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Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Michelle Obama reveals misgivings about Barack as divorce rumors continue to swirl
Michelle Obama admitted she had reservations when she first met husband Barack and expected him to be 'weird', admitting she was worried their budding love affair would ruin her career. The former first lady, 61, delved into the origins of relationship with the former President, reminiscing on the summer they met at same law firm when she was his advisor. 'So I knew of him, this Barack Obama, and everyone was abuzz about him,' she told her brother Craig Robinson, whom she co-hosts their IMO podcast with. '[Everyone] were talking about this hotshot first year Harvard Law student who was brilliant, and his name was Barack Obama.' 'I got his profile [at the law firm] and I thought, what kind of a name is Barack Obama?' she said. She continued: 'And he's Black, and everyone at the law firm was excited that he was Black, and I was like, "he's probably weird, because he's a nerd if a lot of white people are all infatuated with him."' The pair ended up spending a lot of time together over the summer working together, with Michelle admitting there was an attraction that she tried to ignore - particularly due to their work situation. 'We were becoming "friends friends" - really good friends,' she told Craig. 'Barack was like my buddy. We were going everywhere together, and we were going to lunch and laughing about the same things and making jokes.' There was one pivotal moment that changed the course of their relationship, when they went out for a summer associate outing with the firm. Michelle, 61, delved into the origins of relationship with the former President, reminiscing on the summer they met him the law firm they both worked at when she was his advisor. Pictured on their wedding day in 1992 'We had to go see Les Misérables, and I remember I really liked him because we went to Les Mis as a summer associate outing, and we both looked at each other and was like, "this sucks."' 'He looked at me at intermission and was like "let's go",' Michelle recalled, admitting she was somewhat scandalized by the thought. 'I was like, "we can't go, we're here with the firm," and he was like "we don't have to stay through this, let's just go.' Michelle said she found his attitude somewhat alluring. 'I was like, "oh, he's radical, he's like a rule breaker" and we left at intermission, we left two seats open in the box at the firm,' she said, although her actions weren't without hesitation. 'I was like "I'm ruining my career," but we went out for drinks and I really liked him.' Michelle's detailed tale of how she met her husband comes as the two continue to refute rumors they are heading for a divorce. Speculation about the Obamas' relationship has picked up over the past year, fueled in part by Michelle's decision to skip several high-profile events, including Jimmy Carter's funeral. Michelle often speaks about raising her two daughters, Malia, 26, and Sasha, 24, with her husband, former President Barack Obama (family pictured in 2004) Michelle Obama may look like she has all parts of life under control but the former first lady has had her fair share of doubts - particularly when it comes to parenting The Obamas met in 1988 when the future president took a job at a law firm in Chicago for the summer where Michelle was already working Michelle (pictured with Barack in a photo he shared in February) dismissed speculation about her marriage and addressed the rumors head on during a podcast episode of her IMO podcast While the couple have now been married for 33 years and share two daughters, Malia, 26, and Sasha, 24, Michelle wasn't immediately impressed with the man who was to become her future husband. She admitted she already had an idea of what he would be like. 'Then I read his bio and saw he grew up in Hawaii, and I thought how many black people grow up in Hawaii? So I already had this image, but he was assigned to be my advisee, so I had to call him on the phone,' she recalled. 'I had this image of a nerdy guy, and then the first sparky feeling I had, I felt actually, was when I talked to him on the phone and he had his Barack Obama voice. He's like, "hello", the voice was sexier than the image I had, so I sort of didn't expect this,' the former First Lady said. 'He was older, so he was self assured. We had a great conversation, but all I had was a picture and it wasn't a great picture of him so I wasn't feeling anything,' she laughed. 'Then it was his first day on the job, he shows up late right, so I'm like "OK, he's a trifling nerd with a good voice, that's what I thought,"' she mused. When she met Barack, the then-lawyer was taken aback, saying he was 'much cuter' than his picture. 'The picture didn't do him justice, so I was pleasantly surprised that he was attractive,' she admitted. 'So he stood up and you know, he was kind of cool in a way that I didn't expect. He wasn't not unapologetic about being late, but he wasn't flustered by it - he handled it in a cool way 'So I got him started on his first day and then I had to take him out for lunch and we really hit it off at lunch. We had a long lunch, a great conversation and just kind of vibed right at that lunch,' she said, adding: 'he was interesting and he was just very self-assured.' However, Michelle had ruled him out as a potential suiter because of their positions at work. 'I told myself it would be completely inappropriate for me to date this dude that I'm advising. It would be tacky, and it would be expected, so I kind of talked myself out of it,' she said. Michelle added she even entertained the idea of setting him up with her friends. 'So I started taking him to happy hours and things like that, so he was starting to meet all my friends. So my mindset was, "I'm going to fix you up." However, the two started dating and eventually married in 1992. The duo got candid about the widespread speculation of their apparent separation on a recent episode of IMO. When Craig teased the couple by asking, 'What, you guys like each other?' Michelle responded with a smirk: 'Oh yeah, the rumor mill.' Barack jumped in saying, 'She took me back! It was touch and go for a while.' Despite the jokes, Michelle made it clear she has never considered walking away from the marriage. 'There hasn't been one moment in our marriage where I thought about quitting my man,' she said on the podcast. 'And we've had some really hard times.'
