Is former US President Barack Obama having an affair with actor Jennifer Aniston? The rumor mills are buzzing yet again after a sensational cover story by a magazine claimed that the two are in a romantic relationship.
Though there is no solid evidence to back up the claims, there has been persistent rumours about an affair brewing between Obama and Aniston especially amid the absence of former First Lady Michelle Obama from various public events such as Donald Trump’s inauguration and Jimmy Carter’s funeral.
Here’s how the gossip came to life …
Bombshell cover story
The speculation first flared up in August 2024 after InTouch magazine released a cover story with the sensational headline, “The Truth About Jen & Barack!”
The story suggested that Michelle Obama felt “betrayed” and hinted that Jennifer Aniston and Barack Obama were “obsessed with each other.”
InTouch’s provocative sub-headlines, like “MICHELLE BETRAYED AS ANISTON STEALS HER HUSBAND’S ATTENTION” fueled the gossip.
The story claimed the two spent more time together as Aniston dove deeper into the political world.
Common interests
A mysterious source told the tabloid that Obama and Aniston bonded over common interests, with the former President diving into Hollywood with Netflix deals while the “Friends” actor found interest in politics.
“With the election coming up in November, Jen has gotten very political, so she’s found herself in Barack’s world a lot lately,” the source had claimed.
However, Jennifer Aniston scotched the rumours and addressed them head-on during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! “I was not mad at it. That is absolutely untrue,” Aniston said with a laugh, dismissing the speculation.
She also quipped, “I know Michelle more than him,” reinforcing that there’s no truth to the affair story.
Michelle’s no-shows
However, the rumours clearly didn’t die down. Speculations about Michelle Obama’s absence from key events has now sparked further questions about the Obamas’ marriage.
Some have connected her no-shows to the gossip, while others see it as a sign that something might be amiss in her relationship with Barack.
TV host Megyn Kelly even added fuel to the fire, saying, “I do not know whether this is true, but if it is, it truly would be a political earthquake in Democrat circles, never mind America.”
Though the Obama family has remained silent on the issue, the whispers surrounding this alleged affair persist. Could Jennifer Aniston and Barack Obama really be involved? Or are the rumours just a tabloid storm that’s about to pass? Only time will tell.
