Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's Biggest Relationship Milestones
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have managed to have an unbreakable bond for more than 15 years. The two met back in 2006, when Teigen starred as Legend's love interest in the music video for his single "Stereo." Following the steamy music video, Teigen and Legend began dating and eventually got engaged in December 2011. The couple tied the knot two years later in September 2013 and have since expanded their family, which consists of their kids Luna, Miles, Esti, and Wren.
Throughout even their most difficult moments, including the pair's pregnancy loss in 2020, Teigen and Legend have approached all the ups and downs with a sense of vulnerability and authenticity, a trait that makes them loved by so many. Legend shared what makes their longtime relationship work in a video on X, saying, "We support each other in everything that we do and I love seeing her succeed at the things she loves to do and she loves seeing me succeed at things that I love to do. That's the way you should be with your partner."
In light of the couple renewing their vows on their 10-year anniversary in September, here's a complete timeline of their relationship.
2006: Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Meet on the Set of the "Stereo" Music Video
Teigen and Legend first connected on the set of the singer's music video for "Stereo." The video features Teigen as Legend's love interest, and the two can be seen dancing and embracing throughout. According to a 2014 interview with Teigen on "The Wendy Williams Show," the "Cravings" author and Legend had an immediate spark, which led to them spending the night together that same day. "We spent the entire day together, me in my underwear and him in a full suit," she explained (via InStyle). "I went to go say goodbye to him, to his hotel, and we didn't ever say goodbye that night."
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2008: Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Make Their Red Carpet Debut as a Couple
The couple dated for nearly two years before they made their first joint red carpet appearance at the Grammys in February 2008. Reflecting on the special event, Teigen shared a picture on Instagram in 2018, writing, "Grammys 2008. 10 years ago. This tan!!! Lmao."
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2011: Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Get Engaged
After dating for five years, Legend decided to take his relationship with Teigen to the next level and propose during a Christmastime vacation in the Maldives in December 2011. However, the entire surprise was nearly ruined by airport security. "[The ring] was in my carry-on bag going through airport security, and security wanted to look through my bag, and they wanted to look in that particular box," the musician shared in a 2013 interview on "Oprah's Next Chapter." "Chrissy was standing right next to me, and I was like, 'Oh, my God. I've hidden it so well this whole time. Now as we're just about to get to the Maldives, she's going to find out I have a ring in this box, and it's going to ruin the surprise, and I'll have to get on my knees in the airport.'"
Thankfully, security decided to not check the mysterious box, and Legend was able to propose the way he'd planned once they arrived in the Maldives.
2013: John Legend Releases "All of Me" About Chrissy Teigen
The year 2013 was a huge one for Legend and Teigen. It was the year the singer released his fourth album, "Love in the Future," and the year the couple got married. In August 2013, Legend's single "All of Me" was released, which, like the entire "Love in the Future" album, was dedicated to Teigen.
To commemorate the 10-year anniversary of his album's release, Legend revealed the inspiration behind "Love in the Future," which, to no surprise, was his love for Teigen. "As I look back on 2013, the year we got married, it was also a beautiful time creatively for me. Inspired by the love of my life, I was writing and recording my fourth studio album, 'Love in the Future,' and was declaring it 'a new year for love,'" he wrote in an Instagram post. "Of course, the most impactful song was the one I sang at our wedding reception: 'All of Me.' The first time I sang it for Chrissy, I whispered it into her ear and she cried."
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2013: Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Officially Tie the Knot
On Sept. 14, 2013, the couple made their union official in a ceremony in Lake Como, Italy, but days prior, they actually got legally married in a New York City courthouse. In an interview with E! News, Teigen revealed, "We actually got married after going to a couple Fashion Week shows at Vera Wang, ironically who actually did my dress, but we got married at the courthouse right after," she told the outlet. "We are dumb and didn't realize that our Italian wedding would not be recognized unless we had a real ceremony in New York City. So Irina Shayk was our witness — the most beautiful woman on earth!"
