB bilingual school May 4, 2009, as a lead-up to the Cinco de Mayo holiday.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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Cinco de Mayo Hug - Obama is hugged by students during a visit to the LAMB bilingual school May 4, 2009, as a lead-up to the Cinco de Mayo holiday.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

British Hug - First Lady Michelle Obama greets students from Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School during a visit to Christ Church College, Oxford University, in Oxford, England, May 25, 2011.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

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British Hug - First Lady Michelle Obama greets students from Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School during a visit to Christ Church College, Oxford University, in Oxford, England, May 25, 2011.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

Presidential Hug - The president embraces his wife as they wait to speak at a rally on the campus of Ohio State University in Columbus, Oct 17, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Presidential Hug - The president embraces his wife as they wait to speak at a rally on the campus of Ohio State University in Columbus, Oct 17, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Service Hugs - President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are welcomed by school children at the SEED School in Washington, D.C., after the signing of the Kennedy Service Act for National Service, April 21, 2009.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Service Hugs - President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are welcomed by school children at the SEED School in Washington, D.C., after the signing of the Kennedy Service Act for National Service, April 21, 2009.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Irish Hug - President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama leave the stage with Taoiseach Enda Kenny and his wife, Fionnuala Kenny, during a celebration at College Green in Dublin, Ireland, May 23, 2011.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Irish Hug - President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama leave the stage with Taoiseach Enda Kenny and his wife, Fionnuala Kenny, during a celebration at College Green in Dublin, Ireland, May 23, 2011.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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SCOTUS Hug - President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama with Justice Sonia Sotomayor prior to a reception for the new Supreme Court Justice at the White House on Aug. 12, 2009. (Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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SCOTUS Hug - President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama with Justice Sonia Sotomayor prior to a reception for the new Supreme Court Justice at the White House on Aug. 12, 2009. (Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Loving Hug - President Barack Obama hugs First Lady Michelle Obama in the Red Room of the White House while Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett smiles prior to the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) reception, March 20, 2009.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Loving Hug - President Barack Obama hugs First Lady Michelle Obama in the Red Room of the White House while Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett smiles prior to the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) reception, March 20, 2009.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Military Hug - President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet service men and women and their families during Christmas dinner in the mess hall at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kailua, Dec. 25, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Military Hug - President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet service men and women and their families during Christmas dinner in the mess hall at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kailua, Dec. 25, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

White House Worker Hug - The first lady greets women who work in the White House Correspondence Office in Washington, D.C., April 21, 2009.(Photo: White House)

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White House Worker Hug - The first lady greets women who work in the White House Correspondence Office in Washington, D.C., April 21, 2009.(Photo: White House)

Homeland Security Hug - Obama hugs a supporter during her visit to the Department of Homeland Security in Washington, D.C., April 14, 2009. (Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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Homeland Security Hug - Obama hugs a supporter during her visit to the Department of Homeland Security in Washington, D.C., April 14, 2009. (Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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Farming Hug - Obama hugs a woman working at New Roots Community Farm in San Diego, April 15, 2010. (Photo: Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

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Farming Hug - Obama hugs a woman working at New Roots Community Farm in San Diego, April 15, 2010. (Photo: Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

French Hug - The Obamas are greeted by French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, June 6, 2009.(Photo: Official White House photo by Pete Souza)

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French Hug - The Obamas are greeted by French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, June 6, 2009.(Photo: Official White House photo by Pete Souza)

Her Majesty’s Hug - The Obamas are welcomed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to Buckingham Palace in London, April 1, 2009.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Her Majesty’s Hug - The Obamas are welcomed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to Buckingham Palace in London, April 1, 2009.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Halloween Hug - President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hand out Halloween treats to children on the North Portico of the White House, Oct. 31, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Halloween Hug - President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hand out Halloween treats to children on the North Portico of the White House, Oct. 31, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Cinco de Mayo 2010 Hug - President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet guests at the Cinco de Mayo reception in the Rose Garden of the White House, May 5, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Cinco de Mayo 2010 Hug - President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet guests at the Cinco de Mayo reception in the Rose Garden of the White House, May 5, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Let’s Move! Hugs - First lady Michelle Obama gives hugs at the end of an event in the White House garden in Washington, Friday, June 3, 2011, to promote the "Let's Move!" campaign. (Photo: AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Let’s Move! Hugs - First lady Michelle Obama gives hugs at the end of an event in the White House garden in Washington, Friday, June 3, 2011, to promote the "Let's Move!" campaign. (Photo: AP Photo/Evan Vucci)