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In a refreshingly honest conversation on Sophia Bush’s Work in Progress podcast, former First Lady Michelle Obama opened up about the swirling divorce rumors concerning her marriage to former President Barack Obama.
She also addressed her absence from high-profile events earlier this year, framing her decisions as an assertion of personal agency rather than a sign of marital strife.
Mrs. Obama acknowledged that public speculation about her marriage often arises from societal discomfort with women prioritizing their own needs.
“I chose to do what’s best for me, not what I had to do,” she stated, subtly pushing back against the rumors without directly denying them.
Her remarks come after she opted out of attending Donald Trump’s inauguration and former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral—events her husband attended.
“That’s the thing that we as women, I think we struggle with like 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,” the former first lady revealed.
Though she didn’t mention Trump by name, Michelle Obama made it clear that her selective public appearances reflect a deliberate choice to focus on her own well-being.
Her comments challenge the expectations often placed on women in the public eye, reinforcing the idea that personal decisions shouldn’t be misconstrued as political or relational statements.
Michelle and Barack have been married for 32 years, in a marriage that has been admired by many.
This interview offers a rare glimpse into how the former First Lady navigates public scrutiny while staying true to herself—proving that even under relentless speculation, she remains unapologetically in control of her own narrative.
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