Amid rumors about their marriage, Barack Obama celebrated Michelle’s 61st birthday with a loving Instagram tribute. Speculation about their relationship persists, fueled by Michelle’s absence from recent events and her retreat to Martha's Vineyard.

Despite speculation caused by Barack’s recent solo appearances and Michelle’s inauguration absence, Barack and Michelle are not headed for a divorce, as the former President made clear in a Jan. 17 tribute to his wife for her birthday.

Barack Obama shared a sweet birthday tribute to Michelle Obama after it was confirmed she will miss the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Barack Obama took to Instagram to celebrate his wife Michelle's 61st birthday with a heartfelt tribute amid recent rumors about their marriage

Alongside a picture of himself and his wife holding hands across the table (my heart!), the former president wrote, "Happy birthday to the love of my life, @MichelleObama. You fill every room with warmth, wisdom, humor, and grace – and you look good doing it."

Speculation about a potential divorce between former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, has been swirling online.

Michelle and Barack Obama have hit back at wild rumors over their relationship with an intimate photo of them holding hands. The former president posted the picture with a gushing message on Instagram to celebrate his wife’s 61st birthday on Friday.

Mrs Obama’s convention speech, which saw her abandon the Obama mantra “when they go low, we go high,” was interpreted as a major victory for Ms Harris’s presidential campaign. In the room, the reception from the crowd was even greater than for her husband.

"They don't pretend that they have this Camelot relationship," said a source of the Obamas. "They're not trying to present that they're this magical couple."

"You fill every room with warmth." Barack Obama is making sure his wife, Michelle, is feeling all the love on her 61st birthday. Ever the doting, charming husband, he took to Instagram to gush over his sweetheart in a swoon-worthy tribute.

The former President, Barack Obama posted a heartfelt note calling Michelle Obama the “love of my life,” amid ongoing rumors about cracks in their marriage.