Barack and Michelle Obama's A-list pals torn over picking sides as secret divorce rumors hit fever pitch
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Rumors of a secret divorce between Barack and Michelle Obama have reached a boiling point, leaving the couple's A-list friends divided over whether to take sides.
With the couple remaining silent on the speculation, the lack of public response has only fueled the fire. Insiders close to the couple revealed that the Obamas' high-profile circle is quietly picking sides and is in "wait-and-see mode" as they are uncertain about what the future holds for the iconic pair amid the growing buzz of a potential rift.
Barack and Michelle’s marriage rumors hit ‘fever pitch’
Insiders have shared with RadarOnline that if Barack and Michelle Obama decide to divorce, the consequences will extend far beyond their $70 million fortune and entertainment empire.
One source revealed, "The level of rumor and speculation around the Obamas' marriage has hit a fever pitch. It's been made worse by the fact that neither Barack nor Michelle has addressed it."
The insider continued, "And because they have such deep and long-lasting ties to a whole array of Hollywood figures, people who know them and who are fond of them are bracing for bad news and scenario-planning for what comes next if they really do end their marriage."
They added, "Sure, somebody like Tyler Perry is going to be able to continue to maintain friendships with both of them. But further down the A-list pecking order, people are going to have to pick sides. Michelle will see to it."
Barack and Michelle Obama’s pals may be forced to choose side if their relationship turns bitter
The divorce rumors surrounding Barack and Michelle Obama gained traction when the former first lady didn't accompany her husband to former president Jimmy Carter's state funeral or President Donald Trump's inauguration, events that are typically attended by a former first lady.
These speculations about the couple’s relationship have led to concerns that stars may soon be forced to choose sides, especially if their battle over Higher Ground Productions turns bitter.
An insider explained, "Ellen DeGeneres has a famously close relationship with Michelle, who was on Ellen's now-defunct talk show multiple times, while Barack is well known to have authentic friendships with the likes of Bruce Springsteen and George Clooney."
The source added, "The part that gets tricky is if the hypothetical split becomes acrimonious. Nobody wants to get on either of the Obamas' enemies list – but you can't rule out the possibility of that happening. All of their Hollywood pals are very much in wait-and-see mode as the rumors continue to circulate."
The insider also suggested that the couple should have already addressed the gossip, saying, "The Obamas are beyond the point where they need to do something publicly – like take a romantic vacation or kiss in public – to shut down all the rumors and speculation. It's suspicious that they haven't taken that step yet, and it's making their famous friends in Hollywood nervous."
