Stanley Stocker-Edwards Dated Michelle Obama – Facts about Patti Labelle's Son

Stanley Stocker-Edwards had an incredible upbringing, having renowned singer Patti LaBelle as his adoptive mother. Adding to his remarkable life experiences, he also met and dated a former U.S. First Lady.

Stanley Stocker-Edwards has achieved many incredible accomplishments throughout his life. However, what truly stands out about him is his connection to one of the most prominent female figures in the United States: Michelle Obama.

Their past relationship was documented in author Peter Slavin's 2015 memoir, "Michelle Obama: A Life," which delves into the life of the former U.S. First Lady.

Stanley Stocker-Edwards Is Patti Labelle's Adopted Son

Stanley Stocker-Edwards was born and raised in Philadelphia, and his biological parents worked as meat cutters and wrappers. He has a brother named Dodd Stocker-Edwards. Unfortunately, tragedy struck their family, leaving the siblings orphaned.

Stanley's family was known to be neighbors of the renowned singer Patti LaBelle. After learning about the death of the siblings' mother, Patti took them in and welcomed the siblings into her home.

Welcoming the siblings at home was not new for Patti, as her son with then-husband Armstead Edwards, Zuri Kye Edwards, had been close friends with Stanley and Dodd.

Patti recalled that the trio would do their homework and were "very attached" to each other. The musician and Armstead became legal guardians of the orphaned boys. Two years later, the pair eventually adopted the brothers.

The music superstar took on the role of treating Stanley and his brother as her children. She sent them to school and made efforts to instill discipline in them.

Patti admitted that she tends to be a "soft parent" because of her love for children, making it difficult for her to say no, except in cases deemed crucial matters for her.

Her admirable efforts as an adoptive mother and advocate for child adoption in the foster care system earned her a certificate of appreciation from former New York City Mayor Ed Koch. Stanley and his adoptive family later participated in a public campaign encouraging adoption.

While pursuing law, Stanley has been involved in creative writing.

Stanley Stocker-Edwards Dated Michelle Obama at Harvard

Peter's 2015 memoir, "Michelle Obama: A Life," mentioned that Stanley and Michelle Obama dated while studying law at Harvard University. The book quoted Michelle:

"My family swore I would never find a man that would put up with me."

Even though their relationship ended, they stayed friends. They were once pictured together from Harvard's graduation weekend, with one photo showing Stanley with his arm around Michelle's waist.

Despite Michelle's doubts about finding the right partner, she met and married Barack Obama, who later made history as the first-ever Black president of the country. Together, they have two daughters, Malia Obama and Sasha Obama.

Stanley Stocker-Edwards Is Married Now and Pursues Law and Creative Writing

Stanley Stocker-Edwards is now a lawyer in the District of Columbia. While pursuing law, Stanley has been involved in creative writing. He is also an accomplished writer, publishing his stories and prose in various literary publications and platforms. One of his notable works is the short story "The List."

The short story gained recognition when it was published in the Winter 2019 issue of Kestrel and earned him the prestigious PEN America Dau Prize for Emerging Fiction.

Stanley resides in the Maryland suburbs with his wife and son, whose identities remain private. He is also currently engrossed in writing another captivating novel set in Mississippi.