Barack and Michelle Obama seen together for the first time in 4 months: A perfect date night at Italian restaurant

Barack and Michelle Obama were seen together for the first time since December 2024 on a date night in Washington, DC.

Updated on: Apr 22, 2025, 22:24:36 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Barack and Michelle Obama were seen together for the first time since December 2024 on a date night in Washington, DC. They were spotted together amid the ongoing divorce rumours that have sparked buzz on social media.

A video of the pair leaving a private dining room and heading down a staircase was taken by a fellow diner at Osteria Mozza, an Italian restaurant.

Patrons cheered to their feet as they watched the Obamas navigate the busy restaurant, Page Six reported.

Obamas get cheering from crowd

According to the Daily Mail, several customers of the restaurant were heard saying: “Oh my God” as the crowd applauded.

“They will always be my President and First Lady,” one fan wrote on the viral video. Another commented, “Love that spot,” while the forth one said, “they are always there.”

The Obamas were seen grinning and waving at their favourite restaurant in D.C, dispelling rumors that their marriage was in trouble.

Apart fromBarack's January visit, Michelle has earlier enjoyed mealsat the upscale “California-style Italian” restaurant.

She hosted a Christmas meal for her team of ten in November, two weeks after the Georgetown neighborhood restaurant waslaunched.

The eatery has become a favorite of the pair since its 2024 opening . Nearly five months before this outing, the couple was last seen together in the eatery in December.

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Michelle Obama reacts to divorce rumours in her podcast

Michelle's absence at Donald Trump's inauguration and Jimmy Carter's funeral in January sparked questions about their relationship.

The former first lady addressed the divorce rumours in a recent interview with actress Sophia Bush for an episode of her podcast, Work in Progress.

“That's what I believe is the hardest thing for women to do: let people down,” she said.

“So much so that people this year assumed that my husband and I were divorcing because they couldn't even comprehend that I was making a decision for myself.” “That this couldn't be an adult woman making her own decisions, could it?”

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Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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