Former United States President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have been dealing with a tough phase amid ongoing dating speculations between Obama and actress Jennifer Aniston. These rumors have sparked buzz about his potential marital problems with Michele Obama, who has been skipping several key political events.

She has reportedly also refused to attend the important events, following these dating rumours which began surfacing over the national media.

Notably, the first US African American president, Barack Obama, and Michelle Obama exchanged their vows and became husband and wife in 1992, years after dating each other. The couple has two daughters together.

Strained Relationship Between Michelle and Barack Obama

As per Radar Online reports, a popular entertainment news website, the relationship between the duo has become estranged over the past years. However, no public statements have come up over these speculations. Michelle did not attend the inauguration ceremony of President Donald Trump, the 47th US President which took place on Monday, January 20, 2025, without any disclosure. While the internet has also suggested that she didnt like him winning in the elections, as a potential reason for her not attending the inaugural ceremony.

The Obamas are having a tough time; theres no doubt about that. The Aniston affair attention was unwanted, and Michelle felt let down by it all. The reality is, theyre more like friends at the moment. The spark has gone, and theyre simply going through the motions, an insider source disclosed to Radar Online.

Michelle Obama Dodging Public Appearances

The joint public appearances between Michelle and Obama have noticeably decreased even more, especially from recent past years. The duo was not seen attending the most recent events, including President Jimmy Carters funeral and the inauguration ceremony of President Donald Trump.

Several media reports, including Daily Mail, Radar Online, etc., have been suggesting that the Friends star actress Jennifer Aniston is beng linked to the former US president. There have been speculations that both have been secretly dating and keeping their relationship away from the public eye. Additionally, there have been claims from sources that Michelle and Barack are living like just friends.

What Jennifer Aniston Said on Dating Barack Obama?

However, as the rumors continued to evolve about Obama secretly dating the Hollywood actress Aniston. She denied the rumors, calling them baseless and absolutely untrue.

Ive met him once. I know Michelle more than him, she explained during a talk show.

Obamas Wishing Post for Wife Michelle Amid Separation Rumors

Meanwhile, amid the ongoing rumors, the former POTUS (President of the United States) recently shared a heartwarming birthday post for wife Michelle on X (formerly Twitter). Happy birthday to the love of my life, Michelle Obama. You fill every room with warmth, wisdom, humor, and graceand you look good doing it. Im so lucky to be able to take on life’s adventures with you. Love you! Obama mentioned in the caption.