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Kumail Nanjiani Denies Absurd Affair Rumor with Michelle Obama

12/26/2025

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Kumail Nanjiani, the comedian, addressed a false rumor that he had an affair with former First Lady Michelle Obama.
He said Emily Gordon learned of the rumor from a mutual friend.
Nanjiani noted he has never met Michelle Obama and described the situation as absurd and amusing.
He compared the rumor to past gossip involving Barack Obama, the former U.S. president, and Jennifer Aniston.

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Story summary

Kumail Nanjiani, the comedian, addressed a false rumor that he had an affair with former First Lady Michelle Obama.
He said Emily Gordon learned of the rumor from a mutual friend.
Nanjiani noted he has never met Michelle Obama and described the situation as absurd and amusing.
He compared the rumor to past gossip involving Barack Obama, the former U.S. president, and Jennifer Aniston.