Chrissy Teigen

Christine Diane Teigen (born November 30, 1985) is an American model, television personality, author, and social media influencer. She made her professional modeling debut in the mid-2000s and gained national recognition after appearing in the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2010. Over the years, Teigen has built a multifaceted career across television hosting, lifestyle publishing, brand partnerships, and digital content creation, establishing a prominent presence in popular culture.

Career and Television

Teigen began modeling after being discovered while working at a surf shop in California. Her breakthrough arrived in 2010 when she was featured as a rookie in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She subsequently appeared in campaigns for major brands and magazines. Expanding into broadcast television, Teigen co-hosted the musical competition show Lip Sync Battle alongside LL Cool J from 2015 to 2019. She also served as a judge on the comedy competition series Bring the Funny and hosted the courtroom comedy show Chrissy's Court. In addition to regular television appearances, she has featured on daytime talk shows, award ceremony broadcasts, and reality television programs.

Business and Content Creation

In addition to her modeling and television career, Teigen has developed a significant brand presence around food, lifestyle, and home products. In 2016, she published her debut cookbook, Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat, which became a The New York Times bestseller. She followed its success with Cravings: Hungry for More in 2018 and Cravings: All Together in 2021. Expanding her culinary universe, she launched the Cravings brand, offering cookware, bakeware, and kitchen essentials. Teigen also launched the pet lifestyle brand Kismet and has collaborated with several top consumer brands on product lines and marketing campaigns.

Personal Life and Public Image

Teigen was born in Delta, Utah, and raised across several states, including Washington and California. In 2013, she married singer-songwriter John Legend, whom she met in 2006 on the set of his music video for Stereo. The couple resides in Los Angeles, California, and has four children together: Luna, Miles, Esti, and Wren. Known for her candid and unfiltered social media persona, Teigen has amassed tens of millions of followers across platforms where she shares moments from her family life, culinary projects, and commentary on pop culture.