The former First Couple are back inEmmycontention.

Oprah is nominated for hosting the show.

Michelle Obama has won two Childrens and FamilyEmmy Awards.

Former U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle each received Emmy nominations

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They are each halfway toward earning coveted EGOT status.

The film was produced by Higher Ground, their Netflix-based production company.

Michelle Obamas documentary hosted by Oprah grew out of her book tour forThe Light We Carry.

Emmy Nominations

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The book came from people asking for guidance, Mrs. Obama explains to Oprah.

When you get to those low emotional places, its hard to find your light.

Barack and Michelle Obama celebrated their 30thwedding anniversary last year.

Theyve had incredible highs but in the documentary Mrs. Obama confides its not like they never had a disagreement.

For details on what picture shes referring to, youll have to watch the Netflix documentary.

Michelle Obama adds, The light we carry is in all of us.

Its our responsibility to share that light.

Going high begets more of it.

Thats why we do it.