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Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Michelle Obama Slips Into a transparent Tiered Dress for Date Night With Barack
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Michelle Obama is in an era of transition—transitioning away from saying yes to things she doesn't want to do, and from living with the restrictions she put up for herself when she was the first lady of the United States. And this era, I have to say, has great fashion. On Tuesday evening, the Becoming author was seen stepping out for a romantic date night with her husband, former President Barack Obama, in New York City. The two coordinated in elegant black looks. Barack opted for a sleek black suit and matching dress shoes, while Michelle chose a fun and flirty little black dress. The midi dress was tiered and featured frilly details along the neckline and throughout. The ruffles along the horizontal pleats moved as Michelle walked, proving this dress was made for dancing. And the long sleeves featured transparent panels, revealing just the right amount of skin. Michelle expertly paired the black date-night dress with pointy black leather slingbacks with small heels. She carried a horizontal black leather clutch and accessorized with chunky, oversize silver hoops. Mrs. Obama's hair was styled into a long braid, and she wore a perfect smoky eye. The couple was photographed leaving the Lowell Hotel restaurant and heading into a black car, surrounded by their security detail. Their date night comes weeks after Michelle addressed those pesky divorce rumors (which stemmed from her deciding to skip some public events, like Donald Trump's inauguration). 'The interesting thing is that, when I say 'no,' for the most part people are like, 'I get it, and I'm okay,'' she said during an interview on Sophia Bush's Work in Progress podcast. 'That's the thing that we as women... we struggle with disappointing people. I mean, so much so that this year people were... they couldn't even fathom that I was making a choice for myself that they had to assume that my husband and I are divorcing.' You Might Also Like 4 Investment-Worthy Skincare Finds From Sephora The 17 Best Retinol Creams Worth Adding to Your Skin Care Routine
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Barack Obama's candid dating advice revealed on wife Michelle's latest podcast
Barack Obama has shared his advice on dating after being married to his wife, Michelle, for over 30 years. On Tuesday, during an episode of Michelle's IMO podcast with her brother, Craig Robinson, the two spoke with the CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky, about how he built his business from the ground up, including the mentorship he received from the former president along the way. Over the years, Chesky and Barack became close enough that they started discussing their personal lives, like the unsuccessful dates the CEO was going on. 'One time I was like — I met somebody and I was about to go on a date with — I went on a date with them and I remember telling him like, 'Oh my God, she checks all the boxes and like this, this, this, this, this,'' he told Michelle and Robinson. 'And I remember him saying something. He said, it's not a checklist.' Chesky explained that he never considered that he had adopted this mindset until after Barack pointed out what he should really be looking for in a long-term partner. 'He's like, the right person is someone where they've got this weird laugh or snort and you find it really funny,' he continued. 'And it's like, in other words, it's not necessarily what you think you're looking for. And you're not dating a checklist, you're dating a real person. And the real person makes you feel a certain way.' 'I think it was like a really, really important piece of advice,' he added. The former president's dating advice comes after his wife was forced to address divorce rumors following her absence at several notable events. The rumors first started when Barack attended former President Jimmy Carter's funeral without his wife in January. Then, days later, Michelle confirmed she wouldn't attend Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration. Speaking on Sophia Bush's Work in Progress podcast last month, Michelle touched on the rumors. 'The interesting thing is that, when I say 'no,' for the most part people are like, 'I get it,'' she said. 'That's the thing that we as women, I think we 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 that they had to assume that my husband and I are divorcing.' 'This couldn't be a grown woman just making a set of decisions for herself, right?' she added. 'But that's what society does to us. We start actually, finally going, 'What am I doing? Who am I doing this for?' And if it doesn't fit into the sort of stereotype of what people think we should do, then it gets labeled as something negative and horrible.'
