The Unknown Truth About Chrissy Teigen's Private Life

Chrissy Teigen has gone from social media darling to cancel culture victim in a matter of months. That’s what happens when certain comments from your past come back to bite you, though.

Chrissy Teigen knows that all too well, given that remarks she made a decade ago are now precipitating her downfall. Once beloved by millions of fans, more and more people are turning against the model because of what she’s said to others in the past. Her inability to consider someone else’s feelings before hitting send may well be what ends her career for good, regardless of whether she’s a different person now or not. With the world turning against her, Teigen has become the latest victim of cancel culture. Given her actions, though, not many people are sad to see her go.

Chrissy Teigen’s online comments haven’t always gone down well with fans

Chrissy Teigen has long been beloved for her witty remarks on social media. However, for everyone that’s loved what the model has had to say, there’s been someone else who’s hated it. In recent years, that group’s been steadily growing in number, with some of those who adored Teigen even growing tired of her online presence.

It hasn’t helped that she’s become steadily less relatable, writing things like how she accidentally bought a $13,000 bottle of drink. Unsurprisingly, that was one of those instances where Chrissy failed to read the room, especially because she posted it in the middle of a global pandemic. If there was ever a time not to complain about how much money you can spend, this was it.

She stepped away from social media because of incessant trolling

The reaction towards some of Teigen’s divisive tweets became so bad that the model decided it was time to leave social media behind. She’d been using the platform to her advantage for the last decade, but the joy Chrissy had once gained from it was no longer there. The trolling was getting out of hand, partly because Chrissy had done such an excellent job of riling up those with different political affiliations.

She’d made no secret of her disdain for the former President of the United States and various members of his party. While plenty agreed with her comments, just as many felt attacked by her remarks. They weren’t going to let them stand, so they decided to drown them out with vicious insults, threats, and accusations.

Her departure was celebrated by Courtney Stodden, who’d previously been bullied by Teigen

Teigen’s departure from social media could have been bittersweet were it not for the revelation that followed her exit. When Chrissy posted that she was leaving, her words caught the attention of a certain someone – Courtney Stodden. Famed for marrying a 50-year-old when they were only 16, it seems Courtney was all too familiar with Teigen’s online persona.

After all, they’d had some horrific run-ins with her back when they entered the media’s attention. It seems that Teigen, much like a lot of people at the time, wasn’t particularly supportive of Stodden’s marriage. Rather than consider the potential abuse that was happening and offer help to the teenager, Chrissy and others felt it appropriate to tear them down with some particularly cruel language.

Chrissy apparently told Stodden to end their life, among other things.

Shortly after Chrissy announced her exit because of the negativity on social media, Stodden spoke of the irony of someone like Teigen saying such things. Back when they were a teenager, the model had apparently written stuff online telling Courtney to take a dirt nap. What she said publicly wasn’t as bad as what she personally messaged to the young newlywed, though.

Among Teigen’s DMs were apparently comments that Stodden should end their life, a remark that Chrissy has received many times herself over the years. To be a vulnerable teen receiving such messages probably caught Stodden off guard, especially given that Teigen wasn’t a nobody at the time; she was already an established celebrity who should have known better by that point.

She returned to social media to apologize for her past actions

With Stodden digging up the past for all to see, Chrissy’s reputation immediately went into a tailspin. People who already disliked her finally had real, strong evidence against her, while many of her fans now had reason to question her character. The backlash to her past comments was so significant that Teigen had no choice but to return to social media and set things right.

She wasn’t going to pretend that Stodden was lying, though, or that things weren’t as they appeared. It was too late for that, and besides, it wouldn’t be the truth. So, instead, she apologized, stating she used to be “an insecure, attention seeking troll” who was “lucky enough to be held accountable for their past.” Was that enough to cut it, though?

Stodden accepted her apology but wasn’t sure if it was genuine or not

In her apology, Chrissy also talked about being “ashamed and completely embarrassed” about her past, though she admitted it was nothing compared to how she made Courtney feel. She also revealed that she’d reached out privately to Stodden in the hopes that they’d be able to heal, knowing how much she regrets what she said.

However, at the time, Courtney refuted this, stating that they hadn’t heard anything from the model. Although they were willing to accept Teigen’s apology, they also couldn’t help but feel they were simply trying to do damage control. After all, Chrissy’s career was hanging in the balance, so she couldn’t afford to stay on Stodden’s bad side. At this point, it’s unclear whether or not the model did actually message Courtney privately.

