Former President Barack Obama was cheered by diners when he arrived at a hip Washington, DC, restaurant without his wife, Michelle this week — as wild unfounded rumors swirled about a possible romance with actress Jennifer Aniston.

The former first lady has made headlines for absences at recent public events, from Jimmy Carter’s funeral to President Trump’s inauguration.

A theory that Barack Obama is romantically involved with actress Jennifer Aniston has resurfaced after rumors were sparked that the former president and his wife, Michelle, were headed for divorce. The Obama split rumors intensified after Michelle let her husband fly solo to two major presidential events: Jimmy Carter’s funeral,

A source familiar with the Obamas’ circle told Page Six last week that Michelle would not be attending Monday’s ceremony because she is “no phony.”

Barack Obama and Jennifer Aniston have been accused of having an affair, which some speculate is a cover-up for Obama's sexuality. Claims of Obama's homosexuality and intensified divorce rumors with Michelle Obama have been buzzing,

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Rumors that actor Jennifer Aniston and former president Barack Obama were, or are, involved are again flying around after Michelle Obama skipped recent events.

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