The Hollywood friends of Barack and Michelle Obama are reportedly worried about having to “pick sides” as divorce rumors keep brewing.
The political couple’s friends are in “wait and see” mode, insiders told RadarOnline.
The outlet notes that speculation about their marriage has now reached “fever pitch.”
Of course, both Barack and Michelle are known to have big egos.
A divorce between them could quickly turn into a bruising political war.
Their reluctance to publicly confront concerns about their marriage has only added to anxiety in their Hollywood social circle.
“It’s making their famous friends in Hollywood nervous,” one of RadarOnline’s sources said.
Barack’s actor friends include George Clooney.
Clooney famously pressured former President Joe Biden to end his re-election bid last year.
Michelle Obama, meanwhile, is close with Ellen DeGeneres.
However, the couple’s friends are fearful that they may end up on an “enemies list” if they choose a side.
“The part that gets tricky is if the hypothetical split becomes acrimonious,” RadarOnline’s source said.
“Nobody wants to get on either of the Obamas’ enemies list – but you can’t rule out the possibility of that happening.
“All of their Hollywood pals are very much in wait-and-see mode.”
The Obamas normally put on a united front in public.
However, Michelle Obama notably dodged President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral in January.
She also skipped President Donald Trump’s inauguration days later.
“Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies,” her office said at the time.
“Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend the upcoming inauguration.”
Michelle Obama’s absence from such high-profile events set tongues wagging.
In addition, Barack Obama’s apparent efforts at damage control have only made things worse.
The former president shared an awkward post on his wife’s birthday that showed the couple holding hands on opposite sides of a dining table.
However, the bizarre post only fueled more gossip about their relationship status.
President Obama captioned the photo with a gushing message, as his wife replied succinctly, “Love you, honey!”
Many of Michelle Obama’s recent social media posts have focused on promoting her personal brand, including her new self-help book.
However, she did share a Valentine’s Day message in response to another loving note from her husband last week.
“If there’s one person I can always count on, it’s you, @BarackObama,” she wrote.
“You’re my rock. Always have been.
“Always will be. Happy Valentine’s Day, honey!”
Thirty-two years together and you still take my breath away. Happy Valentine’s Day, @MichelleObama! pic.twitter.com/wiIJ0kstRm
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 14, 2025
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