Michelle and Kathleen’s friendship dates back to Barack Obama’s 2009 to 2017 presidency.

The women started off as exercise buddies, attending in-house workout classes like SoulCycle and Solidcore.

As their friendship progressed, they set out time to meet for drinks and dine at restaurants.

Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks during a rally for When We All Vote

They even accompanied each other on vacations with friends and family.

The Obamas were also there for Kathleen afterHunter Biden’s affair with his deceased brother’s wifecame to light.

TheDaily Mailreported that Kathleen and the Obamas were spotted on a ski vacation in Aspen that week.

Kathleen Biden speaks at The United State of Women Reception

Interestingly, both women used the same publisher, The Crown Publishing Group, when releasing their books.

When the media frenzy around her life cooled, Kathleen was able to rebuild and reenter the dating scene.

Kathleen and Michelle’s relationship was also strengthened by astrong friendship between Maisy and Sasha.

Michelle Obama (L) and Kathleen Biden Buhle

The girls were classmates at Sidwell Friends and played on the same basketball team.

A year later,The Hillreported that they were spotted dining together at Brasserie Liberte in Washington, D.C.