Michelle Obama Shuts Down Divorce Rumors On Work in Progress with Sophia Bush, Michelle Obama addressed rumors about her marriage to Barack Obama, emphasizing
they stem from her choosing to prioritize herself. “[Life] is whatever I want,” she said, reflecting on her new chapter as an empty nester. “It’s the first
time in my life all of my choices are for me.” Michelle noted that women often struggle with guilt when putting themselves first, saying, “People couldn’t
fathom that I was making a choice for myself—they had to assume my husband and I are divorcing.” Rumors intensified after Michelle skipped Jimmy Carter’s
funeral and Donald Trump’s inauguration, both attended by Barack. Some tabloids even claimed Jennifer Aniston was involved—claims she firmly denied