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Amidst divorce rumors, here's what Barack Obama posted on Mother's Day
After Michelle Obama 's 'explosive' explanation a while ago, now it's Barack Obama 's turn. The former President of the United States of America recently took to social media to clear the air about his relationship with his wife, Michelle Obama – something that has been under the microscope for quite some time. Wishing the former first lady on the occasion of Mother's Day, Barack shared a photo of her with their two daughters, Malia and Sasha, adding in a heartfelt message. He wrote, "Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms and mother-figures! @MichelleObama, the girls and I are so lucky to have you in our lives. We love you.' Putting the rumors to rest: The rumors of a strain in the marital relationship between the Obamas started over a year back, and a train of events that took place earlier this year only fanned the flames. Operation Sindoor India-Pak tensions: All eyes on DGMO talks today Before & after: Satellite pics show Op Sindoor's impact on Pak air bases, terror camps 'Shameful': Support pours in for foreign secretary Misri as trolls target his family As Michelle skipped some public events, including former president Jimmy Carter's funeral and Donald Trump's presidential inauguration, while Barack was present at those – the rumors of the alleged rift gained more momentum. However, back in April, Michelle Obama finally broke her silence on the whispers of marital unrest during an episode of a podcast. What did Michelle Obama say? In one of the episodes the podcast 'Work in Progress', hosted by Sophia Bush, the former First Lady – for the first time – opened up about why she chose not to accompany Barack Obama to Trump's second inauguration. While Michelle admitted that it was a 'hard thing' for her to do, she also put the record straight about the rumors of trouble in her marriage with Barack. While her husband, former President Barack Obama, attended Trump's inaugural ceremony alongside Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and their respective spouses, Michelle chose not to go—a decision that drew widespread speculation and criticism. The mother of two revealed how 'it took everything in my power to not do the thing that was right—or that was perceived as right—but to do the thing that was right for me.' Michelle added, 'That was a hard thing for me to do.' Talking about how she arrived at the decision of not going to the ceremony, Michelle revealed that she had to "trick' herself into staying away from the ceremony. The former First Lady shared, "It started with not having anything to wear," adding, 'I'm always prepared for any funeral, anything.' She continued, 'I walk around with the right dress, I travel with clothes just in case something pops off. So I was like, 'If I'm not going to do this thing. I got to tell my team.' I don't even want to have a dress ready, right? Because it's so easy to just say, 'Let me do the right thing'.' Michelle stated that avoiding the inauguration wasn't about political or personal issues. Rather, it was one of those times when she chose to prioritise herself. She revealed that although the choice was tough, it was essential for her well-being. She explained, "I'm here really trying to own my life and intentionally practice making the choice that was right for me," adding, "It took everything in my power to not do the thing that 'was right,' or was perceived as right, but do the thing that was right for me. ' However, Michelle revealed – to her surprise and shock – her decision not to attend Trump's inauguration was linked with the rumors of 'potential collapse' of her marital life with her husband, Barack. Reflecting on that widespread rumor, Michelle said, "My decision to skip the inauguration — or my decision to make choices at the beginning of this year that suited me — were met with such ridicule and criticism." She added, "People couldn't believe that I was saying no for any other reason. They had to assume that my marriage was falling apart." Earlier this month, Michelle went a step further and shared during an episode of 'The Diary of a CEO' podcast with host Steven Bartlett, "If I were having problems with my husband, everybody would know about it." She added, 'I would be problem-solving in public. I'm not a martyr." Michelle Obama SHUTS DOWN Divorce Buzz with FINAL WORD on Marriage to Barack | WATCH Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
USA Today
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Michelle Obama recalls Barack Obama joking after her mom's death: 'You're next up'
Michelle Obama recalls Barack Obama joking after her mom's death: 'You're next up' Show Caption Hide Caption Michelle and Barack Obama address divorce rumors Former first lady Michelle Obama spoke with Sophia Bush on the "Work in Progress" podcast about the divorce rumors. Michelle Obama is revealing how husband Barack Obama helped her find a sense of humor in the wake of her mother's death. The former first lady, 61, dedicated the May 7 episode of her "IMO" podcast, which she co-hosts with brother Craig Robinson, to having a frank conversation about how they have coped with their mother Marian Robinson's death in May 2024. "That's sort of the darned thing about being a grown-up. When you lose your parents, you're next up," Michelle Obama said as part of the siblings' response to a listener's question. "I guess if anything with mom's loss, I thank God you're my big brother and I have a husband who's older." She then recalled, "Because Barack was saying, 'Well, you're next up.' And I was like, 'I'm not really ready to be next up.' I told him, 'You're next up. And Craig is next up.'" On a somber note, she related to the listener, whose father recently died, by relating to how a family structure changes along with the health of one's parents. 'I'm not a martyr' Michelle Obama says 'everyone would know' if she divorced "That's really when you become an adult, when your parents are not in that spot of managing and maintaining. But that's going to happen at some point, where ... we become the parent, we become the convener, we become the glue," Obama said. She added, "There's a comfort level in knowing that no matter how wise or experienced I am in the world, Mom always knew more. Even if that wasn't true, it was just a good feeling, 'Let me go talk to my mommy.'" Michelle Obama describes picking up nephews from school with secret service Later in the episode, Obama opened up about how she and her brother make an effort to stay close, despite her living in Washington, D.C, while he is in Milwaukee. She admitted that though "sometimes coming to (Robinson's) house is a little bit of a hassle" due to the level of security she has as a former first lady, she still makes time for his family. Why Michelle Obama is in therapy: 'Transitioning' from a 'really hard' time in White House "I even did pickup for the boys, and they were happy to see me in the motorcade," she said. "When I told my detail, 'We're doing pickup. We're gonna go to grammar school and pick up my nephews,' they were like, 'Yes ma'am.' So off we went." "Three SUVs later," Robinson joked. Obama added, "And 12 guys with guns."
