Marvel Star Kumail Nanjiani Reacts After Wild Michelle Obama Affair Rumor Goes Viral

Marvel actor and comedian Kumail Nanjiani is speaking out after a bizarre and fast-spreading rumor falsely linked him to former First Lady Michelle Obama. The surreal gossip reportedly reached his wife, writer and producer Emily Gordon, through mutual friends — before Kumail even knew about it. The “Big Sick” star addressed the claim on a recent podcast, calling the situation strange, hilarious, and completely untrue. As the internet continues to recycle celebrity affair rumors involving the Obamas, Kumail joins a growing list of stars dragged into viral speculation with no basis in fact.