Actor Kumail Nanjiani denied rumors of an affair with Michelle Obama, calling them false and absurd.

Marvel actor Kumail Nanjiani denied rumors he had an affair with former First Lady Michelle Obama, calling the claim absurd and unfounded during a December 25 podcast appearance. He stated he has never met her and was surprised when a mutual friend mentioned the rumor to his wife, screenwriter Emily V. Gordon, who was unbothered. Nanjiani dismissed the speculation as baseless internet gossip, joking that Michelle Obama would be “slumming it” if involved. The comments were part of a broader discussion on unfounded celebrity rumors, including past claims linking Barack Obama to Jennifer Aniston, which both parties have denied. Nanjiani emphasized the lack of truth in the allegations and highlighted the spread of false narratives online.