Michelle and Barack Obama have hit back at wild rumors over their relationship with an intimate photo of them holding hands. The former president posted the picture with a gushing message on Instagram to celebrate his wife’s 61st birthday on Friday.

The former president also shared a sweet photo of the couple holding hands at what appeared to be her birthday celebration dinner at Aubergine Carmel.

"You fill every room with warmth." Barack Obama is making sure his wife, Michelle, is feeling all the love on her 61st birthday. Ever the doting, charming husband, he took to Instagram to gush over his sweetheart in a swoon-worthy tribute.