In a candid podcast interview, former first lady Michelle Obama discussed the judgment women face when they make choices for themselves, and pushed back on speculation about her marriage to former President Barack Obama.

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.

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.