Could it be trouble in paradise for our favorite over-sharing couple, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen? In Touch is reporting that the 31-year-old model and foodie and her 38-year-old crooner hubby “are having real marriage problems” and have allegedly been in counseling for “the last six months.” An insider told the magazine that “They are fighting nonstop,” but adds, “They’re trying very hard to make their marriage work.”
Is this really true? I’m sure, at times, Chrissy can be a bit of a handful, what with her drinking and her constant posting on social media, but these two seemed meant to be. Earlier this month, Chrissy shared her take on Twitter on an earlier, almost break-up with John, writing “It wasn’t a a typical breakup. He was on tour and his voice hurt and he was being a whiny face about everything and so yeah, I was like ‘no’.” If these two were really having problems, don’t you think Chrissy would have said something on social media about it by now?
I mean consider the source here. This is the same Chrissy who shared a screenshot of a rather intimate discussion with her doctor, hoping to diagnose a rash-like spot on her derrière. On Sunday, she tweeted, “my doctor was kind enough to give me his number and I’m gonna make him regret this.” And, in the screen-capped discussion, Chrissy asked, “Can I send you a picture of my buttcheek. I think I got some sort of bites or rash from snorkeling in Italy.” She added, “I am in London or I would come in.” And then, there are the ol’ three dots, a/k/a the “I’m typing a response” icon. I wonder what the good doc said.
my doctor was kind enough to give me his number and I'm gonna make him regret this pic.twitter.com/tdSzkYOH1K
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) September 10, 2017
Chrissy is in jolly old England with daughter Luna as John continues his Darkness and Light tour with a 24-city jaunt through Europe, performing at London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday. The family was spotted out and about in London the day of the show and they sure didn’t look like a family in turmoil. Chrissy posted a pic to Instagram with the caption, “Serious outing to The Ivy London for shepherd’s pie!” because of course, she’s eating. She is my spirit animal in that regard for sure. (And LOVE the boots.)
And, just in case you thought Chrissy took a break from social media while traveling, think again. Also on Sunday, she took great delight in live tweeting while watching a British dating show called Naked Attraction, where people choose their dates by checking out their nether regions. (Side note: eww.) She started her real-time review by tweeting, “Uh there is something called Naked Attraction on here in london and WHAT TF IS THIS it’s dating based on genitals. Like I’m seeing pp’s.”
Uh there is something called Naked Attraction on here in london and WHAT TF IS THIS it's dating based on genitals. Like I'm seeing pp's
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) September 10, 2017
She later tweeted these gems…
Oh my god they are just looking at genitalia. It's zooming in on penis and balls
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) September 10, 2017
I would die if I were the first person eliminated based strictly on genitals
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) September 10, 2017
If “looking at pp’s” is Chrissy’s way of coping with her marriage potentially falling apart, she’s sure handling it well. I find it hard to believe that these two, who are as inseparable as they can be, are in the throes of marital dissolution. And, if they are having problems, I sure hope they do what they can to work it out.
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I believe they are in counselling, but so should everyone. I don’t believe they are on the verge of breaking up though.
I believe it too. And I also don’t think going to counseling means that a marriage is on the rocks, either. I think a lot of people said that Kristen Bell and Dax Shepherd must be a mess because they’ve been doing counseling for a while now… but ultimately, I think it shows how committed people are to making things work, and being respectful of eachother’s feelings.
I think going to counseling early on if there’s a problem is probably the best thing you can do. It lets everyone work through their feelings, clear the air, and have a third party (who’s trained) help you come through the other side appropriately.
Totally agree. Counseling is a good thing. Seen my long winded rant below. You people are my people.
Its a hilarious disconnect, because with physical health someone who goes to see the doctor, does physical therapy, gets massages – those people are seen as SUPER healthy.
But a person who is on top of their mental health in the same way is seen as neurotic or ‘crazy’.
A friend and I were discussing this yesterday actually. How its really common for people to be like – oh yes go to therapy, everyone should when they are not well – but when it comes down to it they don’t want to go themselves. Because its still for people who can’t take care of their shit in their minds. It’s leftover stigma.
Yeah I agree, if people are having mental health issues, we urge them to seek help, and are working to remove the stigma of therapy and counselling, so how is seeking help when you’re having martial issues not a good thing?
Counselling isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it’s people seeing a problem and addressing it, honestly it shows they both give a shit about their marriage.
exactly! It’s weirdly seen as a sign of weakness, instead of a sign that the couple is clearly communicating and identifying roadblocks and working as a team to resolve them.