Farrah Abraham also came forward, revealing past abuse from Teigen

It didn’t help Chrissy’s case that Stodden wasn’t the only one she’d sent horrific comments to in the past. Someone else she’d targeted years ago was reality TV star Farrah Abraham, who’d attracted some attention for filming a private tape with an adult film star. When Abraham thought she might be pregnant from the encounter, Teigen called her a slur online and wrote, “everyone hates you.”

Understandably, Farrah hasn’t forgotten about this, so when Stodden started criticizing Chrissy, she was keen to add her two cents. The reality star said she wouldn’t forgive the model until she reached out and personally apologized for what she wrote. However, she isn’t looking to cancel Teigen for her past mistakes, nor does she want her to lose her career over this.

Teigen has written horrible things about quite a few notable female figures

Farrah and Stodden aren’t the only ones who Teigen attacked in the past. It seems the model has been vocal about quite a few people over the years, and the stuff she’s had to say hasn’t been the nicest. About Avril Lavigne, she said if she was going to have a kid like her that she’d rather live a “barren, sterile existence.”

As for Lindsay Lohan, she poked fun at the actress’ issues with self-harm by writing that she does herself damage whenever she sees Emma Stone. Controversial political figures have also faced Teigen’s wrath in the past. The model said that one in particular should “shoot herself in the face” then asked, “Is that wrong?” Many people had an answer for that one.

Her previously comments flew under the radar because of the people she targeted

Given that some of these remarks stem back the best part of a decade, it’s a wonder why they’re only coming to light now. After all, Teigen wasn’t a nobody when she wrote these, and they’re not exactly subtle comments either. Although it doesn’t entirely explain how they went under the radar, the fact that her targets were already being mocked by society certainly clears a few things up.

People like Stodden, Abraham, and Lohan have all made questionable decisions in the past and been judged harshly for it. That society was so unwilling to protect these stars back then meant Chrissy’s comments were something of the norm. Thankfully, things are a little different nowadays, although we still have a long way to go.

Chrissy has lost a lot of work in light of her past actions

As Chrissy Teigen’s reputation has steadily gone down the drain, the model has had to deal with people turning against her. That includes companies that were once happy to work with her but who now fear her tarnished image could ruin their brands. Target has dropped her cookware line, as has Macy’s.

She’s had a promotional event with Bloomingdales canceled, and an appearance on the dramedy series ‘Never Have I Ever’ was recast. Every day it seems like Chrissy is losing work because of her past actions. It doesn’t help that Stodden called for brands associated with Teigen to reconsider their ties with her. That remark likely prompted several who were already on the fence to give the model the boot.

She took to Medium to write a more in-depth explanation and apology

A few posts on social media aren’t enough to undo the damage caused so many years ago. However, it was a good start for Chrissy Teigen, and when she realized she needed to do more, she created another apology. This one was much longer and posted on Medium, where she began to delve deeper into why she said what she did in the post.

She reiterated about being insecure and believed that she would be accepted if she got involved with a “pop culture pile-on.” She wrote that, at the time, she thought what she was saying was “crude, clever, harmless,” but that obviously wasn’t the case. While everyone else doing the same thing might have thought it was okay, the victims certainly didn’t.

People aren’t willing to accept her apology until she personally reaches out to her victims

As celebrity apologies go, Chrissy’s post on Medium certainly comes across as more sincere than many others. However, as stars like Stodden and Abraham have previously highlighted, it doesn’t mean much if she’s not saying sorry to the people she’s hurt. Teigen wrote that reaching out to those victims is something she still needs to do, comparing it to the premise of the sitcom ‘My Name Is Earl.’

Until she gets on with it, though, she can’t expect people to honestly believe she’s changed, right? She may not like what others may have to say when she tries to apologize, but that doesn’t matter. Chrissy put those comments into the world, and now she has to deal with the backlash, no matter how uncomfortable it might be.

Teigen supposedly began bullying Michael Costello because of offensive remarks

Just when you thought everyone who Chrissy Teigen had targeted had come to light, a new supposed victim appears. The latest name to accuse the model of bullying is designer Michael Costello. Mere hours after Teigen posted her second apology, the man came forward, revealing he had to “speak my mind” about the abuse he’d been experiencing since 2014.

According to him, everything started after Chrissy apparently got the wrong idea about him using offensive language. Apparently, the remark was Photoshopped by a “former disgruntled employee” to tarnish Costello’s reputation, and Teigen fell for it. When Michael tried convincing her that she was mistaken and he was being set up, she supposedly didn’t believe him. That’s when the abuse seemingly began.

