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John Legend & Chrissy Teigen: How They Make an Interracial Marriage Work
They're funny, they're real, and they've been open about navigating race in their relationship. Lessons from one of Hollywood's favorite couples.
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John Legend and Chrissy Teigen: the couple that broke the mould
John Legend (Black) and Chrissy Teigen (Thai-Norwegian) have been together since 2007, married since 2013, and have built one of the most visible, authentic interracial families in public life. Their openness about race, parenthood, loss, and love has set a new standard for celebrity interracial couples.
What makes their relationship significant
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