Last updated on: December 2, 2024
Chrissy Teigen is an American model, TV personality, and author who was born on 30 November 1985 in Delta, Utah, USA. She has Norwegian and Thai ancestry. In fact, she spent her childhood in both Washington and California.
All of this began after Chrissy was discovered working at a surf shop, leading to her being featured in that all-time-famous Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2010. She later became even more famous as co-host of Lip Sync Battle as well as through her bestselling cookbook, Cravings. Chrissy is also pretty popular on social media where her sense of humor and candour make her simply irresistible.
As of December 2024, Chrissy Teigen is 39 years old, her estimated net worth is $75 million, and she stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm or 1.7 m) tall.
Bio / Wiki
Full Name
Christine Diane Teigen
Nickname
Chrissy, Christy
Profession
Model, TV Personality, Author, Voiceover Artist, Entrepreneur
Career
Debut
TV Show
Deal or No Deal (2007-2008)
Awards
Personal Profile and Background Details
Date of Birth
November 30, 1985
Age
As of today, Chrissy is 39 years old.
Zodiac sign
Sagittarius
Signature
Nationality
American
Birth Place
Delta, Utah, United States of America
Residence
Beverly Hills, California, United States of America
School / College / University
Chrissy Teigen’s academic history is pretty easy to track. She completed high school in 2003 at Huntington Beach High School, then skipped college. Immediately after the close of high school, Chrissy Teigen was “discovered” working at a surf shop; it marked the beginning of her career. She didn’t need a college degree to make her mark—she jumped straight into the industry and hasn’t looked back since!
Religion
Chrissy Teigen has never claimed to be affiliated with any religion. If people did ask her about her belief, she once quipped, “Jesus isn’t shaping my anything,” which means she’s not really looking for spiritual ways in life. Though Chrissy sometimes posts cultural practices from her Thai culture, she has actually come out saying she’s “not good with the Bible,” particularly during discussions around her husband John Legend’s role in a musical about Jesus.
Race / Ethnicity
Chrissy Teigen is of mixed ethnicity, specifically Thai and Norwegian. Her mother, Vilailuck Teigen, is Thai, while her father, Ron Teigen Sr., has Norwegian ancestry.
Food Habits
Chrissy’s food philosophy in general emphasizes balance and enjoyment. She doesn’t deprive herself—she goes for balance and mixes healthy meals with indulgent treats.
She has eggs for a filling breakfast, loves coconut-chicken curry or avocado toast for lunch, and is extreme with filling dinners like Cajun salmon. Healthy snacks like nuts are not only Chrissy’s favorites but she isn’t afraid of comfort foods like Cup Noodles. She’s a big celebrator, especially on holidays like Thanksgiving, when she really goes out with huge, luscious spreads!
Hobbies
Horse-riding, cooking, gardening.
Physical Attributes and Measurements
Height
- In feet – 5′ 7″
- In Centimeters – 170 cm
- In meters – 1.70 m
Weight
- In kilograms – 62 kg
- In Pounds – 136.5 lbs
Body Measurements
37 – 25 – 34 inches
Shoe size
9 (US)
Dress size
6 (US)
Bra size
34C
Eye color
Hazel
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Family
Chrissy Teigen is from an extremely close, culturally rich family. Her dad, Ron, is Norwegian. He met her mom when working in Thailand. Pepper, whose ethnic background is Thai, is known for her cooking, especially Thai recipes. Chrissy has 5 elder half-siblings including Tina. In 2013, Chrissy married singer John Legend and has four children with him – Luna (2016), Miles (2018), Esti (2023), and Wren, born via surrogacy later in 2023.
Husband
John Legend (2013-Present)
Father
Ron Teigen, Chrissy’s dad, met her mom in Thailand, and they quickly got married after their first date. After Chrissy was born, he brought the family to the U.S. He raised Chrissy in Los Angeles and even encouraged her to work at a surf shop, where she was discovered as a model. Though he and Chrissy’s mom, Vilailuck, grew apart over the years, they officially divorced in 2020 after years of living separately.
Ron, a proud Democrat, is active on Twitter and often shares his views. Despite having three other kids, he’s especially close to Chrissy—they live just 10 minutes apart and meet up almost daily. In 2018, he even got a tattoo of her face for her birthday, showing just how much he adores her!
Ron Sr was previously married to Idelle Teigen and together they have 4 kids named Ron Jr, Cindy, Brian, and Eric.
Mother
Chrissy Teigen’s mom, Vilailuck “Pepper” Teigen, grew up in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, where she helped her family prepare and sell food; thus cooking has been a long-life interest for her. She met Ron Teigen Sr. in Thailand and married him, then later on, she moved to the U.S. where they had Chrissy.
Most people love Pepper because of the really delicious Thai recipes she shares. She shares her cooking through her social media accounts, and in fact, she published a book called “Cook With Me,” in 2021. She recently went back to her hometown in Thailand, fully supported by Chrissy with her decision, always planning visits by the family often. She is indeed a major influence on Chrissy’s love for food and culture.