Costello claims that Teigen made it her mission to ruin his life

Costello claims that during his initial reaction with Chrissy Teigen, she told him his career was over and that he would lose opportunities to progress as a designer. She was supposedly true to her word, with her and Monica Rose allegedly threatening people and brands he was associated with.

They were apparently so intent on ruining his life that they got these companies to distance themselves from Michael to the point he considered ending it all. Although Costello obviously didn’t go through with it, he supposedly came close, even going so far as to write goodbye letters to his loved ones. Obviously, these claims against Chrissy are significant, and he allegedly has evidence to prove them. Are his DM screenshots really as genuine as he claims, though?

Chrissy claims that Costello’s evidence against her is fake

Chrissy Teigen has never tried to deny that the stuff she said to Stodden, Abraham, Lohan, and all those other stars is real. However, she’s adamant that this business with Costello is entirely fake. That’s not a wholly surprising stance for someone being accused of such stuff to take, but it seems she too has proof to support her side.

Namely, the notion that the screenshots are fake. Aside from the fact that her name appears to be wrong in some of them, the pictures also include social media features that weren’t present when the messages were supposedly sent. Costello fought back, saying that she’s desperate for people to believe the DMs are fake to discredit and silence him for speaking out.

Several celebrities have spoken out against Costello since he made his claims

It’s hard to know who’s telling the truth in this situation. The fact that this is the only accusation Chrissy has fought against may suggest it’s not as genuine as all the others. Plus, the evidence seems questionable, with Costello choosing to take his case to the court of public opinion rather than a court of law. What’s more, several people have spoken out against the designer since he made the accusation.

British singer Leona Lewis, for instance, claimed that he’s been hurtful about her in the past, not following through with plans to alter a dress that didn’t quite fit her. Moreover, Maxie James, the woman to whom Costello was supposedly offensive toward in the past, confirms that he did use offensive language against her.

There’s little chance of Teigen’s reputation recovering after all this

The ordeal with Costello is very much a ‘he said, she said’ situation right now. The designer could easily be an opportunist trying to use the backlash against Teigen as a chance for attention. However, he could also be another victim of abuse that Chrissy has tormented over the years. It’s hard to know where Michael fits into all this.

Regardless of his involvement, there’s one thing we can say for certain: no matter what happens now, Chrissy’s reputation will never be the same again. The way the world is now, a career can end because of stuff you said online many years ago. It doesn’t matter if you’re a different person or not; if there’s proof of your actions, your career’s basically over.

Chrissy previously got a writer fired when they tried to out her as a bully

Plenty of people were stunned when Teigen’s past came to light. However, not everyone was blown away by the revelations. In fact, some knew exactly what the model was like in the past, and they’ve been trying to get other people to realize it for years now. Taylor Ferber is one such person.

Back in 2016, she wrote an article for VH1 criticizing how Chrissy responded to those who disagreed with her. Ferber claimed that the model was “flat-out mean” when addressing the haters, something that Teigen wasn’t too happy about. Not only did she pressure VH1 into taking down the article, but she also got Taylor fired because of a conflict of interest. Now the tables have turned on Chrissy.

Conspiracy theorists believed that she was involved in pizzagate

Before Stodden brought Chrissy Teigen’s past to light, her reputation was already balancing a fine line. The only reason she wasn’t being overcome by haters was that she had a ton of support from her devoted followers. That didn’t stop people from trying their best to bring Chrissy down, though.

One way they tried to do that was by circulating a conspiracy theory that she and her husband were involved in inappropriate behavior with minors. For several years, people have claimed that the couple and other notable celebrities are the subjects of a QAnon theory. They’ve been posting pizza emojis on her social media, a nod to the idea that she and the others organized everything out of a pizza restaurant.

Teigen’s past treatment on social media has really affected her mental wellbeing

When you’re a celebrity, there will always be people who attack you and say the most awful things simply because they can. It’s worse when you’re someone like Chrissy Teigen who’s spent recent years antagonizing Republicans on social media. She likely knew that speaking her mind on political matters would come with some blowback, but she probably didn’t anticipate as much as she received.

Having so many people accuse her of stuff like this really did a number on her mental wellbeing, hence why she decided to leave social media earlier in the year. Given what Chrissy said to others online in the past, some may consider this karma. However, in situations like this, nothing is gained from treating others so vile – it just causes more pain.

She’s blocked over a million accounts because of abuse she’s received in the past

If someone says something hateful to you on social media, there are a few things you can do. You can respond to them, ignore them, or block them. In some cases, the last option is usually best. People who get a kick out of harassing others will never disappear by themselves, so you just have to get rid of them.

