Jennifer Aniston poses with Michelle Obama amid dating rumours with Barack Obama in viral photo, fans react

At the end of last year, Jennifer Aniston, 55, became the subject of romance speculation involving former US President Barack Obama, 63, after In Touch Weekly magazine ran a cover story suggesting they were more than just friends.

The Hollywood star quickly shut down the rumors during an October 2024 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. "You know, of all the calls you get from your publicist where you're like, 'Oh no, what's it gonna be now?' or when you get an email saying some tabloid is making up a story—and then it’s that," Aniston joked. Meanwhile, a photo of Jennifer and Michelle Obama is going viral on social media.

Jennifer Aniston with Michelle Obama #jenniferaniston pic.twitter.com/8zkb1FylYC

— Jennifer Aniston Fan (@jenanistonblog) January 18, 2025

"I was not mad at it," she added with a giggle, before clarifying, "It’s absolutely untrue." When host Jimmy Kimmel asked if there was any truth to the rumors, Aniston replied, "I’ve met him [Obama] once. I know Michelle more than him." In a playful tone, Kimmel further questioned, "Is there a truth about you and Michelle?". Aniston responded with a smile, "That is not true."

The actress is believed to have met Barack Obama for the first time in 2007 at a Hollywood event hosted by Steven Spielberg and his DreamWorks partners. Recently, photos from the event surfaced online, showing Aniston with her arm around Michelle Obama's waist, while other stars like Morgan Freeman can be seen in the background.

Barack and Michelle Obama, who marked their 32nd wedding anniversary in October last year, have been open about the challenges and joys in their relationship. Posting a touching photo of them hugging at a museum in New York, Barack expressed, "I couldn’t have asked for a better partner and friend to go through life with." Michelle shared a similar message, writing, "32 action-packed years with my honey! Thank you for always having my back."

So far, neither Barack Obama nor Michelle Obama has issued any official statement regarding the rumours of their divorce or the alleged affair.