Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States, continues to make headlines even after her husband, Barack Obama, completed his two terms in office.Lately, the couple has been at the center of rumors about a possible divorce, with some even claiming that Barack has already moved on.Michelle Obama and Barack Obama are no strangers to speculation. Having served two terms in the highest office in the land, they have learned how to handle rumors surrounding their relationship During a recent appearance at SXSW, Michelle shared how she and her husband rise above the gossip and stay grounded. She reflected on their ability to stay hopeful, not just during their time in the White House but beyond,

“People always ask me and Barack, how did we stay hopeful in, not just the eight years that we were in the White House, but beyond?” Michelle said while recording the podcast IMO With Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson. “Because, let me tell you, there was a lot of negative energy flipping our way — a lot of rumors, a lot of gossip, a lot of, you know, my husband wasn’t born in this country … we weren’t patriotic, he didn’t get into Harvard.”