Michelle Obama Breaks Silence on Divorce Rumors with Barack Obama

American author, attorney, and former First Lady Michelle Obama has officially addressed the swirling rumors about her marriage to former President Barack Obama. At 61, the Chicago-born best-selling author opened up during a revealing conversation with Hollywood actress Sophia Bush on an episode of the Work in Progress podcast.

Barack Obama Reveals the Song Michelle Dances to Every Morning

Michelle Obama clarified that her absence from former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral and President Donald Trump’s inauguration was a personal decision—not a reflection of trouble in her marriage.

Michelle Obama Shuts Down Divorce Speculation

Speculation about a potential divorce between Michelle and Barack Obama gained traction after she missed two major political events.

“That’s the thing that we as women struggle with: disappointing people,” Michelle said. “So much so that this year, people couldn’t even fathom that I was making a choice for myself. They had to assume my husband and I were divorcing.”

She continued, “That this couldn’t be a grown woman just making a set of decisions for herself? That’s what society does to us.”

Challenging Societal Stereotypes

Michelle Obama didn’t hold back as she reflected on the societal pressures women face when making independent choices.

“We start actually, finally going, ‘What am I doing? Who am I doing this for?’ And if it doesn’t fit into the stereotype of what people think we should do, then it gets labeled as something negative and horrible.”

Life at 61: Michelle’s Next Chapter

Looking ahead, Michelle Obama shared her vision for life post-60, emphasizing personal freedom and authenticity.

“It looks like whatever I want it to look like.”

Michelle and Barack Obama, who married on October 3, 1992, share two daughters—Malia Ann Obama and Sasha Obama—and continue to be one of America’s most admired couples.