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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michelle Obama Missing Dinner With Barack Reignites Divorce Rumors
Barack Obama enjoyed a wholesome outing with his daughters in Los Angeles, but Michelle's notable absence seemingly reignited divorce rumors. The power couple has been under the microscope lately, with Michelle Obama's hiatus from the public eye and major political events sparking rumors about problems in their marriage. Despite the former First Lady's efforts to squash tittle-tattle, the discussion remains afloat. She has outwardly criticized said rumors and even clarified her decisions to step away from the spotlight, but it appeared to be in vain. Page Six shared Backgrid's photos of Barack Obama enjoying a dinner with his girls, with Michelle notably missing from the family hangout amid her attempts to shut down divorce rumors. Michelle Obama previously explained her decision to take a break from the spotlight on Sophia Bush's 'Work in Progress' podcast while dismissing rumors and speculation about problems in her marriage. But her opting to sit out the family dinner on Friday, which seemed the ideal way to kick off the weekend, reignited the talks she willfully tried to silence. The snaps showed the former president of the United States leaning into a more casual look in a bomber jacket, black shirt, and grey trousers for the outing. On Friday, Obama and their daughters, Malia and Sasha, were spotted heading to dinner at a popular sushi restaurant, Hamasaku, in West Los Angeles. However, his wife remained noticeably absent from the get-together for unclear reasons. Michelle previously missed other political events, such as President Donald Trump's inauguration and former President Jimmy Carter's funeral Earlier this month, Michelle Obama brushed off divorce rumors on Bush's podcast as she justified her absence from the spotlight. 'I chose to do what was best for me,' said the mom of two, explaining she now has full control of her social life and calendar. Moreover, Michelle addressed how saying 'no' or making choices for herself raised questions about problems in her and Barack Obama's marriage. She commented that people could not 'fathom that I was making a choice for myself, that they had to assume that my husband and I are divorcing.' The post Michelle Obama Missing Dinner With Barack Reignites Divorce Rumors appeared first on Reality Tea.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Barack Obama's Mother's Day Note Dismisses Michelle Divorce Rumors
On this year's Mother's Day, which was celebrated on May 11, the internet was flooded with emotional posts from popular celebrities, including one by former President Barack Obama. The 63-year-old politician shared a heartfelt post on his X (former Twitter) celebrating the special day. Additionally, Obama's note subtly shut down his ongoing divorce rumors with his wife, Michelle Obama. Barack Obama recently took to his X (formerly Twitter) to share a post celebrating Mother's Day. The former president shared a black and white photo of his wife, Michelle, with their two daughters, Malia and Sasha Obama. He captioned the post, 'Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms and mother-figures!' Furthermore, he expressed gratitude towards his wife for making their lives better. '@MichelleObama, the girls and I are so lucky to have you in our lives. We love you,' he added. The politician also shared the same post on his Instagram account. Besides the Mother's Day wish, Barack Obama's post can be taken as a way to shut down divorce rumors with Michelle. Acknowledging his wife, the father of two implied that all is well between the couple. Previously, he shared glimpses of his life with his wife on social media, including one on Valentine's Day, thus showing that the couple is still going strong in their 'thirty-two years together.' Barack and Michelle Obama's divorce rumors have been making the rounds for quite some time now. The two sparked a separation speculation when Michelle wasn't seen with her husband at two important events. These were former President Jimmy Carter's funeral and Donald Trump's inauguration in January. However, the attorney cleared the air on the 'Work in Progress' podcast by Sophia Bush. She mentioned her absences were just a personal choice and nothing else. The former first lady also addressed the divorce buzz, explaining, 'This year, people couldn't even fathom that I was making a choice for myself. They had to assume that my husband and I are divorcing.' The post Barack Obama's Mother's Day Note Dismisses Michelle Divorce Rumors appeared first on Reality Tea.
