The internet thrives on wild speculation, and when it involves Barack and Michelle Obama alongside Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston, the gossip never seems to fade. Social media, particularly Elon Musk’s platform X, has once again revived the old rumor that Barack Obama is planning to leave Michelle for Aniston. The speculation originally surfaced over a year ago and has persisted despite a complete lack of credible evidence.
Jennifer Aniston has already addressed the claim, laughing it off during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! when shown a tabloid cover suggesting Michelle felt betrayed. She dismissed the rumor as absurd, joking about how ridiculous some headlines can be. Aniston made it clear that she barely knows Barack, stating, “I have met him once. I know Michelle more than him.”

The latest resurgence of the rumor comes after Barack Obama attended both Jimmy Carter’s funeral and Donald Trump’s inauguration alone, while Michelle was absent. This fueled online speculation, further escalated by Meghan McCain, who claimed on a podcast that she had heard the divorce rumors from “serious journalists.” Co-host Tara Palmeri echoed the claim, suggesting Michelle’s long-standing dislike for politics could be a factor.
Despite the gossip, the Obamas continue to publicly show their love. On Michelle’s birthday and Valentine’s Day, both shared affectionate messages and photos, reaffirming their bond. Barack posted, “Thirty-two years together and you still take my breath away,” while Michelle called him her “rock.” With no real evidence behind the divorce claims, it seems this story is just another baseless internet rumor.
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