“Michelle Obama Embraces Independence After White House Tenure”
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is speaking out about her newfound sense of independence, addressing speculation about her marriage with Barack Obama. In a recent episode of Sophia Bush’s iHeart Radio podcast Work in Progress released on April 8, Michelle, 61, discussed how her life has evolved post-White House and as her daughters have grown up.
When asked by Bush about her current social life, Michelle responded, “It is whatever I want, Sophia. It’s the first time in my life where all my choices are made for myself.” She reflected on how her past roles as a mother and first lady limited her decision-making, with excuses like prioritizing her daughters or her husband’s presidency.
Now, with the freedom to make decisions solely for herself, Michelle acknowledged the public scrutiny that has led to gossip about her marriage status. She highlighted the societal pressures on women to conform to expectations and how choosing independence can be misinterpreted as something negative.
Barack Obama also recently discussed their marriage dynamic, joking about being “in a deep deficit” with Michelle after his presidential terms and trying to make up for it by doing fun activities. Michelle shared that one of their shared pastimes is watching TV together, with shows like Nobody Wants This and Ted Lasso being favorites.
The Obamas’ openness about their personal lives showcases their commitment to each other and finding joy in simple moments, despite the challenges they have faced.
I said to him, “You seem to enjoy themes centered around death and darkness. You are drawn to plots where characters are melancholic and meet tragic ends.” Listen to Michelle Obama’s discussion with Sophia Bush on the Work in Progress podcast by clicking here. Read the full article on People’s website.