Counseling kicks ass – my counselors are amazing. Just wanted to chime in – good mental healthcare rocks!! There are great providers out there with integrity, knowledge and compassion. Mental healthcare, ftw!! Do it, get it!!
I know a few couples in my life who I think could do with speaking to someone both on their own and as a couple.
So true. I wish we had done it before we lost each other my family would have been spared so much pain. But now we are doing it, and it is the best thing ever. It helps to improve communication and understanding. My husband and I go to couples counseling and family counseling with the children. They are doing better too.
But it has to be a priority above anything else. My husband turned down a project which would have meant travel and schlepping ourselves to LA and uprooting the kids who are happy here etc. A year for family only.
So to any lurkers still in love but struggling gets thee butts to counseling and see if you can salvage the good stuff. It is worth it if it works.
This sounds is believable because she’s a handful, drinks and overshares on social media? Can’t those things be true and we at least assume maybe they don’t work as a couple? Maybe he could be contributing to the issues? I don’t know but good grief, the rush to judgment is bugging me. Let the schadenfreude begin, smh.
I just hear him writing “what would I do without your smart mouth” and think, there’s a lid for every pot – he thinks she’s awesome.
Exactly. She probably drives him crazy sometimes but they complement each other.
Maybe her smart mouth (I love that line too), oversharing on social media and overall drama have started to wear thin. I walked away from a relationship for this reason. I got tired of being the only adult there. It would be sad because they have a young child and it’s not like she didn’t make this aspect of her personality clear from the beginning. If this is true, I hope the counselling can sort things out.
I hope there’s nothing to this rumor, as while I venture to guess saying she can be a lot is probably underselling it, and I don’t follow them THAT closely, the stuff I do see is usually if not always relatable, at least charmingly real and at-least-what-feels-like a deeply honest reveal, from both of them. Is she an over-sharer? Clearly, but they do seem very much in love and, yeah, maybe I fell for it, but I’m rooting for them. Also, how do you not love an a cappella nerd ending up with a supermodel?
There is nothing wrong with counseling it gets a bad rap because most people who go wait until it’s too late and they have mentally checked out of the union already
That being said I tend to side eye people who share way too much on social media and are always trying to convince the world how happy they are. It reeks of overcompensating to me
Some fight like cats and dogs and then are totally fine a few hours later. I know couples like that.
She probably sent that text to her doctor just so she could tweet about it.
LOL! I wouldn’t put it past her. She’s thirsty as h*ll!!!
This woman is tiring as hell.
I say the exact same thing.
Chrissy seems unintelligent and crass. She is very attractive, but couldn’t John pick a more refined lady? Her posts are immature & childish. John will tire of Chrissy’s antics.
You never really know what goes on in another couple’s relationship, even when one (or both) parties overshare. Actually, I’m inclined to believe oversharers are more likely to be having problems and compensating. That’s just my experience though.
Good point @Goats over sharing can definitely be a way for the insecure to compensate for their real or imagined problems.Like,almost everyone on Facebook shows how great their lives are-like a Hollywood movie or constant vacation,when we all know reality is sometimes just that…reality.I like Chrissy and John but she can get tiring but I’m here reading on them so whatever
I agree with you, Goats. The more this woman I know shares how wonderful everything is, the more I side eye her. We did a joint family vacation a few years ago- I saw how her family interacts and it’s not exactly instagram approved.
I won’t give details, too lazy to type, so just trust me, what she posts and how it is are 2 completely different lives.
Reminds me of that Black Mirror episode with Bryce Dallas Howard “Nosedive”. Set in a world where people can rate each other from one to five stars for every interaction they have, and where one’s rating will impact one’s entire life. Projecting this amazing image is the only thing that matters.
Lindy79 omg I loved that episode, she was amazing.
No, dammit! Don’t be lazy, I want to know!
… you just told us about your dirty dirty gossip secrets and won’t share?
nooooooooooooooo
I know a few people like that, who try to make their lives seem so perfect, and then you see the truth. Social media has made it so much worse.
I totally agree. Plus she is super insecure (remember the post where she said she cries that her body isn’t good enough?) it’s really hard to be with someone that’s insecure because they usually end up being a jealous person, etc.
Honestly, from all that I’ve seen, Chrissy seems like a tough person to be with. Insecure, always wanting to be the center of attention, etc.