2016: Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Welcome Their First Child
In October 2015, Teigen announced via Instagram that she and Legend were expecting their first child together. "John and I are so happy to announce that we are pregnant :) As many of you know, we've been trying to have a baby for a while now. It hasn't been easy, but we kept trying because we can't wait to bring our first child into the world and grow our family," she wrote in the caption.
Months later, on April 14, 2016, the couple's daughter Luna was born. Teigen shared the good news in an Instagram post of the newborn's height and weight, writing, "She's here! Luna Simone Stephens, we are so in love with you! And sleepy. Very sleepy. ❤️👶🏽😍"
2018: Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Welcome Their Second Child
Teigen revealed that she and Legend were expecting their second child in November 2017 in a sweet Instagram video. The video shows Teigen pointing to her belly and Luna saying there's a baby inside it while Legend can be heard gleefully laughing in the background.
The couple's second child, Miles, was born on May 16, 2018. In an Instagram announcement, Teigen wrote, "Hello, world! This is Miles Theodore Stephens. We are drowning in his little peeps and nuzzles. Our household feels overwhelmed with love. Thank you for all your well wishes!"
2020: Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Experience a Pregnancy Loss
In September 2020, Teigen and Legend had a pregnancy loss while Teigen was pregnant with their third child. In a heartbreaking Instagram post, Teigen shared emotional pictures from her hospital, writing, "We are shocked and in the kind of deep pain you only hear about, the kind of pain we've never felt before. We were never able to stop the bleeding and give our baby the fluids he needed, despite bags and bags of blood transfusions. It just wasn't enough."
She continued, "We never decide on our babies' names until the last possible moment after they're born, just before we leave the hospital. But we, for some reason, had started to call this little guy in my belly Jack. So he will always be Jack to us. Jack worked so hard to be a part of our little family, and he will be, forever."
2023: Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Welcome Their Third Child
Two years after their pregnancy loss, Teigen announced on Instagram that she and Legend were expecting again, writing, "the last few years have been a blur of emotions to say the least, but joy has filled our home and hearts again. 1 billion shots later (in the leg lately, as u can see!) we have another on the way."
On Jan. 13 2023, Esti Maxine Stephens was born. Teigen shared a picture of her baby girl on Instagram with Luna and Miles holding her, writing, "She's here! Esti Maxine Stephens - the house is bustling, and our family could not be happier 💕 Daddy sheds nightly tears of joy seeing Luna and Miles so full of love, and I am learning you still need diapers with a c-section!? We are in bliss."
2023: Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Welcome Their Fourth Child
Teigen and Legend surprised many when, in June 2023, the two announced on Instagram that they had welcomed their fourth child, Wren Alexander Stephens, with the help of a surrogate. In a lengthy post, Teigen explained that she was unsure if she could carry another child after losing Jack in 2020.
"As we crept toward the safe zone of my own pregnancy, we were overjoyed to learn Alexandra had become pregnant with a little boy. Our little boy," she explained. "We ate hot pot to celebrate, watched 'Vanderpump Rules' with our growing bellies, our families blending into one for the past year."
Teigen also added, "We want to say thank you for this incredible gift you have given us, Alexandra. And we are so happy to tell the world he is here, with a name forever connected to you, Wren Alexander Stephens."
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2023: Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Renew Their Vows
In September 2023, on the 10th anniversary of their wedding, Teigen and Legend renewed their vows. The pair returned to their original wedding destination in Lake Como, Italy, for the special occasion. A source close to the couple told People, "It was very romantic . . . They arrived by boat . . . It was breathtaking to see them still so happy together."
Speaking to People in October 2023, Legend said their "speeches had everybody in tears." He added, "Chrissy spoke first, and the whole room was just weeping. And then I was able to speak and sing to her."
Legend revealed that he brought out their four kids to sing a rendition of his song "It Don't Have to Change." "It's a song that we sing together as a Stephens family, and that was pretty magical," he noted.