Michelle Obama sets the record straight on divorce rumors in new podcast
Former First Lady Michelle Obama recently launched a new podcast, IMO, with her brother Craig Robinson, where they discuss personal topics, including marriage, parenting, and life changes. In the first episode, Michelle addressed persistent divorce rumors about her and former President Barack Obama, saying people misinterpreted her personal choices as signs of marital trouble.
She credited Craig for encouraging her to support Barack’s presidential run, despite her dislike of politics. The podcast will also explore Craig’s own experiences with divorce and remarriage, and feature celebrity guests like Tyler Perry, Seth Rogen, and Keke Palmer.
Michelle also appeared on Sophia Bush’s Work in Progress podcast, sharing that life as an “empty nester” has been liberating. She emphasized how women often struggle with prioritizing themselves and face backlash for doing so—highlighting how her absence from public events fueled false divorce rumors.
The Obamas remain married, and Michelle is embracing a new chapter focused on self-care and independence.
