Michelle Obama as Beyonce in 'Formation' birthday tribute drives internet wild

Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s birthday tribute to Beyonce has delighted fans of the singer around the world.

Michelle Obama as Beyonce.

Michelle Obama as Beyonce. Source: beyonce.com

Pop star Beyonce turned 36 this week, and to celebrate some of her family and famous friends dressed as her.

In a photo montage posted on the singer's website, they recreated her outfit from one of her iconic hits 'Formation', which was released last year on her album 'Lemonade'.
Her five-year-old daughter Blue Ivy, tennis star Serena Williams and former Destiny’s Child bandmate Kelly Rowland all took part in the photo collage.
But it was a former First Lady of the United States that drove the internet wild – Michelle Obama’s appearance, complete with matching braids, chunky necklace and wide-brimmed black hat, was a big hit with Beyonce’s fans.
The stunt was part of a charity initiative, 'BeyGood Houston', to help people affected by tropical storm Harvey, and encouraged fans to donate.
Barack and Michelle Obama wave to singer Beyonce after their first dance together at the Inaugural Ball.
Barack and Michelle Obama wave to singer Beyonce after their first dance together at the Inaugural Ball. Source: AAP
The friendship between Beyonce and the Obamas is no secret.

Beyonce sang ‘At Last’ at the inauguration ball of US president Barack Obama, while Mrs Obama said Beyonce was a “sweetheart” in an interview with the chat show host Stephen Colbert.

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