The former president also shared a sweet photo of the couple holding hands at what appeared to be her birthday celebration dinner at Aubergine Carmel.

The former First Couple made it clear they are still very much in love … or very committed to needlessly lying about their relationship status!

Michelle and Barack Obama have hit back at wild rumors over their relationship with an intimate photo of them holding hands. The former president posted the picture with a gushing message on Instagram to celebrate his wife’s 61st birthday on Friday.

Former US President Barack Obama's birthday wish for wife Michelle exhibits his luck "to be able to take on life's adventures" with her.

Spend any amount of time on social media — especially Elon Musk’s X platform — of late and it’s more than likely that you were exposed to the ugly rumors circulating about former President Barack Obama, his wife Michelle, and Jennifer Aniston.

The post by Barack Obama prompted a flurry of reactions. One individual wrote, “Happy Birthday, Michelle Obama! Wishing you endless joy, success, and laughter. May your dreams come true today and always!” Another added, “The real adventure in life was probably getting that gorgeous table down into that wine cellar.”

Speculation has grown on whether or not the two are facing rocky waters after the former first lady skipped out on two large presidential events.

Michelle Obama shared a heartfelt Instagram message, addressing it with ‘Barack and I’ amid the divorce rumours as she honoured Hadiya Pendleton.