Michelle Obama’s Intimate Mallorca Outing Sparks Buzz With Barack Nowhere In Sight

Michelle Obama is turning heads in Mallorca and not just for her effortless style. The former First Lady was photographed soaking up the Mediterranean sun without her husband, Barack Obama, by her side, reigniting public speculation about the state of their marriage.

With her signature poise, she enjoyed a lovely afternoon of fine dining and yacht cruising alongside longtime friends, keeping things elegant and low-key.

Still, the absence of her husband has only intensified speculation surrounding their relationship and what is happening behind the scenes.

Michelle is enjoying an adventure in Spain. Recently, the Daily Mail obtained photos of the 61-year-old enjoying a luxurious afternoon in Mallorca with her two daughters, Malia and Sasha.

The pictures showed Michelle dazzling in a multicolored print dress, accompanied by sunglasses and various accessories.

Her first daughter, Malia, wore a black polka-dot halter-neck crop top and a black mini skirt. On the other hand, Sasha looked chic in an oversized, off-the-shoulder white top paired with a pleated brown skirt.

The trio dined at The Lobster Club in Puerto Portals and were joined by James Costos, the former US ambassador to Spain, and his partner, Michael Smith, the Obamas' longtime interior designer and former White House decorator-in-chief.

However, Barack was nowhere to be seen.

The outing comes amid rumors that Barack and Michelle are headed for a divorce. However, the attorney slammed the speculations in April, attributing them to misunderstandings about women's independence.

In an episode of Sophia Bush's iHeart podcast, "Work In Progress," Michelle said, "That's the thing that we women struggle with — disappointing people. I mean, so much so that this year, people couldn't even fathom that I was making a choice for myself."

According to the mom of two, people quickly assumed she was experiencing problems in her marriage.

"This couldn't be a grown woman just making a set of decisions herself, right? But that's what society does to us," she explained.

Nearly a month after Michelle Obama appeared on the podcast, divorce rumors intensified after Barack was spotted leaving the exclusive ZZ club in Hudson Yards, New York City, without his wife.

The 63-year-old was photographed in an all-black suit as he and his half-sister Auma Obama left the venue after a private dinner.

Months prior, Barack was also spotted enjoying a meal at a Washington, DC hotspot without Michelle.

He appeared very happy as he attended a dinner party at Osteria Mozza with a small group of insiders, including former President Joe Biden's Chief of Staff, Jeff Zients.

Reports revealed that Barack entered the restaurant and was greeted with a round of applause, after which he headed to a private dining room.

While Michelle Obama and her husband continue to deal with intensifying rumors, the former has said she is undergoing therapy to help her prepare for the next chapter of her life.

While speaking with Jay Shetty on his "On Purpose" podcast, Michelle explained, "At this phase of my life, I'm in therapy right now because I'm transitioning, you know? I'm 60 years old, I've finished a really hard thing in my life with my family intact, I'm an empty nester, my girls are in — you know, they've been launched!"

She revealed that therapy had been instrumental in helping her break old patterns and shed behaviors that once held her back from personal growth.

"So, I'm getting that tune-up for this next phase because I believe this is a whole 'nother phase in life for me," she said. "And I now have the wisdom to know — let me go get some coaching while I'm doing it."

Meanwhile, Michelle is basking in the independence she has gotten since leaving the White House.

During an appearance on "Good Hand With Amy Poehler," she revealed she wanted to have normal experiences again.

"I want to try to do normal things... I want to feel like I'm by myself. I'm driving a little bit more by myself... in the car by myself," she said.

Michelle noted that life as First Lady didn't allow for much freedom, but now in her 60s, she felt less pressure to be perfect.

"I can be loose. I can stutter. I can misspeak sometimes, even though I'm sure that will make the news. I just feel like there's room to breathe. And maybe some of that is my age. Maybe some of that is that now that I'm in my 60s, what more do I have to prove? Let's just live. Let's just talk," she noted.