Bruce Springsteen and his wife Patti Scialfa are the Obamas’ couple-in-chief.
Michelle Obama revealed that she and her husband Barack Obama often turn to the “Dancing in the Dark” rocker and E Street Band member when they need advice on how to navigate their relationship in the public eye.
“I marvel at you and Patti and the work that you all have done,” the former first lady told Bruce during the June 11 episode of her IMO podcast. “You and Patty have been couple mentors for me and Barack for quite some time.”
Noting that she’s been watching the musically-inclined duo—who wed in 1991 and share kids Evan Springsteen, 34, Jessica Springsteen, 33, and Samuel Springsteen, 31—as they “do the work,” Michelle went on to describe reaching out for advice from the pair on “how to keep those lines of communication open.”
“You got two powerful people in you and Patty,” she told Bruce before highlighting their ability to “merge” their lives together seamlessly. “You’re both powerhouses in your own right.”
And soaking up Bruce and Patti’s wisdom has certainly paid off. After all, Michelle recently shut down rumors that she and Barack—who share daughters Malia Obama, 26, and Sasha Obama, 24—were headed for a divorce following 32 years of marriage.
“If I were having problems with my husband, everybody would know about it,” the 61-year-old said on the April 30 episode of the Diary of a CEO podcast. “And let me tell you, and he would know it and everybody would know it.”
Joking that she’s “not a martyr,” Michelle added, “I would be problem-solving in public, and be like, ‘Let me tell you what he did.'”
And Barack, 63, further proved that their marriage is still full of love and support when he shared a special shoutout to his wife in honor of Mother’s Day.
“@MichelleObama, the girls and I are so lucky to have you in our lives,” the former president wrote on X May 11, alongside a sweet snap of Michelle, Sasha and Malia. “We love you.”
For more of Michelle and Barack’s cutest moments together, keep reading.
One-of-a-Kind Love Story
In July 2020, Michelle opens up about her marriage on her podcast. “One of the reasons I fell in love with you is because you are guided by the principle that we are each other’s brothers’ and sisters’ keepers…,” she shares. “I can say that my family, my neighborhood, my notions of community growing up shaped that view, and shaped the choices that I made in life as I felt your experiences shape yours.”
Power Couple
The couple uplifts graduates during the Dear Class of 2020 event.
Head Over Heels
The couple exchanges smiles as they wait to greet South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and his wife Kim Yoon-ok.
Mother’s Day Memory
Picture-perfect! President Obama shares a tender moment with Michelle during their Mother’s Day gathering at the White House.
Over the Moon
All smiles! The two unveil their official portraits during a ceremony at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in 2018.
It’s a Thriller
The duo hands out candy to trick-or-treaters on the south lawn of the White House.
A Quick Kiss
The president places a gentle kiss on his wife’s cheek.
“Let Me…”
Michelle ensures the president is handshake-ready before their meeting with Singapore’s prime minister.
Seal of Approval
The President gives the First Lady a thumbs up before meeting with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife Ho Ching.
Golden Duo
Before their meeting with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur, the couple sneaks in glances at each other.
Aaaay!
President Fonz gives the camera a thumbs-up while Michelle looks equally bemused.
Sharing a Laugh
The adorable couple makes each other giggle before meeting with Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and Agnese Landini.
Four More Years
The duo is captured sharing a long embrace after learning that they will be POTUS and FLOTUS for four more years in 2012.
A Celebratory Dance
The president and his leading lady celebrate his re-election by enjoying a slow dance at the Commander-In-Chief’s Ball in January 2013.
Ballroom Banter
The two share a slow dance at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball in 2009.
A Happy Dance
The duo flashes their gorgeous smiles as they dance at the Obama Home States Inaugural Ball in 2009.
Historic Embrace
The pair soaks up the moment at the DNC in 2008, after then-Sen. Obama officially accepted the nomination as the first Black man to be the lead candidate of a major political party.
Yes, We Can Fist-Bump
The couple shares their excitement at a Minnesota rally after Sen. Obama learned he had clinched the Democratic nomination for president in June 2008.
