Barack Obama shared a sweet tribute to his wife, Michelle, on her 61st birthday, posting a picture of them holding hands at a table. He captioned it, “Happy birthday to the love of my life, Michelle Obama. You fill every room with warmth, wisdom, humor, and grace – and you look good doing it. I’m so lucky to be able to take on life’s adventures with you. Love you!” Michelle responded with a loving “Love you, honey!” along with two heart and kiss emojis.

The post comes amidst rumors of a potential divorce, which gained traction after Michelle’s absence from the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump in 2017, and her recent non-attendance at the funeral of former president Jimmy Carter. While her office confirmed that Barack would attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies, it clarified that Michelle would not be attending, without offering further details.

Michelle, originally from the South Side of Chicago, married Barack in 1992, after meeting at a law firm in 1989. They have two daughters, Malia (26) and Sasha (23). Michelle has often said that being a mother is her proudest achievement, reflecting the deep personal values that have guided her life.