Barack Obama's tribute to Michelle for her 61st birthday sparked rumors about their marriage. Michelle's absence at Jimmy Carter's funeral and her frequent stays at Martha's Vineyard have fueled speculation.

WASHINGTON - Former First Lady Michelle Obama won’t be attending President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20., her office said. Her office did not provide a reason for why she will skip the inauguration.

When news broke Michelle Obama wasn’t attending Trump’s inauguration, word spread around the internet faster than gossip after a funeral.

The planned absence Monday follows another notable absence last week at the state funeral of former president Jimmy Carter.

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, her office confirmed to ABC News.

Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will come together again next week for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, but one spouse, Michelle Obama, is sitting this one out.

Leaders of American government, including five living presidents, attended Jimmy Carter's formal state funeral in Washington on Thursday. But where was former first lady Michelle Obama?

WASHINGTON - Former First Lady Michelle Obama won’t be attending President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20., her office said. Her office did not provide a reason for why she will ...

Michelle Obama will not join her husband, Barack Obama, at Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration, a spokesperson for the former first couple confirmed to PEOPLE on Tuesday, Jan. 14

This is reportedly why Michelle Obama is skipping Trump’s inauguration - It was confirmed this week that former first lady would not attend the president-elect’s inauguration but her office did not gi

Barack and Michelle Obama appear to be on great terms despite rumors they were going through a rough patch. To celebrate the mom-of-two's 61st birthday on Friday, January 17, the former president, 63,