Daily Mail
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Michelle and Barack Obama spill on who's 'biggest baby' in their relationship after addressing divorce rumors
Michelle Obama and Barack Obama have shared intimate details about their marriage days after they finally broke their silence on the ongoing divorce rumors - revealing everything from who apologizes first after a fight to who acts like a 'bigger baby.' The former President, 63, and First Lady, 61, participated in a fun couples challenge for a video shared to Michelle's IMO podcast's Instagram page earlier this week. It saw them answering a series of questions about who does what in their relationship, as well as things like who's more romantic, patient, stubborn, and grumpy. The couple didn't hold back, laying it all bare - but things turned a little tense when the couple couldn't agree on some answers. The clip began with Michelle and Barack smiling together towards the camera before they turned to look at one another as a voiceover said, 'This one's for couples. 14 questions.' 'Who apologizes first after a fight?' the voiceover asked first as they both pointed to Barack. When it asked 'Who's the funny one?' they agreed it was Michelle. Barack then won for 'Who's more romantic?' and 'Who's more patient?' But when they sound byte asked 'Who's the better cook?' the pair had their first disagreement. Michelle quickly pointed to herself while Barack looked unsure, first pointing to himself before eventually switching it to Michelle after she made a disgruntled face. When asked 'Who said "I love you" first?' they both moved their fingers back and forth between them, seemingly saying they both said it around the same time. Michelle was chosen for 'Who takes longer to get ready in the morning?' and 'Who's more stubborn?' while Barack won for 'Who's the grumpier one in the morning?' and 'Who's the bigger baby when sick?' But another disagreement came when the voiceover said, 'Who's the social butterfly?' as both of them pointed to themselves. And things turned tense again when they were asked, 'Who's the messy one?' Michelle quickly pointed to Barack while he pointed to her. Next, they agreed that both one for the question 'Who works out more?' Michelle was chosen for 'Who takes longer to get ready in the morning?' and 'Who's more stubborn?' while Barack won for 'Who's the grumpier one in the morning?' And lastly, they chose Michelle when asked 'Who requires more attention?' It came days after they finally addressed the state of their marriage during a sit-down on her podcast, which she co-hosts with her brother Craig Robinson. 'What, you guys like each other?' Craig joked, before Michelle replied: 'Oh yeah, the rumor mill.' 'She took me back!' Barack light-heartedly chimed in, adding: 'It was touch and go for awhile.' The former first lady said it was nice to be in the same room as her husband, sassily telling her brother: 'When we aren't, folks think we're divorced.' Michelle then made a heartfelt admission about her relationship with her husband of almost 33 years. 'There hasn't been one moment in our marriage where I thought about quitting my man,' she said passionately. 'And we've had some really hard times. So we had a lot of fun times, a lot of adventures, and I have become a better person because of the man I'm married to.' Barack admitted he missed a lot of the speculation, and he was largely unaware of what people were saying. 'These are the kinds of things that I just miss, right? So I don't even know this stuff's going on,' he confessed. 'And then somebody will mention it to me and I'm all like, "what are you talking about?"' The Obamas have been married for almost 33 years and share daughters, Malia, 26, and Sasha, 24. Rumors surrounding the Obama's relationship began when Michelle skipped several high-profile events, including Donald Trump's inauguration and former President Jimmy Carter's funeral.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Barack And Michelle Obama Address Divorce Rumors In Candid Podcast Reveal
