Amid speculations of potential separation between US power couple-former US President Barack Obama and wife Michelle, reports have emerged on social media of Obama’s alleged affair with Friends actor Jennifer Aniston.
The speculations were strengthened after journalist Megyn Kelly, the host of ‘The Megyn Kelly Show, addressed the issue in her social media posts saying, “I don’t know if it’s true, but if it is, it truly would be a political earthquake in Democratic circles, never mind America. I don’t remember Presidential divorce in modern history.”
To drive home the point, Megyn Kelly also cited absence of Michelle Obama from later President Jimmy Carter’s funeral. Michelle later announced that would skip Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony.
NEW: Megyn Kelly breaks down the rumors that Barack & Michelle Obama are separating, says it would be a “political earthquake” if true.
“I do not know whether this is true, but if it is, it truly would be a political earthquake in democrat circles, never mind America.”
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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 24, 2025
How dating Obama-Aniston dating rumour surfaced
The rumours mills began to work overtime about Obama and Aniston affair when a friend of the actor during a casual conversation alleged that she was romantically involved with the former US President.
“He’s with Jennifer Aniston. My old manager, now a friend, is connected to her inner circle. At a gathering with Jennifer’s friends, the affair came up casually-Jennifer herself admitted it. They were sitting with a psychic, which makes it sound surreal, but it’s definitely not a secret among her closest friends,” the message from Jenifer Aniston’s friend read.
🚨BREAKING: A LEAKED DM from Jennifer Aniston’s friend CONFIRMS that she is dating Barack Obama and Divorcing Michelle has gone viral.
“He’s with Jennifer Aniston. My old manager, now a friend, is connected to her inner circle. At a gathering with Jennifer’s friends, the affair… pic.twitter.com/AvtcETKWp3
— Melanie King (@realmelanieking) January 22, 2025
Jennifer Aniston rejects affair rumours
Meanwhile, Jennifer Aniston has addressed rumours of her affair with Obama saying, “Oh no, what’s it gonna be?’ Or the emails saying some cheesy tabloid’s going to make up a story and then it’s that. I was not mad at it.” Jennifer Aniston made rejected the rumours as she appeared on Jimmy Kimmel’s show. Aniston further clarified the issue saying, “I know Michelle (Obama) more than him.