In the summer of 2024, Western media and social media users began spreading rumors that former US President Barack Obama and actress Jennifer Aniston were having an affair. Because of this, the politician’s marriage was allegedly on the verge of falling apart.
Usually, the Hollywood star prefers not to comment on gossip surrounding her person, but in this case she made an exception, which aroused even more suspicion. In October 2024, Jennifer became a guest on Jimmy Kimmel’s show. Then the 55-year-old actress resolutely denied all rumors about a romantic relationship between her and Obama.
I met him (Obama) once. I know Michelle better than him,
— Aniston said.
Amid rumors of problems in the former US President’s marriage, this video with Jennifer’s comment went viral on social media. And on January 25, insiders from Aniston’s circle decided to explain the star’s autumn comment to the Daily Mail.
Jen was about to ask her people to either not respond or say “no comment,” but then decided that would only add fuel to the fire.
A person close to the actress recalled that during her marriage to Brad Pitt, Jennifer herself found herself at the center of a scandal with marital infidelity (then the actor had an affair with Angelina Jolie). Now, when similar gossip is circulating about the Obama family, the actress believed that such attention could upset Michelle.
Since Aniston and the former first lady are on friendly terms, she decided to speak out.
“She barely knows Obama, let alone dates him. She’s told friends that after so many years in the spotlight, this must be the weirdest piece of gossip she’s ever heard about herself. She genuinely doesn’t understand how people make this stuff up out of nowhere. She’s not just concerned, she’s completely baffled. Jen is worried about Michelle because she’s seen stories about the Obamas’ marriage being in trouble, and she knows firsthand what it’s like to be at the center of that,” the source concluded.
“The love of my life”
The public has not yet received official confirmation of the rumors about any connections between Aniston and Obama, but rumors continue to appear in various sources. For example, on January 24, The Express Tribune wrote about a leak of personal correspondence allegedly from one of the actress’s friends.
The report said that Aniston herself admitted to having a relationship with the former US President in a circle of close friends at one of the parties.
In addition to unconfirmed rumors, Internet users have also noted Michelle Obama’s strange behavior recently . She did not accompany her husband to the farewell to former President Jimmy Carter on January 9, and also missed the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on January 20.
Meanwhile, as if trying to refute the gossip, Barack Obama touchingly congratulated his wife on her 61st birthday on social media. On January 17, he posted a photo of the couple holding hands while enjoying a candlelit dinner.
Happy birthday to the love of my life, Michelle. You fill every room with warmth, wisdom, humor, and grace — and you look beautiful doing it. I am so lucky to share all of life’s adventures with you. Love you,
— Obama explained his feelings to his wife.
In response, Michelle reposted her husband’s post on her blog and succinctly confessed her love to him. The couple has been married for 33 years and raised two daughters.