Siblings
Ron Teigen Jr. (Elder half-brother) (Born in 1961)
Ron Teigen Jr. is Chrissy’s half-brother on her dad’s side. He works as a butcher, loves fishing, and enjoys smoking meat as a hobby. He lives with his partner and his pet dog, Shelby, in Syracuse, NY. Previously, he worked as a Meat Cutter at Safeway. Ron went to Mark Morris High School, graduating back in 1978.
Cindy Krickbaum (Elder half-sister)
Cindy is another of Chrissy’s half-siblings on her dad’s side. She studied medical transcription at the Denver Academy of Court Reporting. Cindy is married since 1984 to MR Krickbaum and has a daughter.
Eric Teigen (older half-brother)
Eric is Chrissy’s 2nd eldest brother. He studied at Bethel-Tate High School. Previously he was married but now he is living a single life. He is a very private person and loves to spend time with family gatherings when possible.
Brian Teigen (older half-brother)
Brian is Chrissy’s half-brother on her dad’s side. He’s been happily married for over 35 years and, just like his siblings Ron and Cindy, he’s all about the outdoors—hunting, fishing, camping, and staying active are his favorite things.
Tina Teigen (Elder maternal half-sister)
TINA Specks, mother of one, keeps herself busy with family time and philanthropy. Married to motivational speaker Corey Specks, Pasha is the daughter Tina shares with her husband. Generally the quieter of the pair, she was sometimes featured on family television programs, including Celebrity Family Feud, and supported her mom Pepper when she had her cooking show, Getting Spicy with Pepper Teigen.
Children
Luna Simone Stephens (Daughter) (Born in 2016)
Miles Theodore Stephens (Son) (Born in 2018)
Esti Maxine Stephens (Daughter) (Born on January 13, 2023)
Wren Alexander Stephens (Son) (Born on June 19, 2023)
Jack (son) (Died during pregnancy)
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend lost their son, Jack, when she was halfway through her pregnancy in September 2020 due to severe complications. She later said it was an abortion that saved her life, something she came to understand over time with what she went through. In respect of Jack, they got matching tattoos and shared their grief with the public.
Relationship & More
Marital Status
Married to John Legend
Marriage Date
September 14, 2013
Boyfriend and Dating History
John Legend (2006–Present)
Chrissy and John have been a fan-favorite couple for nearly 20 years, bringing romance, comedy, and family into their life together. First meeting in 2006 on the set of John’s “Stereo” music video, they started with a sweet long-distance before quickly falling in love. They eloped to the Maldives in 2011; this is where John proposed, and they had a stunning marriage in Lake Como, Italy, in 2013.
Now, they have 4 kids and have shared openly the joyful as well as the difficult times of losing their third child, Jack. Known for their playful banter and connection, Chrissy and John are Hollywood’s beloved couple.
Favorite Things
- Favorite Food – Cacio e pepe
- New York City Restaurants – Le Bernardin, Ippudo Babbo, Pho Grand, Frank, II Buco, Momofuku Noodle Bar
- Favorite Beauty Product – Aquaphor(Lips), SK-II cream
Net worth 2024
$75 million
As of December 2024, it’s estimated that Chrissy Teigen has a net worth of about $75 million. She made this from a mix of modeling, TV, cooking, and entrepreneurial ventures that reflect layers of her impressive fortune.
To start with, Chrissy became famous through her modeling career, especially when she featured in Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue in 2010. Her cover in 2014 was a big issue boost that enhanced her fame. She continued to model for top brands like Victoria’s Secret, and by 2017, she was one of the world’s highest-paid models with around $13.5 million.
But her work did not stop at modeling. She is also a television personality, hosting shows such as Lip Sync Battle from 2015 to 2019 and being a judge of Bring the Funny in 2019. And making credit in reality TV with her show, Chrissy’s Court, Chrissy took even small claims cases lightly to add a dash of humor and relatability to the general public. While details about her earnings from these programs are not publicly known, her popularity and presence in television have sure increased her income.
A large part of Chrissy’s brand is her love for cooking, which led her to publish best-selling cookbooks like Cravings (2016) and Cravings: Hungry for More (2018). She even launched a lifestyle brand, Cravings by Chrissy Teigen, offering cookware and recipes. Her cookbooks and related products brought her substantial earnings, thus making her a household name in the culinary world too.
Chrissy’s influence does not stop there because, through her social media, she can promote the brands she likes and uses daily such as Becca Cosmetics, and Quay Australia, among others. Every post is followed by fan recognition for acknowledging their honest, fun-loving personality.
On the home front, Chrissy is all but wise. She has put her money into real estate, investing in a $17.5 million mansion in Beverly Hills. The whole thing’s a singer, she’s an actress-them to build a combined net worth of around $150 million. Here is one of Hollywood’s most relatable success stories.
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Car collection
- Tesla Model S
- Price: Approximately $125,000
- Porsche Taycan
- Price: Around $144,000
- Range Rover SV Autobiography
- Price: Estimated at $200,000+
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Price: Approximately $130,000+
- Chevrolet Corvette
- Price: Starting around $60,000
Social Media Profiles
facebook.com/CravingsbyChrissyTeigen