11 Facts About Chrissy Teigen That You Like to Know

Chrissy Teigen's full name is Christine Diane Teigen.

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She was born on 30th November 1985 in Delta, Utah, United States.

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Chrissy's father, Ron, is an American of Norwegian descent, while her mother, Vilailuck, is from Thailand.

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Teigen was a briefcase model on the game show Deal or No Deal during the pilot and first season.

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Teigen made her professional modeling debut in 2010 in the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and was named "Rookie of the Year".

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She has a cooking website, Cravings by Chrissy Teigen, which features recipes as well as restaurant and entertaining tips.

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Teigen is a vocal critic of former U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Teigen and Legend have two children, a daughter, and a boy.

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On August 3, 2022, she announced on Instagram that she is expecting another child.

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