She said whenever she makes "a choice for myself," people are quick to assume her marriage is over. "We as women, I think we struggle with disappointing people," she told host and "One Tree Hill" star Sophia Bush.

Michelle Obama has spoken out against rumours that her marriage to Barack Obama might be in trouble. The former first lady has not accompanied her husband to several high-profile events - including Donald Trump's inauguration and the funeral of former president Jimmy Carter - fuelling speculation that they might have become separated.

In a podcast interview with Sophia Bush, the former first lady spoke about her decisions not to attend Jimmy Carter’s funeral or Trump’s inauguration.

Former first lady Michelle Obama discussed her marriage with former President Barack Obama on a podcast as her recent absence from recent events have fueled rumors of marital troubles.

Michelle Obama clarified her relationship status by debunking divorce rumors during an April 8 interview on Sophia Bush’s “Work in Progress” podcast. The former first lady explained the dramatic changes she has undergone since leaving the White House,

Former first lady Michelle Obama broke her silence on the speculation that she and husband Barack Obama are headed for divorce after 32 years of marriage.

Michelle Obama addressed divorce rumors in part two of her conversation with Sophia Bush on the podcast, "Work in Progress."

Michelle Obama directly addressed speculation that she and Barack have split on 'Work in Progress With Sophia Bush.' Fan concern increased when the former First Lady was notably absent from President Jimmy Carter's memorial and President Donald Trump's inauguration,