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Media Scramble for Exclusive Tell-All as Barack and Michelle Obama Reportedly Near Divorce Announcement
Kathy Clark
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Barack and Michelle Obama are reportedly preparing to announce their divorce, with sources indicating that they are working with lawyers and mediators to finalize the division of their $70 million fortune. Television networks are said to be racing to secure exclusive tell-all interviews, offering the former president and first lady up to $10 million each to discuss the end of their 32-year marriage.
According to RadarOnline, the couple has been quietly negotiating financial terms and property divisions in recent weeks to ensure a smooth transition before making their split public. "They want to have everything ironed out in advance," an insider with knowledge of the deliberations stated, as reported by Radaronline.com. "The last thing they want is an ugly fight with lots of nasty legal filings."
The former first couple owns multiple high-value properties, including homes in Washington, D.C., Martha's Vineyard, and Chicago, as well as a stock portfolio valued at over $25 million. Their joint media ventures, including Higher Ground Productions, have also provided significant revenue streams, complicating the financial separation process.
Amid the reported divorce proceedings, television networks are aggressively pursuing individual interviews with both Barack and Michelle Obama, recognizing the historic nature of what would be the first-ever post-White House divorce of a U.S. president and first lady. A media insider told RadarOnline, "There is going to be a real rush to bag their signatures for interviews and the figures are going to be at least $10 million-and that's each."
"Obama recently picked up $1.2 million for three speeches on Wall Street," the insider added. "So $10 million to talk about his marriage and how that was conducted within the pressure cooker of the White House doesn't seem such bad value. And Michelle will also be offered a similar amount."
Oprah Winfrey is reportedly at the top of the list of potential interviewers, particularly for Michelle Obama. "Oprah Winfrey will be front of the queue if Michelle agrees to blab about the break-up," the source said.
The reported rift between the Obamas has been attributed, in part, to political tensions following Donald Trump's landslide victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. According to sources, Barack Obama pressured Michelle to step in as the Democratic Party's nominee after Joe Biden exited the race in July 2023. However, Michelle Obama declined, choosing instead to focus on her Hollywood career and media endeavors.
"They'd already been living separate lives on opposite coasts for some time, but that was no longer an option after Michelle refused to run and Barack was forced to back Kamala," a source stated. "That was a total humiliation for him-especially since she lost."
The couple's social circles in Hollywood are reportedly bracing for fallout from the split, with A-list celebrities fearing they may be forced to pick sides. "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," a source told RadarOnline.
"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," the insider added. "All of their Hollywood pals are very much in wait-and-see mode as the rumors continue to circulate."
Speculation surrounding the Obamas' relationship has intensified in recent months, particularly after Michelle Obama was notably absent from several key events, including former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral and Donald Trump's inauguration. Observers suggest that the couple's failure to publicly refute the rumors has only added to speculation.
"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," a source said. "It's suspicious that they haven't taken that step yet, and it's making their famous friends in Hollywood nervous."
Media Scramble for Exclusive Tell-All as Barack and Michelle Obama Reportedly Near Divorce Announcement
Kathy Clark
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Barack and Michelle Obama are reportedly preparing to announce their divorce, with sources indicating that they are working with lawyers and mediators to finalize the division of their $70 million fortune. Television networks are said to be racing to secure exclusive tell-all interviews, offering the former president and first lady up to $10 million each to discuss the end of their 32-year marriage.
According to RadarOnline, the couple has been quietly negotiating financial terms and property divisions in recent weeks to ensure a smooth transition before making their split public. "They want to have everything ironed out in advance," an insider with knowledge of the deliberations stated, as reported by Radaronline.com. "The last thing they want is an ugly fight with lots of nasty legal filings."
The former first couple owns multiple high-value properties, including homes in Washington, D.C., Martha's Vineyard, and Chicago, as well as a stock portfolio valued at over $25 million. Their joint media ventures, including Higher Ground Productions, have also provided significant revenue streams, complicating the financial separation process.
Amid the reported divorce proceedings, television networks are aggressively pursuing individual interviews with both Barack and Michelle Obama, recognizing the historic nature of what would be the first-ever post-White House divorce of a U.S. president and first lady. A media insider told RadarOnline, "There is going to be a real rush to bag their signatures for interviews and the figures are going to be at least $10 million-and that's each."
"Obama recently picked up $1.2 million for three speeches on Wall Street," the insider added. "So $10 million to talk about his marriage and how that was conducted within the pressure cooker of the White House doesn't seem such bad value. And Michelle will also be offered a similar amount."
Oprah Winfrey is reportedly at the top of the list of potential interviewers, particularly for Michelle Obama. "Oprah Winfrey will be front of the queue if Michelle agrees to blab about the break-up," the source said.
The reported rift between the Obamas has been attributed, in part, to political tensions following Donald Trump's landslide victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. According to sources, Barack Obama pressured Michelle to step in as the Democratic Party's nominee after Joe Biden exited the race in July 2023. However, Michelle Obama declined, choosing instead to focus on her Hollywood career and media endeavors.
"They'd already been living separate lives on opposite coasts for some time, but that was no longer an option after Michelle refused to run and Barack was forced to back Kamala," a source stated. "That was a total humiliation for him-especially since she lost."
The couple's social circles in Hollywood are reportedly bracing for fallout from the split, with A-list celebrities fearing they may be forced to pick sides. "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," a source told RadarOnline.
"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," the insider added. "All of their Hollywood pals are very much in wait-and-see mode as the rumors continue to circulate."
Speculation surrounding the Obamas' relationship has intensified in recent months, particularly after Michelle Obama was notably absent from several key events, including former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral and Donald Trump's inauguration. Observers suggest that the couple's failure to publicly refute the rumors has only added to speculation.
"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," a source said. "It's suspicious that they haven't taken that step yet, and it's making their famous friends in Hollywood nervous."
