Michelle Obama has dished out her secret to surviving the chaos of celebrity gossip – and it’s a lesson for us all.
MICHELLE OBAMA ON FACING NEGATIVITY
The former First Lady, 61, spilled the beans at SXSW while promoting her new podcast IMO with brother Craig Robinson, according to Times of India.
“Negative energy? We’ve had our fair share,” Michelle declared during a live taping. “From ‘Barack wasn’t born here’ to ‘we’re unpatriotic’ – the noise was relentless.”
But how did they keep their cool? “We never let social media dictate our sanity,” she said bluntly. “I’ve never once scrolled through a comment section. Why feed the beast?”
The Obamas’ marriage has faced scrutiny since Barack, 60, attended Donald Trump’s inauguration and Jimmy Carter’s funeral solo.
MICHELLE OBAMA ON FACING RUMOURS
Michelle skipped both events, sparking whispers of a split, according to NYMagazine.
But the couple shut down speculation with a Valentine’s Day selfie. It was captioned “my rock” – and Barack’s birthday tribute calling her “the love of my life”.
“We’ve been married 32 years,” Michelle reminded fans. “Through it all, we’ve learned to tune out the noise.”
Her advice? “Stay informed, but don’t let strangers’ opinions poison your peace.”
THE IMO PODCAST
“We’ve got to broaden our spectrum,” Michelle urged. “Get off the phone and live real life.”
Michelle’s IMO podcast with Craig Robinson dives into relationships – but avoids juicy gossip. “We discuss divorce,” she admitted, “but only my brother’s split from his first wife.”
The show’s focus on “dating and relationships” has left fans craving more, but Michelle’s not biting. “We’re relaxed, honest – no scandals here.”
“Barack’s lateness used to drive me mad,” she joked. “He’d be searching for his glasses while I was ready to leave.” But after three decades, she says he’s “made progress.”
AGE OF VIRAL MISINFORMATION
Persistent speculation about Barack and Michelle Obama’s marriage has swirled since late 2024, according to the New York Post.
Despite their united front, unfounded claims persisted, including a viral podcast alleging they were “living separate lives”.
Michelle’s message is clear: “Don’t let strangers define your reality.” It’s a timely reminder in an era of viral misinformation.
“We’ve been through fire and come out stronger,” she concluded. “And if you’re smart, you’ll do the same.”
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