Michelle Obama had everyone in splits over her comments about long-time friend Rita Wilson. The singer and actress appeared on the IMO podcast hosted by Michelle and brother Craig Robinson.
The former first lady recalled how Wilson skipped part of a demanding wellness retreat in favor of relaxing by the pool.
Michelle Obama jokes about Rita Wilson skipping a tough health retreat for a relaxing pool day
Wilson appeared on the latest episode of IMO, hosted by Michelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, where the conversation turned to a memorable wellness retreat the two attended years ago.
Obama recalled a quarterly bootcamp to which she invited all her friends. The program involved hikes and strict schedules. She described it as, “You’d walk for four hours,” adding that the participants were given almonds during breaks.
While Obama was walking “17 miles”, Wilson was prepared to give up just 90 minutes into the walk. She proceeded to contact the organizers via a walkie-talkie and said. “Hi, it’s Rita, when are we done?”
Obama then revealed the crux of the joke. While everyone was trekking and doing the hard miles, Rita had gone back to the ranch. Obama joked that “We’re eating the third of our four almonds,” as Wilson said, “Hi, I’m in my room. Can I get some tea?” Obama joked that Wilson had ditched the trek and was by the pool ordering drinks.
While Obama continues in a merry tone, Wilson defended herself, citing the excuse of “self-help.” Even though she didn’t do the work required, Wilson said, “I still lost weight on that.”
Obama, however, said that it was a “bonding experience” and that all her friends had a laugh over it. “It was still a bonding experience. We laughed about it—and we still do,” she said.
Wilson appeared on the podcast to discuss her new album, Sound of a Woman. The actress, singer and producer is known for films including “Sleepless in Seattle” and “Runaway Bride”.
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