Hey, everyone! Welcome. Recently, Chrissy Teigen issued an apology for past behavior, seemingly aiming to salvage her reputation. In case you’re not familiar, Chrissy initially gained prominence as a model but became widely recognized as the spouse of the talented EGOT winner, John Legend. Leveraging her connection to John, Chrissy has enjoyed numerous opportunities, from hosting gigs like the popular show Lip Sync Battle to launching her own lines of clothing and cookware at Target.
However, Chrissy’s presence on Twitter has also sparked controversy. She’s been known to engage in trolling behavior, posting provocative and sometimes troubling content. In an effort to address mounting criticism, she even went as far as deleting tens of thousands of tweets, as some were resurfacing, fueling speculation, and drawing parallels to Jeffrey Epstein. Moreover, Chrissy has wielded her Twitter platform to target and bully individuals, including Lindsay Lohan, Mariah Carey, and even the young actress Quvenzhané Wallis.
One particularly egregious incident involved her harassment of a 16-year-old model, Courtney Stodden, who had married a much older man named Doug Hutchinson. Though the blame arguably lay elsewhere, Chrissy directed her ire at Courtney, both publicly on Twitter and through private messages. Courtney recounted receiving hateful DMs from Chrissy, even going as far as telling her to “fall off the face of the earth,” an appalling and unwarranted attack, especially considering Courtney’s young age at the time. This behavior offers a troubling glimpse into Chrissy’s character.
When Courtney raised concerns about Chrissy’s past tweets, it sparked a backlash against Chrissy online. It wasn’t surprising to me because Chrissy has a history of making controversial statements without facing repercussions, not even from her husband, John Legend. Finally, reality caught up with her. Despite attempting to apologize, her initial effort fell flat. Courtney reiterated her disappointment on Instagram, stating that while she accepted Chrissy’s apology, she hadn’t received any private communication from her or her team. Moreover, Chrissy had blocked Courtney on Twitter, raising doubts about the sincerity of her public apology, which seemed more like damage control to protect her partnerships with companies like Target. Chrissy’s risk of losing endorsements prompted her to issue a lengthier apology on her blog. In it, she expressed shame for her past tweets, attributing them to a desire for entertainment and shock value as an insecure attention-seeker. Now, as a wife and mother, she claims to be undergoing therapy and striving to change her behavior, although Courtney’s skepticism suggests otherwise.
Honestly, it seems like Chrissy’s apology was more about salvaging her career than genuine remorse. While she might have engaged in some self-reflection, it’s hard to ignore that she only apologized after facing significant backlash. This situation also raises questions about her husband, John Legend. He was by her side throughout her controversial tweets, and while Chrissy is responsible for her actions, one would expect John, as her spouse, to offer guidance. John is typically portrayed as level-headed and avoids drama, focusing on his work and social causes. Yet, it’s striking how different he appears from Chrissy, who often courts controversy without restraint. While they say opposites attract, their stark differences raise eyebrows. Perhaps John is more similar to Chrissy behind closed doors, but he manages his public image more carefully. Nonetheless, his apparent tolerance of Chrissy’s behavior casts doubt on his own character.
But let me tell you something: once Chrissy’s actions start impacting John’s businesses and his brands, that’s when he’ll begin to distance himself from her. Currently, John remains untouched by any repercussions. He stands by Chrissy because her actions haven’t affected him directly. However, Chrissy can’t afford to engage in any more controversies. If John gets dragged into her mess, he might reconsider his support. That’s my take. But personally, I believe John is drawn to Chrissy’s chaotic nature because he’s messy himself. I can assure you, he’s quite messy too.
Now, Chrissy faced criticism again, this time from celebrity fashion designer Michael Costello, sparking significant attention. However, Chrissy wasn’t entirely at fault this time. Michael deserved the backlash he received. In case you’re unaware, he took to Instagram accusing Chrissy of falsely labeling him as racist, and he also blamed Chrissy and another stylist named Monica Rose for his Hollywood blacklisting. He claimed the situation pushed him to suicidal thoughts and even shared DMs from Chrissy, where she expressed harsh sentiments towards him.
I disagree with Chrissy’s remarks, finding them mean-spirited and hateful. However, I hesitate to vilify her entirely, given her defense of another woman, particularly a black woman. Michael’s account lacks full transparency regarding the incident. Chrissy confronted him because he used a racial slur against Maxie J, a black fashion designer known for her brand Alaya Sk. Michael failed to credit her for a custom design he showcased on his platform, later reselling it without acknowledgment. When Maxie called out this theft, she faced accusations of dishonesty, compounded by Michael’s use of racial slurs against her and her supporters.
Michael now claims the slur was digitally altered, but evidence suggests otherwise. The situation escalated further in 2015 when Michael verbally attacked Maxie at a fabric store, using derogatory language and even damaging her phone. Maxie shared her ordeal in an interview with The Jasmine Brand, providing detailed insights into the incident.
“About a year later, I find myself in a fabric store, and there he is. I start to take a seat when the store owner approaches me, ‘Maxie, your fabric rolls will take another 30 minutes.’ It seemed like he only recognized me by name. As I settle down, he strides over and confronts me, accusing, ‘You’re that black b**** who tried to ruin my business.’ Shocked, I retort, ‘Sabotage you? You’re the one who took my dress!’ Before I can process his words, he snatches my phone and hurls it to the ground, shattering it. I was livid. What followed was a physical altercation, reminiscent of a bygone era. The police intervened, and thanks to witnesses, including the store owner, the truth emerged. He had verbally abused me, broken my phone, hurled racial slurs, all captured on video.”
Following an altercation with Maxie, Michael resorted to damaging her reputation and spreading false accusations. He shared a photo of his bruised face, blaming Maxie for his injuries, although she had not caused them. His attempt to vilify Maxie wasn’t isolated; other victims like the singer Leona Lewis also spoke out against him. She took to her Instagram story to expose Michael Costello’s misconduct.
I usually avoid discussing such matters, but I feel compelled to speak up because I’ve experienced years of insecurity stemming from this issue. I unequivocally condemn all forms of bullying, and I empathize with Michael Costello’s ordeal. Let me share my own encounter. Back in 2014, I was invited to participate in a charity fashion show, and Michael Costello was designated as my designer. Excited and honored, I traveled to New York with great anticipation, as I admired his designs immensely. However, during my fitting, I felt incredibly uncomfortable and out of place. The dress provided was a sample size, and it was evident that neither Michael nor his team were willing to adjust it to fit me. This was bewildering, considering assurances had been given previously that accommodations would be made. The evening before the show, at the next fitting, Michael failed to show up without any explanation. He abruptly withdrew from dressing me, abandoning his commitments to both me and the event, making it clear that my body type did not meet his standards. I was left feeling deeply embarrassed and hurt, excluded from walking the runway simply because I didn’t conform to the model size. Instead, I had to sit among the audience, fielding questions from the press about my absence from the show. I recall having to fabricate excuses, consumed by humiliation. It seemed as though I was being portrayed as the one at fault for backing out and causing trouble. The repercussions of his actions were profound, affecting me personally and professionally. What’s most disheartening is that this incident occurred in the context of a charitable event, contradicting the very spirit of what we were striving to achieve.
Leona shared her encounter with Michael Costello, which, although not as severe as Maxie’s, still left a significant impact. She expressed how it affected her both personally and professionally. While attempting to console Chrissy, Michael also attempted to undermine her, but he should have refrained from commenting given his own history of victimizing women, particularly women of color. In my view, Michael is no different from Chrissy; they both exhibit bullying behavior and require serious assistance.
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