Michelle Obama Responds to Divorce Rumors in New ‘IMO’ Podcast

Former First Lady Michelle Obama has directly addressed ongoing divorce rumors during the launch of her new podcast, IMO, which she co-hosts with her brother Craig Robinson. According to reports, the podcast premiered this week and features Michelle speaking candidly about her personal life, including her marriage to former President Barack Obama. She reflected on her years as First Lady from 2009 to 2017, sharing that she relied heavily on her brother’s support during their time in the White House. Michelle noted that marrying a future president was never part of their original plan, though she always recognized Barack’s intelligence and ambition. The podcast will cover real-life topics such as marriage challenges, parenting, personal growth, and even dating, while also discussing Craig Robinson’s past divorce and remarriage. In addressing widespread speculation about her own marriage, Michelle’s remarks aim to put rumors to rest, including previously circulated claims linking Barack Obama to actress Jennifer Aniston—allegations the actress publicly denied during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, clarifying she had only met the former president once.