In a recent episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, journalist Megyn Kelly stirred controversy by critiquing the marriage of Michelle and Barack Obama, asserting that they “married the wrong people.”This discussion arose following Michelle Obama’s remarks about her relationship with Barack on her podcast, IMO.
Insights from Michelle Obama’s Podcast
During the premiere episode of her podcast, Michelle, alongside her brother Craig Robinson, discussed Barack’s notorious tardiness, noting it has improved over time. On April 15, she candidly reflected on the complexities of marriage, revealing that despite the love, they experienced challenges, even going so far as to mention a “bad decade”in their relationship.
Megyn Kelly Weighs In
Kelly, who has twice walked down the aisle, took issue with Michelle’s opinions, stating:
“I’ve been married for 17 and a half years, and not one was bad.”
This statement pertained to her second marriage with author Douglas Brunt. Megyn’s first marriage to anesthesiologist Daniel Kendall ended in 2006, a relationship Kendall described in a 2015 interview as lacking mutual support:
“I wanted a wife, and she wanted a wife.”
Kelly’s Critique of Michelle Obama
On her show, Kelly elaborated on her disagreement with Michelle’s recent comments, stating that every phrase she uses regarding Barack appears negative. In a conversation with Daily Mail journalist Maureen Callahan, Kelly expressed concern about Michelle’s tendency to criticize her husband, suggesting that such negativity reflects poorly on her character:
“Every word she says about Barack Obama is negative.”
Callahan supported this viewpoint, asserting that Michelle’s perceived “rage”stemmed from her husband’s natural charisma and success, implying that Michelle may harbor feelings of envy towards Barack. Kelly also noted that many people might not have recognized Michelle without her association with Barack.
Rumors and Speculation Surrounding the Obamas
These comments from Megyn Kelly coincided with rumors about a potential separation between the Obamas. A report from Page Six cited a “high-society insider,”suggesting that Michelle had emotionally distanced herself from life in Washington, D.C., appearing to “pretend everything is OK”in her marriage.
Heightening the speculation, Barack has recently been seen at various events without Michelle, including notable occasions like Jimmy Carter’s funeral and a dinner during President Trump’s inauguration.
While the Obamas have not directly responded to the recent gossip, they did share affectionate messages on Instagram for Valentine’s Day, with Michelle referring to Barack as her “rock.”
Michelle Obama Addresses Attendance Controversy
On a recent appearance on Sophia Bush’s Work In Progress podcast, Michelle clarified her absence from the two events, emphasizing her right to make personal choices, stating:
“People—they couldn’t even fathom that I was making a choice for myself—that they had to assume that my husband and I are divorcing.”
As recently reported by Page Six, Michelle was spotted in Los Angeles just last week wearing her wedding ring, further complicating the narrative surrounding their marriage.
Thus far, neither Michelle nor Barack Obama have publicly addressed Megyn Kelly’s recent comments.