Whispers of an impending $70 (£52.64) million divorce have been swirling around one of the world’s most famous couples, former US President Barack Obama and ex-First Lady Michelle Obama.
Sources suggest the relationship has hit a serious rough patch, claiming the previous First Lady found her spouse increasingly difficult to live with. Are the rumours true?
The word on the street is that Michelle Obama is on the verge of ending her 33-year marriage to former US President Barack Obama, as sources suggest a $70 (£52.64) million split might be coming soon.
According to the National Enquirer (via Magzter), the former First Lady has grown increasingly distant from her spouse, saying their partnership is ‘hard’ and suggesting increasing annoyance with the way Barack’ chews his food.
Little to Discuss
The report claims that the once-perfect pair now ‘have nothing to say to each other’, except for when they appear publicly. While the reports state their meals together still happen, sources allege these occasions are ‘just for show’.
According to observers, Michelle and Barack Obama have been living largely apart, with the former president primarily residing on the East Coast while Michelle concentrates on her work with her Hollywood venture, Higher Ground Productions, in California.
‘They’ve been living separate lives for a while now’, an insider told Radio Online. ‘Now, they’ve decided to stop putting up the facade of a happy family.’
Speculation about tension between the couple reportedly grew earlier this year when Barack attended high-profile political functions — specifically the funeral for former President Jimmy Carter and the inauguration of President Joe Biden — without Michelle.
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According to the report in The Enquirer, Michelle took solo trips to Hawaii and California while Barack was still attending to his political obligations.
Michelle has previously spoken openly about the difficulties in her marriage. In a 2022 discussion, she admitted there was a ’10-year’ period when she ‘couldn’t stand’ Barack. The report further asserts that her resentment deepened as she managed childcare and domestic responsibilities while Barack focused on advancing his political ambitions.
Separate Paths Create Separate Lives
Recent pictures of the couple at social events have intensified the rumours, with body language experts suggesting they ‘barely speak’ and look ‘visibly strained’. Now that their daughters, Malia and Sasha, are adults, the couple is experiencing life as empty nesters — a shift that insiders claim has only emphasised their emotional distance.
According to The Enquirer, Michelle has directed her focus toward film and media projects via Higher Ground, while Barack has stayed centred in Washington’s political sphere. Sources cited in the article indicate that their differing commitments have resulted in ‘two very different worlds’ and that the couple’s relationship ‘has quietly fractured beyond repair’.
Marriage On The Brink
The Obamas, once viewed as America’s definitive power couple, are now facing divorce rumours amid claims of increasing distance and discontent.
While neither Barack nor Michelle has publicly commented on the speculation, insiders maintain the relationship is ‘on the brink’, suggesting that even the most celebrated marriages might not endure decades of political pressures and intense public scrutiny.
Originally published on IBTimes UK
