Michelle Obama is not holding back on her thoughts about what it would have been like having a son, outlining her major fear.
On the latest episode of her podcast IMO, co-hosted with her brother Craig Robinson, the former first lady delivered a hilarious (and brutally honest) take on why she’s glad she only has daughters.
The conversation took place Wednesday during a chat with Hot 97 radio personality Angie Martinez, who playfully suggested that Michelle “should have threw a boy in the mix [sic].” Michelle, mother to daughters Sasha and Malia, didn’t hesitate.
“I’m so glad I didn’t have a boy,” she said flatly, adding with a smile: “Because he would have been a Barack Obama.” She shook her head, as if imagining a little Barack running around.
Martinez jumped in enthusiastically: “Baby Barack! It would have been amazing!”
But Michelle wasn’t sold. “No, I woulda felt for him,” she replied, half-joking but sounding sincere.
The episode dove deep into the challenges of raising boys, with Martinez sharing her experience as a mom to a son and Craig Robinson talking about his three boys. Michelle’s take seemed to touch on the complexities of parenting, marriage, and communication – themes close to her heart.
“Teach [your son] how to deal with the traffic stop, but also teach him how to communicate in a marriage and to be a listening father,” Michelle advised. The mention of a “baby Barack” clearly sparked some introspection, and maybe a bit of a wink toward the unique challenges of being married to a former president.
This isn’t the first time Michelle has spoken openly about Barack’s parenting. Just last week on IMO, during a chat with rock legend Bruce Springsteen, she praised her husband’s skills as a dad.
“I think Barack is just like you; a tremendous father, doing it in a lot of grandeur,” she told Springsteen.
Meanwhile, rumors about the Obamas’ marriage have been swirling lately, fueled by speculation about their relationship status. Despite the gossip, the couple has been seen together in public looking cozy – including a recent date night at the upscale Lowell Hotel in Midtown Manhattan and another outing in Washington, DC, in April, the New York Post reports.
Michelle also opened up about her own personal journey, revealing she’s currently in therapy and going through a “transition” into a new chapter of her life. It’s a candid glimpse into the woman behind the headlines; juggling family, fame, and her own growth.
One thing’s clear: Michelle Obama isn’t afraid to speak her mind, whether it’s about parenting, marriage, or the unique life she and Barack share. And if she’s glad she didn’t have a son because he’d be a “Baby Barack,” we’re all here for that honesty.