WASHINGTON, DC: Barack and Michelle Obama made a stylish return to the public eye with a date night in Washington, putting an end to weeks of swirling divorce rumors. The outing marks their first joint appearance since December 2024 and comes after speculation mounted over alleged tension between the former first couple.

Barack and Michelle Obama made a public appearance together for the first time in 2025 after slamming unfounded rumors of divorce that circulated online. On April 19, the former president and First Lady were seen in D.C.’s Georgetown area, walking into a private dining room at the restaurant Osteria Mozza.