Quite true. A very close friend is joined-at-the-hip with her husband and they are the LAST people I’d ever expect to have relationship issues. Lo and behold, when I was talking about some stuff in my own marriage she piped up about problems they’d had and how they’d almost broken up several times over certain issues. I was floored. They’re very kissy kissy in public and though they don’t post about each other on social media, in real life they are very much the “I love you babe” type. So, yeah, you really have no idea what’s going on, even with people you’re close to.
You really never know what is happening in someone’s relationship. Things are good until they aren’t. The anger and resentment could be boiling underneath the surface, only shown behind closed doors when no one else is around, or happen fairly suddenly when both parties realize that they have nothing in common. Teigen is very extra and is thirsty for approval and attention. I can’t imagine what it must be like to live with her day in and day out, especially for a man with an above average intelligence. I see these two divorcing. Maybe not now, but someday. I’d be shocked if they end up spending the rest of their lives together.
I find it believable because she’s so insecure. That insecurity is coming from somewhere.
I don’t know how he’s lasted this long, honestly.
Maybe they are in counseling but it doesn’t have to be a bad thing.
I don’t buy it and counseling isn’t horrible. It’s actually good for marriages. If more people did periodic counseling they wouldn’t be quick to divorce
I could squeeze lil’ Luna’s cheeks ALL DAY!
I loved her live tweeting the horribleness of that Channel 4 show, she also switched over to tennis when room service in her hotel arrived.
We were in Ireland a couple weeks ago and holy sh!t, we caught the end of that show! Hubs thought it was hilarious, but I’m still a bit traumatized by it! 😳 Close ups!??!!!
They also had one called SexBox…which well it did exactly what it said on the tin
@Lindy79 – the only small thing I’d say in favour of the deeply cringe-making ‘Naked Attraction’ is that it shows an incredibly broad and educational range of what both perfectly normal male and female genitalia can and do look like.
If it helps to give positive perspective to someone watching who might think their own is unsightly or weird or too small or too large or too long or too loose, then that’s a good thing.
But yeah, the idea itself of judging someone’s attraction on the basis of their genitals is seriously effed up.
Yes, @ Lindy79, but I think that if I had to hold up my big belly to make sure prospective suitors could properly see my stuff, I would end up spending a lot of time alone! Maybe not ….
Maybe he is finally realizing how annoying she is?
I need to know more about this Naked Attraction show. They truly show genitalia on television in Britain?! My American-mind is blown.
Yep.
There’s a contestant.
In front of him/her are clear human fishtanks- each containing a naked person. They start from the bottom and gradually reveal the naked body in all its glory.
Contestant eliminates candidates as it goes on.
I caught some of it one night and was fascinated/horrified/crying with laughter. My husband wouldn’t believe me when I told him what I was waching. He was stunned into silence when he saw I wasnt kidding.
Let me preface this with I love Celebitchy and find their views progressive and a delightful escape into fun gossip. I also understand it is a gossip site so it’s understood why they would cover this story. Here I am commenting on it. And now I am pulling up my trusty soapbox.
1) Marriage and Parenthood are extremely difficult. Good for them for getting counseling if they are struggling in any way, or just like checkins to see how they are doing. No one bats an eye at seeking medical care if you are physically ill. We should never consider mental health treatment a negative thing.
2) just because she is an oversharer does not give anyone the right to each detail of her life. She owes us nothing. She has the right to publicly comment on certain areas and not on others. Think of a rapist who says she had a short shirt and was drunk so they were asking for it. She seems to understand sharing creates extra attention and I don’t see any complaint on coverage of her and her family, but I disliked the insinuation that she should be sharing if they are going through a patch.
3) yes, she is not perfect, but neither is he. She is disrupting both her and her daughters life to follow his tour. I felt this article was a bit one sided where Christie could be causing issues but let her husband off pretty easy. He himself has commented on this when they both went out shortly after giving birth.
Once again, I love this site and am probably feeling cranky this morning for my own damaged reasons to which I am projecting onto our sweet poster, for which I am sorry. I just felt the need to wave my female and public health flags this morning. Thank you for letting me share and best wishes to everyone.
I think everything you said here is fair – and I say this as someone who used to be unable to stand Chrissy. She’s grown on me in the last year or so – I actually find her really amusing now.
But I agree. I don’t doubt that any issues in their marriage is coming from both sides of the street – but on top of that, we don’t even know the state of their marriage. Counseling shouldn’t be a red flag anymore – it never should have been, but it seems like people are becoming more willing to seek help for anything they need to work out than they used to. And that’s a wonderful thing.
+1,000 to both the original comment and this reply.
Counseling isn’t failure. It’s not a red flag. It’s not shameful. Or embarrassing, or indicative of anything other than … counseling.
