Michelle Obama, in her usual outspoken manner, silenced the speculations that have long circulated about her private life. In an interview on the Work in Progress, podcast with Sophia Bush, the former First Lady denied rumors of a supposed marital crisis with her husband Barack, explaining that her recent independence is not at all a prelude to a separation. She emphasized how, after years of prioritizing her family and her role, she now feels finally free to make personal choices without attributing responsibility to anyone else. She explained that, for the first time, she has no excuses and that all decisions now depend solely on her.
However, this newfound freedom has fueled speculation. Michelle pointed out how society still struggles to accept that a woman can choose an independent path without it being interpreted as a sign of marital dysfunction. During the conversation, the author of Becoming also highlighted how her mission as a mother and a resident of the White House had limited her choices in the past.
She admitted that she had often justified her indecision with excuses related to her loved ones, such as needing to make sure her daughters were well or supporting her husband in his political role. Now, she says she is finally free to do what she wants, without having to answer to anyone. Michelle confessed that, if she had been completely honest with herself, she could have made choices she now considers important years ago, but she acknowledged that she had never allowed herself that possibility.
Despite rumors of their separation, the lawyer and activist shared how she and her famous husband enjoy leisure moments together, like watching TV, though with some disagreement over what to watch. She joked about how Barack likes dark and tragic stories, where all the characters appear sad and end up dying.
Meanwhile, the former president also spoke about their relationship. During a recent conversation with the president of Hamilton College, Steven Tepper, he joked about how he had tried to make up for lost time during his two terms at the White House. He admitted that he had tried to make up for his deficit by creating fun opportunities together with his wife.
