Michelle, Barack Obama Address Divorce Rumours: "We've Had Some Hard Times"
- Michelle and Barack Obama's divorce rumours have swirled for the past year, and they have set the record straight
- The former head of state cheekily stated that people tend to speculate about their breakup when they are not spotted together
- The Obamas spoke about their relationship and how it has been misconstrued for the past few years
After months of swirling speculation, former US president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have finally addressed persistent divorce rumours.
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The couple got candid about their marriage during the IMO podcast, co-hosted by Michelle and her brother Craig Robinson.
The episode, which was released on Wednesday, July 16, marked the first time the power couple has addressed their divorce rumours together.
Are the Obamas getting a divorce?
The suspicions about their split got stronger earlier this year when Michelle didn't show up to important events like Donald Trump's second inauguration and former president Jimmy Carter's burial.
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According to E News, their marriage was a subject for debate online, and some thought that her absence meant that her marriage was in trouble.
Barack's vague comments in April about being in a "deep deficit" with his wife and Michelle's thoughts on being an empty nester and embracing independence only made things worse.
During the podcast, the couple tackled the rumours with Michelle's brother cheekily asking whether the two liked each other as they walked into the room all lovey-dovey.
Michelle laughed and referred to the rumour mill that had been going round, and her husband joined in on the banter, saying that 'she took him back.'
The mother of two affirmed that their marriage is intact, and although they have had really hard times, she has never thought about breaking up with Barack.
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When did Barack learn about the divorce rumours?
The pair, who have been married since 1992 and have two daughters, Malia and Sasha, used the podcast to talk about their life together and how hard it is to live in the public eye all the time.
Barack said he was unaware of the rumours about their marriage until someone mentioned it to him.
Michelle, on the other hand, said that her recent choices, like skipping some events, were about personal growth and not problems in their marriage.
Their appearance on IMO was more than simply a rebuttal; it was a celebration of strength, teamwork, and the value of being honest with each other.
The Obamas reminded people that love, laughter, and loyalty are still what hold their relationship together in a world when people are quick to make guesses.
Michelle on not having son with Barack
In other news, the former first lady opened up on not having a son with her husband.
The mother of two gave a cheeky response on the expectations that would come with carrying the former president's legacy.
Michelle said she would have felt sorry for her son having to grow up under the shadow of Barack, who is globally admired.
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