Reports suggest Barack and Michelle Obama are now "just friends" after 30 years of marriage, with rumours of an affair with Jennifer Aniston adding strain.

Michelle Obama is done with the D.C. drama. According to sources, the former first lady and husband Barack Obama’s romance may be at risk as she seemingly wants to separate herself from politics. An insider discussed the divorce rumors circulating about the couple,

Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will come together again next week for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, but one spouse, Michelle Obama, is sitting this one out.

Along with former First Lady Michelle Obama, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not attend Donald Trump's second inauguration on Monday. Published reports indicate that Chinese President Xi Jinping will send an envoy in his place, and that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban plans on skipping Trump's second inauguration.

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.

Despite speculation caused by Barack’s recent solo appearances and Michelle’s inauguration absence, Barack and Michelle are not headed for a divorce, as the former President made clear in a Jan. 17 tribute to his wife for her birthday.

After Michelle Obama was missing during Jimmy Carter’s funeral Jan. 7, the former First Lady and Barack Obama’s wife will also not attend Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration.

Barack Obama shared a beautiful birthday post for Michelle Obama amid divorce rumours. The former president of the US called his wife and the former first lady of America, the “love of his life”.

"They don't pretend that they have this Camelot relationship," said a source of the Obamas. "They're not trying to present that they're this magical couple."

Barack Obama has shared a sweet birthday tribute to his wife Michelle, after she confirmed that she wouldn’t be attending Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on Monday.

Michelle’s office confirmed that she will not be attending the event saying, “Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend the upcoming inauguration.” However, no specific reason was provided for her absence.