After months of mounting speculation, Barack and Michelle Obama have finally addressed rumors about their marriage. In a surprising appearance on Michelle's podcast "IMO," the couple tackled headlines suggesting they were heading for divorce. With heartfelt admissions and candid humor, the Obamas cleared the air and shared an intimate look into their nearly 33-year journey together. Barack Obama Jokes About Reconciliation Rumors On 'IMO' Podcast Barack Obama joined his wife, Michelle, on the "IMO" podcast, co-hosted by her brother, Craig Robinson, where the couple openly addressed swirling divorce rumors. The light-hearted tone was evident from the start when Robinson joked, "What, you guys like each other?" Michelle quickly responded, "Oh yeah, the rumor mill," prompting Barack to quip, "She took me back! It was touch and go for a while." Michelle added with sass, "When we aren't [in the same room], folks think we're divorced." The couple's playful banter set the stage for more profound revelations about their bond and the false narratives often spread online. Michelle Obama Declares Her Loyalty To Barack Obama Despite the persistent rumors, Michelle made it clear that her love and commitment to her husband have never wavered. In an emotional moment, she stated, "There hasn't been one moment in our marriage where I thought about quitting my man." She continued, "And we've had some really hard times. So we had a lot of fun times, a lot of adventures, and I have become a better person because of the man I'm married to." Barack Obama Reacts To The Rumors He Never Saw Coming Barack admitted he was largely unaware of the speculation until others brought it to his attention. "These are the kinds of things that I just miss, right? So I don't even know this stuff's going on." He added, "And then somebody will mention it to me and I'm all like, 'What are you talking about?'" Michelle's brother, Craig Robinson, added to the narrative by recalling a fan encounter in Kansas. He shared how a woman posed for a photo and whispered, "What did he do?" implying Barack must have made a mistake. "What makes you think he messed up?" Robinson joked. Michelle Obama Sets The Record Straight On Barack And Public Appearances The rumor mill had been in overdrive after Michelle skipped some major political events, including former President Jimmy Carter's funeral and Donald Trump's inauguration. These decisions fueled gossip that the Obamas were no longer together, but Michelle firmly stated these were choices she made independently. In a separate podcast appearance earlier this year, she dismissed rumors of marital tension, noting, "If I were having problems with my husband, everybody would know about it." She laughed as she assured listeners she's "not a martyr" and would never suffer in silence. "I'd be out there, like, 'Let me tell you what this fool did,'" she joked. Michelle also addressed the divorce rumors during an appearance on Sophia Bush's iHeartRadio podcast, "Work in Progress." The former First Lady said, "That's the thing that we women struggle with, disappointing people. I mean, so much so that this year, people couldn't even fathom that I was making a choice for myself." She blamed the rumors on society, noting, "This couldn't be a grown woman just making a set of decisions herself, right? But that's what society does to us." Michelle Obama Says Therapy Is Helping Her Embrace A New Life Chapter Meanwhile, Michelle is turning inward as she steps into what she calls the "next phase" of life. In a candid interview on Jay Shetty's "On Purpose" podcast, she opened up about her personal journey with therapy and why she believes it's crucial for this new chapter. "At this phase of my life, I'm in therapy right now because I'm transitioning, you know?" she revealed. With Sasha and Malia now grown and on their own, Michelle described herself as an "empty nester," saying, "I'm 60 years old, I've finished a really hard thing in my life with my family intact… my girls are in, you know, they've been launched!" Michelle shared that therapy is helping her shed behaviors that no longer serve her growth. "So, I'm getting that tune-up for this next phase because I believe this is a whole 'nother phase in life for me," she explained. "And I now have the wisdom to know, let me go get some coaching while I'm doing it." Now that the most demanding years of her life are behind her, Michelle is focused on herself. "Every choice that I'm making is completely mine," she said. "I now don't have the excuse of, 'Well, my kids need this,' or 'My husband needs that,' or 'The country needs that.'" Encouraging others to explore mental health support, she added, "Everybody needs to find their form of it, the best way they can." Solve the daily Crossword
