A magazine cover and recent events have reignited wild affair rumours linking Jennifer Aniston and Barack Obama.

Jennifer Aniston and Barack Obama affair rumours take the internet by storm.

Speculation surrounding Jennifer Aniston and Barack Obama’s alleged romantic affair has resurfaced, months after it first grabbed headlines. While there is no credible evidence that Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, are facing marital issues, rumours continue to circulate online.

The affair rumours started in August 2024, when InTouch magazine published a cover story with the eye-catching headline, “The Truth About Jen & Barack!” The cover suggested that Michelle Obama felt “betrayed” and alleged that Barack Obama and Jennifer Aniston were “obsessed with each other.”

The tabloid’s front page drew attention with its bold claims, including sub-headers like “MICHELLE BETRAYED AS ANISTON STEALS HER HUSBAND’S ATTENTION.” Another sub-header insisted the two were “obsessed with each other,” further fuelling speculation.

Jimmy Kimmel holds InTouch magazine cover on his show. (Courtesy: YouTube)

Inside the issue, the magazine quoted an anonymous source claiming that Aniston and Obama had been spending more time together. “With the election coming up in November, Jen has gotten very political, so sheʼs found herself in Barackʼs world a lot lately,” the source claimed. “Heʼs gone Hollywood, so heʼs now in Jenʼs world. He has production deals going [with Netflix]. They have found they have a lot in common — and are talking more and more.”

Jennifer Aniston Responds to the Speculation

Jennifer Aniston addressed the rumours during an October appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! When Kimmel held up the InTouch cover, Aniston laughed off the allegations. “Of all the calls you get from your publicist where you’re just like, Oh no, what’s it gonna be,” she said, “and then it’s that… I was not mad.”

The Friends star dismissed the claims as “absolutely untrue,” revealing she has only met Obama once. “I know Michelle more than him,” she quipped.

Meanwhile, Obama has remained silent on the matter and has not issued any statements regarding the rumours.

Why Are the Rumours Back?

The gossip has resurfaced following Michelle Obama’s noticeable absence at two recent public events—Jimmy Carter’s funeral and Donald Trump’s inauguration. Despite Barack Obama sharing a heartfelt message for Michelle’s birthday on January 17, speculation about their relationship continues.

A recent Daily Mail headline fuelled speculation, reading, “Obama Arrives to D.C. Restaurant Alone on Inauguration Eve Amid Wild Rumours About Jennifer Aniston After Michelle No-Show.”

While there is no concrete evidence to support the claims, the rumours surrounding Aniston and Obama continue to thrive in the gossip mill.

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