A wild rumour has resurfaced claiming that Barack Obama is romantically involved with actress Jennifer Aniston, amid increasing speculation about a potential divorce between him and his wife, Michelle. These rumours gained traction after Michelle allowed Barack to attend two major presidential events alone: Jimmy Carter’s funeral and Donald Trump’s inauguration.
In October, during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Aniston addressed the gossip after Kimmel presented her with a magazine cover reading, “The Truth About Jen & Barack.” The tabloid claimed Michelle had felt betrayed by an affair between the former president and the Friends star.
Aniston laughed it off, saying, “I was not mad at it,” but firmly denied the claim, adding, “That is absolutely untrue,” and clarified that she had only met Barack once and knew Michelle better.
The Obamas, married for 33 years with two daughters, are speculated to have a combined net worth of $70 million. Michelle, in her book The Light We Carry, described their marriage as a stable, reliable bond in a world full of uncertainty. In May 2024, Michelle’s mother, Marian Robinson, passed away, a loss that deeply affected the family.
Recently, Barack tried to dispel the divorce rumours by posting a heartfelt tribute to Michelle on Instagram for her birthday, calling her the “love of my life.” He previously praised her in a 2013 Vogue interview, saying, “I’m a better man having spent time with Michelle.”
Aniston, who went through a high-profile divorce from actor Justin Theroux in 2018 after three years of marriage, was also previously married to Brad Pitt, from whom she split in 2005 following rumours of his affair with Angelina Jolie.