Unfortunately, when you’re a celebrity being hounded with accusations every day, there are only so many people you can block. Thankfully, Twitter has a feature that allows you to block the followers of a particular account, which saves a fair bit of time. That’s how Chrissy Teigen was able to block more than a million Twitter accounts so easily when she was being harassed over pizzagate.

Teigen lost her unborn baby in October 2020 after suffering complications

Chrissy Teigen’s downfall at the hands of Courtney Stodden has come after a challenging time for the model. Aside from dealing with trolls accusing her of all sorts of horrible behavior, she also faced tragedy in October 2020 when she lost her unborn baby. Chrissy and John are already parents to Luna and Miles, and last year, they revealed their joy at adding a third child to the family.

They planned on naming him Jack, but before he could join the fold, a tragedy happened. The issue was apparently partial placenta abruption, an issue that blocks a baby’s oxygen supply and causes the mother to bleed profusely. Although Teigen was rushed to the hospital, the doctors weren’t able to resolve the complication before the baby passed away.

The photos she posted after losing her baby received a mixed reception online

After losing her baby, Chrissy was an emotional wreck. She felt broken by her loss, as most mothers would, and knew it would be a long time before she truly healed. However, she surprised a lot of people by uploading photos to social media showing her in the aftermath of losing Jack.

The images showed an incredibly vulnerable Chrissy Teigen mourning her child, and the reception it received was extremely mixed. Some were grateful to Chrissy for being as open and honest with them as ever, especially as they could relate to the pain she was experiencing. Others criticized her for taking to social media at such a difficult time and questioned why one of her first thoughts was to be online after what had happened.

Chrissy Teigen has had fertility issues ever since she and John started trying for children

It’s understandable for any mother who experiences what Chrissy Teigen went through with losing Jack to be heartbroken. However, there was an extra layer of grief for the model and her husband because of all the trouble they’ve had with conceiving children in the past. When the couple began trying for kids, they found that they weren’t getting anywhere with their efforts.

Desperate to overcome their struggles and fulfill their wish of being parents, they opted to explore IVF. This treatment doesn’t guarantee success, nor is it much of an option for those who don’t have the money. Lucky for Chrissy and John, funding the procedure wasn’t an issue, and it proved to be worth every penny because it turned out successful.

She apparently won’t have any more opportunities to be pregnant

To make this loss even more painful, Chrissy Teigen shared the news that she’ll never be pregnant again. This was seemingly her last chance to experience that rollercoaster of emotions, and the ride stopped before she’d even reached the end. Obviously, if she and John wish to explore parenthood in the future, several options are available to them.

Adoption, for instance, is an excellent route to go down, and it’s not unlike celebrities to try this when they can’t have a child themselves. Of course, this doesn’t resolve Chrissy’s issue of never getting to feel a life growing inside her again. Pregnancy might not be an enjoyable time for everyone, but for the model, it was something she cherished, both the ups and the downs.

The grief of losing her baby pushed Teigen to take a break from social media

Before all the drama with Stodden, Teigen wasn’t one to be quiet on social media. She enjoyed putting her opinions out there, and, in fact, part of her success relied on her being vocal online. However, there have been moments when she’s taken a step back, including after the loss of Jack.

She steered clear of social media because she was in a “grief depression hole,” which was hard for her to get out of. Although she was struggling, the star wasn’t spiraling into a dark place. She assured fans that she had a lot of support from her loved ones, as well as therapeutic help, to ensure she dealt with the pain in a safe and healthy way while away from the world.

She experienced postpartum depression after giving birth the first time

It’s no wonder that Teigen had such a strong support network around her, given the struggles she’d faced in the past. After giving birth to Luna, the new mother experienced postpartum depression. It’s a reasonably common problem that affects many women, although it doesn’t always manifest in the same way.

Chrissy refused to believe she had it at first because she didn’t resent or feel distant from her child like other sufferers do. Instead, Chrissy hated herself, and it wasn’t until she was diagnosed by a professional that she realized what she was going through. John apparently noticed her struggles, which is why he was there for her when she went to the doctor. Teigen, though, needed that extra push to accept what was happening.

Teigen got another writer fired after taking offense to one of their headlines

Teigen wasn’t in the best headspace after becoming a mother for the first time, which is perhaps why she got a little touchy about a specific headline. It seems the model didn’t take too kindly to an article that read, “Chrissy Teigen: We’re Hiring A Night Nurse For Baby.” It might not seem like that problematic a headline, but apparently, Chrissy felt it made her look like an uncaring parent.

