It seems like rumors and speculations about the Obamas never stop. Michelle, 61, the former First Lady of the United States, has found herself in a new gossip mill following her date night on Tuesday, May 28, in New York City. She was photographed alongside her husband, Barack Obama, leaving the Lowell Hotel Restaurant.
The former President looked classy in his black blazer and slacks, but the cameras weren’t exactly keen on capturing him, as Michelle was the one who turned heads in her stunning black two-piece. She donned a ruffled Zimmerman V-neck top, along with a ruffled midi skirt. Her outfit had a lot of fabulous details that served as one of the best First Lady fashion moments.
However, as the photos made it to the internet, people began discussing whether she had undergone a massive weight transformation. Michelle Obama, who stands at 5 feet 11, is slightly shorter than her husband. She has always maintained a small frame, but these recent pictures somehow made her appear smaller, sparking a conversation on various social media platforms.
Some people claimed that she was looking way too thin and may have been consuming weight-loss drugs. “Dang. Michelle on the Ozempic,” one internet user commented, referring to the recent trend of celebrities taking this type 2 diabetes medication to shed pounds.
“What do I think? Semi-glutide, eg, Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound,” another commented. A third added, “Looking at her face, she lost too much weight. BTW, which of the drugs was she on?”
Oh no, does Michelle Obama have Ozempic face? She looks different.
— MJ (@Mama104) May 17, 2025
Some people also commented that it wasn’t just about her weight, but her face also appeared quite different during her recent date night with Barack Obama. “What happened to Michelle’s forehead…WOW,” wrote one user.
It is to be noted that the former FLOTUS has been subjected to such absurd and wild rumors before as well. Earlier in March, she attended the SXSW Film Festival alongside her brother, Craig Robinson. At that time, she was wearing a long-sleeved jacket, and some people insisted that she was getting thin under all that clothing.
“The beautiful Michelle Obama is dwindling away to nothing. She is getting so skinny soon that she’ll be a walking shadow,” one person commented on the IMO podcast’s Instagram page, which shared photos of her from the SXSW event. Another user simply wrote, “Michelle lost weight.”
Although Mrs. Obama has carefully avoided addressing all the allegations so far, she did talk about her weight in the past. In 2022, when the now 61-year-old was experiencing menopause for the first time, she revealed that she had gained a few pounds.
“I never used to weigh myself. I’m not trying to stick to numbers, but when you’re in menopause, you have this slow creep that you just don’t realize,” Michelle commented.
“We’re all in menopause with stretchy [waist] bands and our athleisure wear on, and you look up and you can’t fit the outfits you had last year. I have to be more mindful, not obsessive, but more mindful,” she added while speaking with PEOPLE.
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