Michelle Obama jokes she's glad she didn’t have a son: “He’d be a Barack”

Former First Lady Michelle Obama sparked headlines during a candid conversation on the latest episode of her podcast “IMO,” joking that she’s “glad” she didn’t have a son — because he would have turned out just like her husband, Barack Obama.

Speaking with her brother Craig Robinson and guest Angie Martinez, Obama said, “I’m so glad I didn’t have a boy. Because he would have been a Barack Obama. Ooh,” while shaking her head and smiling. Martinez laughed off the comment, calling the idea of a “Baby Barack” amazing, but Michelle added, “No, I woulda felt for him.”

The conversation centered around parenting boys, with both Martinez and Robinson being parents to sons. Michelle, mother of Sasha and Malia, discussed the complexities of raising boys today, especially when it comes to teaching them how to communicate in relationships and navigate situations like traffic stops.

Her comments come amid ongoing speculation about her 32-year marriage to the former president, with recent public appearances fueling rumors of strain. However, Michelle praised Barack’s parenting in a recent episode with Bruce Springsteen, calling him a “tremendous father.”

The couple has been seen together in recent months on high-profile date nights in New York City and Washington, D.C., despite persistent divorce rumors. Michelle also revealed she’s currently in therapy and is “transitioning” into a new phase of her life.

The “Becoming” author’s remarks blend humor with introspection, offering insight into her evolving identity as a mother, wife, and public figure.