Hollywood’s latest gossip mill has churned out a whopper so absurd it could only be born in the age of unchecked social media speculation.

Last year, a wild rumor surfaced claiming that Marvel actor Kumail Nanjiani was entangled in a secret romance with none other than former first lady Michelle Obama, a story so far-fetched it’s almost comedic, and which has since been denied, as the Daily Mail reports.

This unfounded tale gained traction online, whispering through digital corridors until it reached Nanjiani’s own circle, catching the 47-year-old star completely off guard.

Rumor Sparks Laughter, Not Anger

Nanjiani, married to Emily V. Gordon since 2007, only learned of the gossip when a mutual friend discreetly pulled his wife aside to ask about it.

Rather than sparking outrage, the couple found the whole thing hilarious, a testament to how detached from reality some internet chatter can be.

Emily, who met Nanjiani in 2006 during a stand-up gig where she heckled him, stood by her husband through far tougher times, including her battle with Still’s disease, so a baseless rumor was hardly a threat.

Podcast Appearance Sets Record Straight

On a recent episode of So True With Caleb Hearon, Nanjiani finally addressed the speculation head-on, dismissing it with a mix of humor and blunt honesty.

“I never met Michelle Obama,” he declared on the podcast, putting a firm end to any notion of scandal.

Host Caleb Hearon chimed in with a cheeky “Congratulations!” before both men chuckled at the sheer implausibility of such a high-profile fling.

Parallel Gossip Targets Another Star

Curiously, around the same time, a separate rumor linked actress Jennifer Aniston to former President Barack Obama, proving that no one is safe from tabloid fantasy.

Aniston, like Nanjiani, swiftly denied the story last year on Jimmy Kimmel Live! calling it “absolutely untrue” while admitting she wasn’t entirely offended by the association.

Both Nanjiani and Hearon had a laugh over this parallel gossip, with Nanjiani quipping that both Obamas were likely far beyond their romantic reach, a polite jab at the absurdity of it all.

Hollywood Meets Conservative Values

While Hollywood often leans into progressive narratives that clash with traditional values, Nanjiani’s grounded response to this nonsense is a refreshing nod to personal accountability over sensationalism.

His long-standing marriage to Gordon, cemented through real challenges and celebrated in their Oscar-nominated film The Big Sick, stands as a quiet counterpoint to the cultural obsession with scandal and fleeting drama.

Perhaps it’s time for society to prioritize stories of commitment—like Nanjiani’s journey from stand-up comic to Marvel’s Eternals star—over baseless rumors that distract from what truly matters.