- Michelle Obama said she’s relieved she didn’t have a son, claims he would have turned out like Barack
- The former First Lady made the remark on her podcast with brother Craig and Angie Martinez
- Online users interpreted the statement as a subtle swipe amid ongoing divorce speculations
Former US First Lady Michelle Obama has sparked fresh conversation online after revealing why she’s grateful she never had a son with husband Barack Obama.
The 61-year-old bestselling author of Becoming made the surprising confession during a new episode of her IMO podcast, co-hosted with her brother, Craig Robinson.
While chatting with radio host Angie Martinez, who suggested Michelle “should have thrown a boy in the mix,” the mother of two laughed and replied bluntly:
“I’m so glad I didn’t have a boy… Because he would have been a Barack Obama. Ooh.”
Michelle Obama admitted that having a baby boy like her husband Barack will be too much. @michelleobama/IGSource: Instagram
Michelle went on to shake her head in mock despair, prompting a chuckle from her co-hosts. Martinez, trying to spin it positively, added:
“Baby Barack! It would have been amazing.”
But Michelle quickly interjected:
“No, I woulda felt for him.”
Michelle reflects on her marriage
The episode focused heavily on the challenges of raising boys in today’s world. Martinez, a mother of one, and Robinson, a father of three sons, shared their experiences, with Michelle chiming in to stress the importance of teaching emotional intelligence to young men.
She stated:
“Teach [your son] about how to deal with the traffic stop, but also how to communicate in a marriage and be a listening father.”
Divorce Rumors linger despite public appearances
In recent months, Michelle and Barack Obama have been the subject of quiet speculation about a potential split.
Despite appearing arm-in-arm during recent dinner dates in Manhattan and Washington, D.C., Michelle has admitted in previous interviews that she’s in a transition phase and is currently in therapy.
Still, she had kind words for her husband in a recent interview with music legend Bruce Springsteen, calling Barack a “tremendous father.”
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Nigerians react to Michelle’s podcast revelation
Netizens didn’t hold back as clips from the podcast made the rounds on social media.
@itsDeeReal:
“Michelle saying she’s glad she didn’t have a baby Barack? I felt that shade in 4K.”
@TehillahSpeaks:
“This woman has been dropping gems and subs lately. Therapy is working, lol.”
@Brandon_Talks:
“Marriage is tough. She’s not disrespecting him, she’s just being honest. Big difference.”
@Miss_Mars:
“If Michelle and Barack ever break up, I’ll stop believing in love. No joke.”
Michelle Obama sparked fresh conversation about his marriage with Barack. Photo: @michellobama/IGSource: Getty Images
TheTalk.NG earlier reported that Michelle Obama has opened up about her daughter Malia’s bold decision to drop the family name Obama in her professional career.
The 25-year-old recently made her directorial debut with a short film titled The Heart, which was screened at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. But what caught many by surprise was the name credited: Malia Ann, instead of Malia Obama.
Michelle explained why she and her husband, Barack Obama, fully supported their daughter’s move, reports ABC.
Source: TheTalk.NG
