{"id":2042081,"date":"2025-09-22T22:00:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T22:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2042081"},"modified":"2025-09-22T22:00:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T22:00:03","slug":"barack-and-michelle-obama-vacation-on-steven-spielbergs-luxe-250m-superyacht-in-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/barack-and-michelle-obama-vacation-on-steven-spielbergs-luxe-250m-superyacht-in-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Barack and Michelle Obama vacation on Steven Spielberg&#8217;s luxe $250M superyacht in Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Barack Obama and Michelle Obama wrapped up the summer season with a sun-filled weekend on Steven Spielberg\u2019s $250 million superyacht in Italy.<\/p>\n<p>The former first lady was photographed arriving at the filmmaker\u2019s vessel off the coast of Portofino hours ahead of the retired politician on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Spielberg warmly greeted her with a massive embrace.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Barack Obama and Michelle Obama spent the weekend on Steven Spielberg\u2019s $250 million yacht in Italy. <span class=\"credit\">COBRA TEAM \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The former first lady was photographed getting on the vessel on Friday. <span class=\"credit\">COBRA TEAM \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>The mom of two sported a Canadian tuxedo, accessorizing with a black backpack, sunglasses and platform sandals for the outing.<\/p>\n<p>Barack, 64, was later spotted joining Michelle, 61, while escorted by his security.<\/p>\n<p>He wore a brown shirt, white pants and white hat.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, the couple was seen lounging around the yacht and enjoying a sit-down conversation with Spielberg, 78.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The filmmaker greeted her. <span class=\"credit\">COBRA TEAM \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Spielberg gave Michelle a warm embrace. <span class=\"credit\">COBRA TEAM \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The pair put on a united front after <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/07\/16\/celebrity-news\/barack-and-michelle-obama-address-divorce-rumors-in-playful-podcast-moment\/\">shutting down split rumors<\/a> on Michelle and her brother\u00a0Craig Robinson\u2019s podcast, \u201cIMO,\u201d in July.<\/p>\n<p>Leading up to the special episode, Michelle teased that a \u201cvery, very, very special guest\u201d would be appearing on the podcast.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWait, you guys like each other?\u201d Robinson joked during the episode.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Later in the day, Barack joined the fun. <span class=\"credit\">COBRA TEAM \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>He was escorted by members of his security team. <span class=\"credit\">COBRA TEAM \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100% \" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/embeds.nypost.com\/protected-iframe\/7243f1477b3245f2f0745dd957e58dbc\" scrolling=\"auto\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"\" allow=\"camera; fullscreen;\"><br \/>\n\t<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe took me back!\u201d\u00a0Obama jokingly responded, adding, \u201cIt was touch and go for a while.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Michelle chimed in, saying it was\u00a0\u201cnice to [be] in the same room\u201d as the retired politician. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen we aren\u2019t, folks think we\u2019re divorced,\u201d she continued.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Over the weekend, Barack was seen lounging on the yacht. <span class=\"credit\">COBRA TEAM \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>He was photographed walking around. <span class=\"credit\">COBRA TEAM \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Michelle clarified that \u201cthere hasn\u2019t been one moment in [their] marriage where [she has] thought about quitting [her] man.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve had some really hard times and we\u2019ve had a lot of fun times, a lot of adventures and I\u2019ve become a better person because of the man I\u2019m married to,\u201d\u00a0she explained.<\/p>\n<p>The duo have been <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/08\/06\/celebrity-news\/why-michelle-obama-fought-first-sparky-feelings-when-she-met-sexy-barack\/\">married since 1992<\/a> and share two daughters: Malia, 27, and Sasha, 24.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Barack and Michelle enjoyed a sit-down conversation with Spielberg. <span class=\"credit\">COBRA TEAM \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The couple\u2019s outing comes after they squashed divorce rumors. <span class=\"credit\">Instagram\/@michelleobama<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Michelle and Barack were at the forefront of divorce rumors when the latter made solo appearances at\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/01\/09\/photos\/presidents-trump-obama-more-attend-jimmy-carter-funeral\/\">former president Jimmy Carter\u2019s funeral services<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/01\/20\/celebrity-news\/barack-obama-arrives-at-trump-inauguration-without-michelle\/\">President Trump\u2019s second term inauguration<\/a>\u00a0in January.<\/p>\n<p>The health advocate has shut down the allegations on several occasions, including in April when she shared on the \u201cWork in Progress\u201d podcast that she made the decision to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/04\/09\/celebrity-news\/michelle-obama-addresses-barack-divorce-rumors-after-stepping-away-from-the-limelight\/\">step out of the limelight<\/a> and say \u201cno\u201d to more events.<\/p>\n<p>Michelle and Barack have also brushed off the rumors by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/\">sharing sweet tributes <\/a>for each other via social media for special occasions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source pagesix.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barack Obama and Michelle Obama wrapped up the summer season with a sun-filled weekend on Steven Spielberg\u2019s $250 million superyacht in Italy. The former first lady was photographed arriving at the filmmaker\u2019s vessel off the coast of Portofino hours ahead of the retired politician on Friday. Spielberg warmly greeted her with a massive embrace. 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