New York Post
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Barack Obama spotted at ritzy LA restaurant with daughters — but wife Michelle was absent as rumors of marriage problems swirl
Former President Barack Obama was spotted going out to dinner with his daughters in Los Angeles on Saturday night — but former first lady Michele Obama was nowhere to be found as rumors of marriage problems continue to swirl. 3 Barack Obama was spotted at a chic Santa Monica restaurant. Sandy / BACKGRID Obama, 63, with daughters Sasha, 23, and Malia, 26, broke bread at upscale Japanese restaurant Hamasaku on Santa Monica Boulevard, which has been a favorite of the family since at least 2022, according to images of the dinner. Advertisement 3 The former president enjoyed dinner with daughters Sasha and Malia Sandy / BACKGRID 3 Michelle Obama spoke frankly about her marriage on her podcast. IMO Podcast/YouTube Despite the conspicuous absence of Michelle, eagle-eyed relationship monitors noticed that the former president was wearing his wedding ring. Advertisement The former first couple was spotted on a date night earlier this week in Washington DC as Barack has made headlines for repeatedly going to restaurants without his wife of 32 years. Michelle, 61, hit back at those rumors, claiming on podcast 'Work in Progress' that she is simply exercising her own independence.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Megyn Kelly Slams Barack And Michelle Obama's 33-Year Marriage
Megyn Kelly has doubts about former first lady Michelle Obama's efforts to shut down those unfounded divorce rumors. On Saturday's episode of her SiriusXM radio show, Kelly called Michelle Obama's recent comments on her relationship with former President Barack Obama into question. 'I think she and he married the wrong people,' Kelly said, while in conversation with Daily Mail opinion writer Maureen Callahan. 'It's amazing ― every word she says about Barack Obama is negative. I can't think of her just waxing poetic about him, complimenting, 'He's brilliant. He's a great dad. He was the greatest president,' whatever a normal wife of Barack Obama would say. Every time she opines, it's something that reflects poorly on him.' Callahan shared similar sentiments, claiming Michelle Obama has come to view Barack Obama as a 'ball of dead weight' in the years since leaving the White House. 'I can't think of anybody I would go to for advice less than Michelle Obama,' Callahan said. 'She really doesn't know what she's talking about.' Watch a clip from Saturday's episode of Megyn Kelly's SiriusXM radio show below. In recent months, Barack and Michelle Obama's 33-year marriage has come under heavy scrutiny from Kelly and other conservative pundits. Speculation that the two were headed for a divorce intensified after Michelle Obama was a no-show at President Donald Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration, with some on the right promoting long-debunked rumors that Barack Obama was having an affair with actor Jennifer Aniston. Appearing on Sophia Bush's 'Work in Progress' podcast earlier this month, however, Michelle Obama hinted at recent 'decisions' she'd made that might have lent those divorce rumors some credence, but didn't single out her absence at Trump's swearing-in ceremony specifically. '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,' she said. The former first lady made further assertions about long-term relationships as a whole on a recent episode of her 'IMO' podcast, co-hosted by her brother, Craig Robinson. 'If the odds were you're going to be married to your partner for 50 years and 10 of those years could be bad ... you'd sign up for it, you know?' she said. 'And that's really how it works out.' Still, as some listeners and outlets have pointed out, Kelly's efforts to speak with authority on the state of the Obama's marriage feel particularly questionable given her own relationship history. Since 2008, Kelly has been married to writer and podcast host Douglas Brunt, with whom she shares three children. Her first marriage to anesthesiologist Daniel Kendall ended in 2006 after about five years, and has since been annulled. 'She has very much a Type A personality ... she needed more of a Type B husband,' Kendall later quipped to the Daily Mail. Kid Rock Blasts 'Angry' Michelle Obama For Skipping Trump's Inauguration Michelle Obama's Brother Reveals His Surprising First Impression Of Barack Michelle Obama's Response To Puzzling Divorce Rumors Hits On 1 Common Issue — And It's Brutal
CNN
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Michelle Obama opens up about divorce rumors
Former first lady Michelle Obama discussed stepping back and making time for herself on the 'Work in Progress' podcast with actress Sophia Bush, addressing her recent absences from political events and rumors of marital troubles.