Daily Mail
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Barack Obama surprisingly imitates wife Michelle's latest quirk in yet another dinner without her
Former president Barack Obama was spotted stepping out in New York City on Friday night alongside his sister Auma, in the latest string of public dinners without his wife, Michelle. Obama, 63, wore an all black suit as the siblings, who share a father, left the ZZ Club in Hudson Yards. The establishment is a private members club that has its own Japanese restaurant, a cigar terrace and is the only private location of a Carbone restaurant in the world. Similarly, Michelle has been frequently seen in recent outings dining with her brother Craig Robinson, with the two also cohosting her new podcast. The Obamas haven't strayed from the public eye since leaving the White House in 2016, but have rarely been seen together as of late. Separation rumors started to swirl over the winter, when Barack was spotted without Michelle at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral and President Donald Trump 's inauguration. Speculation as to why the first lady skipped the two major high-profile events was unavoidable. Michelle offered a vague explanation during an interview on actress and activist Sophia Bush's podcast, Work in Progress. 'That's the thing that we as women, I think we struggle with disappointing people,' she told Sophia. 'I mean, so much so that this year people were, you know, they couldn't even fathom that I was making a choice for myself that they had to assume that my husband and I are divorcing,' Michelle continued. 'That this couldn't be a grown woman just making a set of decisions for herself, right?' At the time, Michelle's team said she missed Carter's funeral due to 'scheduling conflicts,' blaming her absence on a preplanned holiday vacation in Hawaii. Michelle's comments only further fueled separation rumors, coupled with the fact that the two have rarely been seen together in public. They were pictured together in December enjoying a dinner at a Los Angeles restaurant called Mother Wolf, but have been seen separately since. Michelle was seen once again at Mother Wolf in February with her brother Craig Robinson. The siblings were pictured smiling and laughing together amid heightened divorce rumors between the Obamas. It seems like Barack is taking a page out of his wife's book, attending a dinner with a sibling instead of a spouse Michelle and her brother launched their new podcast, IMO (In My Opinion) with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson in March. The siblings have embarked on a media tour to promote the new project and were seen together once again in April. Eagle-eyed fans spotted her diamond wedding ring as she visited The Academy headquarters in North Hollywood. However, Barack was then spotted at a dinner once again without his wife in San Francisco last month. The former president was also seen at a Japanese-Californian restaurant in West Los Angeles with his daughters, as Michelle was noticeably absent. Despite the rumors, the Obamas have stayed tight-lipped about their marriage and have attempted to dispel the claims with social media posts. Barack posted a photo of the two on Valentine's Day with a sweet caption that read, 'Thirty-two years together and you still take my breath away. Happy Valentine's Day, Michelle Obama!' Michelle also shared the photo, adding, 'If there's one person I can always count on, it's you, Barack Obama. You're my rock. Always have been. Always will be. Happy Valentine's Day, honey!' Barack also wished his wife a happy 61st birthday, writing on social media, calling Michelle the 'love of my life.' 'You fill every room with warmth, wisdom, humor, and grace – and you look good doing it. I'm so lucky to be able to take on life's adventures with you. Love you!' he added.
