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Michelle Obama is addressing her 2022 comment about the challenges in her marriage to former President Barack Obama.
On a new episode of IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, the podcast the former first lady co-hosts with her older brother, Craig Robinson, guest Dwyane Wade brought up Michelle's 2022 remark that she once "couldn't stand" her husband.
Newsweek reached out to Barack Obama's representative via email for comment.
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Why It Matters
Barack and Michelle Obama wed in 1992 and have two daughters together: Malia Obama, 27, and Sasha Obama, 24.
Earlier this year, the couple was the target of divorce speculation after Michelle chose not to attend President Donald Trump's inauguration and skipped former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral. Fuel was added to the rumors when Meghan McCain said on a podcast that she heard the pair was splitting up from "reputable people."
The Obamas have since shut down breakup rumors.
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What To Know
During Wednesday's episode of IMO, Wade, who was joined by his wife Gabrielle Union on the show, said they've been married for a decade, before turning the conversation toward Michelle.
"We're 10 years in," the former NBA star said. "I heard you say that you had 10 years where you didn't even like Barack, so I'm like, man, where is that coming from?"
"You know, I just tell the truth," the Becoming author told him. "It's like, you have these periods, right? And if you're married for 30 years, like you just look at the odds. If you're going to be married 30 years and somebody told you a third of those times wouldn't be great, you'd still take the odds. You'd take those odds. Those are great odds!"
She added that while "marriage is beautiful," it's also "difficult" and "you don't just walk away in the difficult times because you miss all the beauty because you think it's got to be perfect."
"It is never perfect," she shared.
In December 2022, Michelle got candid about her marriage during a roundtable conversation with Revolt TV.
"People think I'm being catty by saying this. It's like, there were 10 years where I couldn't stand my husband," she said. "And guess when it happened? When those kids were little."
What People Are Saying
In the comments underneath the podcast on YouTube, fans praised the conversation.
YouTube user @KCNwokoye said in a comment: "Michelle is such a beautiful and brilliant woman. I can see why Barack loves her. She's an excellent leader and manager. She's a high frequency Capricorn, same as Dwyane. Gabby is so thoughtful. Love this age we are living in when being high-frequency and spiritually intelligent is a good thing."
@maseboog72 said in a comment: "Michelle's voice is mad soothing, just chill. Talking about some regular real life things. Dig this show. Thank Yall."
@DemoxLee said in a comment: "Absolutely loved this show, I'm so happy I found this amazing podcast! Love everyone and their opinions and advice!"
@TICKLEMEPINK2024 said in a comment: "THANK YOU FOR A SEAT AT THE TABLE YOU GUYS!"
What Happens Next
IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson airs new episodes on Wednesdays on platforms like Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts.
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