Chrissy Teigen

Chrissy Teigen is a multifaceted media personality who has built an empire spanning modeling, television, publishing, and consumer products. Born Christine Diane Teigen on November 30, 1985, in Delta, Utah, she is the daughter of a Thai mother, Vilailuck Teigen, and a Norwegian-American father, Ron Teigen Sr. The family moved frequently during her childhood before settling in Huntington Beach, California, where she was discovered by a photographer while working in a surf shop.

Teigen’s modeling career took off in the late 2000s, culminating in her appearance in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2010. She was named Rookie of the Year and went on to grace the cover of the publication in 2014, alongside Nina Agdal and Lily Aldridge, and as a solo cover model in 2017. Her modeling work with major brands and magazines established her as one of the top models of her generation. In 2013, she married Grammy-winning musician John Legend, and together they have become one of the most prominent celebrity couples in entertainment.

Beyond modeling, Teigen has become a major television and social media personality. She served as a judge on the cooking competition show ‘Chrissy’s Court’ and has appeared on numerous programs including ‘Lip Sync Battle,’ ‘Bring the Funny,’ and various talk shows. Her candid, humorous social media presence has earned her tens of millions of followers across platforms, making her one of the most influential personalities on the internet. She has been praised for her openness about personal struggles, including pregnancy loss and postpartum depression.

Teigen has also built a successful business portfolio. Her cookbooks, ‘Cravings’ and ‘Cravings: Hungry for More,’ became New York Times bestsellers, leading to the launch of her Cravings by Chrissy Teigen kitchenware and food product line sold at Target and other retailers. Combined with her modeling income, television deals, social media partnerships, product lines, and the shared wealth from her marriage to John Legend, Teigen’s net worth is estimated at $30 million as of 2026.