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Photo of Obama sister’s thumbs-up during state dinner meeting with Ryan Reynolds goes viral

Malia Obama is seen giving her sister, Sasha, a thumbs-up during a brief encounter with Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds. Pete Souza/White House

A photo of Malia Obama giving her sister, Sasha, thumbs-up during a brief encounter with Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds last week has now gone viral.

Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was honoured at the White House during an official state dinner.

During the star-studded event, White House photographer Pete Souza captured Sasha, 14, mid-conversation with the Deadpool star as her 17-year-old sister is caught in the background giving a supportive thumbs-up.

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Reynolds was among the Canadian star power to attend Thursday’s event, including Michael J. Fox, Mike Myers and Sandra Oh.

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The Obama sisters, who were attending their first state dinner, sat with Reynolds and his wife actress Blake Lively.

Malia Obama sits next to actress Sandra Oh during the State Dinner in honour of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the White House in Washington on March 10, 2016. Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images

During dinner speeches, Trudeau acknowledged the Obama sisters as he reminisced about his time as child while this father, Pierre, was prime minister.

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“It’s also touching to meet Malia and Sasha, who are here at their first state dinner,” Trudeau said. “And quite frankly, the memories for me of being a kid and not being old enough to attend these kinds of events with my father almost makes me wish I had gone through my teenage years as a child of a world leader – but not quite.

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“I admire you very much, both of you, for your extraordinary strength and your grace, through what is a remarkable childhood and young adulthood that will give you extraordinary strength and wisdom beyond your years for the rest of your life,” the prime minister said.

The photo of Sasha’s encounter with Reynolds captured much attention over the weekend on Twitter. Here’s a look:

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https://twitter.com/WGlodi/status/708500641828700160

https://twitter.com/jessicasara/status/708524231114547200

https://twitter.com/AmeliaClaire94/status/708426604020629506

https://twitter.com/aaronmedwards/status/708425941702152193

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