She seemingly didn’t want fans to think she was uninvolved with raising her daughter, especially given her struggles with postpartum depression. So, she spoke out and, once again, got the person responsible for writing the article fired. However, the writer claimed they didn’t create the headline and even showed Teigen proof, not that it made a difference.

Alison Roman insinuated that Teigen was a sell-out for some of her career decisions

Although Chrissy rose to attention as a model and then sustained her fame by becoming a social media star, she has other talents too. This includes her knack for cooking, with Teigen responsible for authoring two cookbooks and releasing her own line of cookware.

The success of the former did great things for Chrissy’s career, helping her make connections and receive a ton of opportunities that weren’t available before. Unfortunately, it appears this ruffled a few feathers, most notably with Alison Roman. She referred to Teigen as a sell-out for partnering with major home goods brands, stating this was not a direction she planned to explore with her own cooking career. The model wasn’t too happy about what Roman said.

Roman quickly apologized for her “insensitive” remarks to Teigen

When Chrissy heard what Alison had to say about her, she was hurt. She’d apparently supported Roman’s career for a long time, from buying her cookbooks to praising her on social media. For the woman to turn around and throw that all back in her face cut Teigen pretty deep. Luckily for her, Alison was relatively quick to take back what she said and apologize.

She blamed her comments on her own insecurities, saying she was “stupid, careless, and insensitive.” Chrissy was grateful for the apology, although she claimed she never expected one in the first place. She didn’t mind that Roman had her own opinions; she was just sad that someone she was inspired by seemed to think so poorly of her.

Chrissy’s commercial with Kris Jenner caused more controversy

Cooking isn’t the only field that Chrissy Teigen has explored over the years. She’s also tried making a name for herself as a cleaner, or rather, as the face of a cleaning brand. She teamed up with Kris Jenner to launch the Safely line, with the pair getting together to film a commercial for their new venture. Unfortunately, the ad didn’t sit well with everyone.

It featured the duo discussing product ideas, with Jenner slapping Teigen every time she pitched something dumb. It was supposed to be a funny slapstick commercial, but some people couldn’t see the funny side in it. They felt that it made light of those who experienced domestic abuse and claimed that it promoted violence against women.

Teigen suffered a wardrobe malfunction with her 2016 AMAs dress

Given she began her career as a model, Chrissy is no stranger to walking the runway and working whatever outfit she wears. Unfortunately, even if she has the confidence to pull off a look, that doesn’t always mean she should wear it. One dress that caused a particular upset in the past was the one she wore to the 2016 American Music Awards.

The black number was incredibly risque because it featured two slits that came all the way up to her stomach. Given the cut, it was inevitable that Teigen would expose herself at some point during the evening. The lack of underwear didn’t help matters because it meant that nothing was hidden when people inevitably saw what was underneath the dress.

Some people felt she was dressed inappropriately around her daughter

It’s not just out in public that Teigen gets criticized for what she wears. Some people also took offense to an ensemble she had on in one of her social media pictures. The image was posted online back in December 2019 and featured the model sitting on the stairs with her daughter. The only problem was that she appeared to be wearing a blazer and nothing else, with parts of her body clear to see.

Several comments told Chrissy to cover up because she was around her daughter. However, Teigen wasn’t willing to let such remarks slide. She responded that Luna “sucked it for months,” referring to her chest, and stated the girl “doesn’t mind it much.” That definitely shut several people up.

She had a wardrobe malfunction while on a date with her husband

Wardrobe malfunctions are named that way for a reason. They rarely happen on purpose and are simply unfortunate accidents that could happen to anyone. Granted, the chances of them occurring may be more or less likely, depending on what you wear. However, no one is immune to them.

Of course, Teigen has had more than her fair few over the years, with one even happening as recently as February 2021. The model was on a date with her husband when she ripped her dress. Luckily for Chrissy, she had a blazer that she could use to cover up the incident, so she wasn’t left red-faced on her date. The only reason people even found out about it was that Teigen posted the rip on social media.

There’s talk of Chrissy Teigen doing an interview with Oprah Winfrey

Whether Chrissy can make any sort of recovery from her trolling past is unclear. As it stands, there are rumors that the model is hoping to do an interview with Oprah Winfrey, so she can put everything out there and turn things around in her favor. However, not everyone is behind this idea.

Stodden, for instance, believes that this should only go ahead if they are invited to do the interview too. It’s no good Teigen trying to seek forgiveness from Oprah when, as far as we know, she never said anything horrible about the talk show host. Chrissy needs to talk it out with at least one of her victims, if not multiple, if she really wants to put the past behind her.