Michelle Obama dispels divorce rumors, sets the record straight
Rumors circulating for months about an alleged crisis in the marriage of Michelle and Barack Obama have finally received a comment. The former First Lady of the United States decided to address the media speculations that had been growing due to her absence from several important state ceremonies.
The media is buzzing with rumors about the Obamas' divorce. Michelle Obama decided to break the silence and address the circulating speculations about her alleged divorce from Barack Obama.
In a conversation with actress Sophia Bush on the podcast "Work in Progress," the former First Lady explained the reasons for her absence from important political events, such as the funeral of Jimmy Carter or the inauguration of Donald Trump.
Michelle admitted that her decisions were personal and not due to any issues in their relationship.
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 openly.
Pressure of societal expectations
The former First Lady emphasized that women often face pressure to meet others' expectations, which can lead to misunderstandings when they choose to make more assertive choices.
That's the thing that we as women, I think we struggle with like disappointing people, observed Michelle Obama.
She also added that independent decisions made by women are often perceived negatively, especially when they don't fit into conventional molds.
We start to wonder: "What am I doing? For whom am I doing it?" If our decisions don't fit into stereotypes, they are perceived as negative, she explained.
A new phase in Michelle's life
Michelle Obama, who recently celebrated her 61st birthday, also spoke about her plans for the future and the need to reflect on her own choices.
Now is the time for me to start asking myself these hard questions of ... 'Who do I truly want to be every day?, admitted the former First Lady.
Despite media speculations, Michelle continues to actively participate in public life. She delivers speeches and continues her work on girls' education, engaging in projects with a global reach.
Rumors of an affair denied
Amidst the speculations, reports also emerged about an alleged affair between Barack Obama and American actress Jennifer Aniston. Asked about these rumors during an interview with Jimmy Kimmel, Aniston unequivocally denied them. "It's absolutely not true," she responded briefly, dispelling any doubts.