No marriage, and I do mean NO marriage (mine, yours, whoever), is perfect, and no partner is without flaws, annoyances and issues. This is because marriage is between two human beings, and all human beings are imperfect.
Agree with all of you above.
If we removed the thought that it meant the end of a marriage instead of working on the health of the marriage more couples would go without feeling like failures before it gets bad.
PREACH!!! All of this is really none of our business, also!!!
PREACH!!! All of this is really none of our business, also!!!
And another thing! In Touch is the most absurd magazine out there!
Does she travel everywhere with a personal photographer? Maybe that’s the problem. That cannot be good for a marriage. Especially if that person hangs out with them in their hotel room. Just saying.
The transition to parenthood can be rough on the best of relationships. Wouldn’t be too surprising.
I appreciate that she is about as EXTRA as humanly possible but I can’t help it, I love her and I love them. I hate that these stories are so rarely completely made up, but i hope in this case that is true.
I’m in marriage counseling too so I have no room to talk. Your marriage changes so much after having kids, I have 10 month old twins, maybe they are still adjusting to that.
Babies throw everything off. The first 3 years of my marriage, my parents’ marriage, my grandparents’ marriage etc, so on, so forth, were pretty tough. Going to therapy means they give a s***, so good luck guys!
I’ve always disliked her thirsty persona and think she is a hot mess and bigger mess waiting to happen. Sorry for John and the kid though…
I have a hard time believing that she wouldn’t have posted something on their marriage troubles, if in fact they did have marriage troubles. They never look particularly unhappy when they are in public. I dunno. I hope it works out if there is a major problem. They both seem cool and their kid is adorable.
I wish I’d done marital counseling after my first child was born. Would have saved us a lot of grief!
Therapy is the best. I prefer it as an individual rather than as a couple but that’s my preference. This doesn’t mean that I don’t find this couple to be exhausting, annoying, and try hard. Too much social media can cause depression anxiety and worsen neurotic tendencies. And she LIVES on the internet.
It seems like she would be sharing it on social media if they were having problems. No?
Unless she is someone who wanted to show everyone how perfect her life is, no matter if it is or not. Then she would edit that stuff out. But I don’t do instagram or twitter. But I LIVE on http://www.celebitchy.com. 🙂
She’s deliberate about what she overshares. I don’t think there is any way to confirm or deny this rumor based on her social media life. They are both performers so they know how to put on a show. At least the stuff GAF enough to act happy together in public.
Your first sentence exactly.
Of course. Most people are deliberate in what they share. Even people who overshare usually only share things that don’t show the entire picture. I can see Teigen wanting to share things that are positive along with a few embarrassing/funny situations that will give her media attention or make her appear more relatable to her fans. She’s not going to post about their arguments or if they are on the verge of separation. So many couples that the public thinks will make it end up divorcing or it’s discovered that someone is cheating. No break up should be a surprise at this point, especially in the entertainment industry.
Agree with everyone saying counseling is a good thing.
They recently had a baby, she’s dealing with some other issues, and he’s touring. That’s a stressful life. The best and most mature thing people can do is ask for help when they need it, and work through problems.
i’m no couples expert, but don’t relationships go through ups and downs? fighting nonstop doesn’t equate to a divorce. just means they’re in a down phaE
you guys have to remember john originally wanted to be done with chrissy….she’s always been a handful and leaking stuff…. but as he got more hollywood and she was one of the original people it wasa good look i guess.
He really wishes she was like a most entertainer star wives, quiet and unassuming.
Just the fact alone that she admits to having a drinking problem means she and her husband should be in counseling.
I would say John put his foot down this time and said no tweeting about our bloody counselling ok.
Not at all surprised. He’s a saint for putting up with her ego and drama for this long…
“I’m sure, at times, Chrissy can be a bit of a handful, what with her drinking and her constant posting on social media…”
This is gross. I do not expect to see this kind of comment here. I bet John can be “a bit of a handful as well” sometimes. But no, let’s put it all on the woman.
Chrissy posted on Instagram about the supposed split, basically telling “In Touch” to shove it.
OK some of these comments are truly horrible.
“Sorry for John and the kid”
“He’s a saint for putting up with her”
Also adding “just saying” to the end of a comment does not actually mean it’s not being nasty.
Maybe they’re in counselling because she saw how much it helped after having Post Partum Depression. Maybe a thirsty magazine is making up lies – shock horror!
Fair enough not everyone is going to be liked by everyone but lately it seems like people are just being dragged in all of the comments. Time for me to take a break I think.