She said whenever she makes "a choice for myself," people are quick to assume her marriage is over. "We as women, I think we struggle with disappointing people," she told host and "One Tree Hill" star Sophia Bush.

Michelle Obama has spoken out against rumours that her marriage to Barack Obama might be in trouble. The former first lady has not accompanied her husband to several high-profile events - including Donald Trump's inauguration and the funeral of former president Jimmy Carter - fuelling speculation that they might have become separated.

In a podcast interview with Sophia Bush, the former first lady spoke about her decisions not to attend Jimmy Carter’s funeral or Trump’s inauguration.