Barack Obama took to Instagram to celebrate his wife, Michelle, on her 61st birthday, marking 31 years of marriage.
In his post, Barack shared a photo of the two together and wrote: “Happy Birthday to the love of my life @MichelleObama. You fill every room with warmth, wisdom, humor, and grace – and you look good doing it. I’m so lucky to be able to take on life’s adventures with you. Love you!”
The sweet message comes amid rumors of marital strain, quelling speculation about potential divorce.
The rumors gained traction after body language expert Judi James suggested that recent public appearances indicated tension between the couple.
She noted that during an outing in Los Angeles last December, Barack appeared distant, walking behind Michelle instead of beside her. James pointed out that while Michelle smiled at the cameras, Barack seemed more serious, and they were both seen in silence in the car afterward.
Further speculation grew when Michelle skipped two major events: the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter and Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration. The Obamas’ office confirmed Michelle’s absence from the inauguration without providing additional details.
Despite these observations, Barack’s birthday tribute to Michelle reaffirms their strong bond, dispelling rumors of any significant rift.
