John Legend discusses highs and lows of Chrissy Teigen marriage as they mark 12th anniversary

John Legend, 46, spoke about the highs and lows of his marriage to Chrissy Teigen during the Black Music Action Coalition Gala, just weeks after they marked their 12th wedding anniversary. The All of Me singer told People that he and Teigen have grown up together and weathered both joyful moments and difficult times. He said that becoming parents has reshaped their priorities and that, despite the joy they have shared, they have also faced tragedy and challenges that have tested their relationship. Legend emphasized that the shared experiences have cemented the bond he has with Teigen, noting that facing life’s ups and downs together has been a central part of their story.

The couple are parents to four children: Luna Simone, nine; Miles Theodore, seven; Esti Maxine, two; and Wren Alexander, two. Teigen's life threatening placenta abruption in September 2020, which resulted in the loss of their son Jack, remains a defining moment in their family’s history. In public remarks tied to their anniversary, Legend highlighted the way parenting has forced maturity and shifted priorities, while acknowledging that heartbreak has accompanied their journey. The family has since built a home filled with love and resilience, even as they navigate the sorrow of loss and the joys of their growing brood.

The narrative of their relationship extends beyond family life. Last year Teigen published a heartfelt message on Instagram celebrating 18 years together and 11 years of marriage, praising Legend as her partner and best friend. The couple has also weathered public scrutiny and personal trauma while maintaining a public persona of warmth and humor. In remarks to People, Legend framed their relationship as a long arc of growth, with parenting creating a shared purpose and the need to support one another through adversity. He described the endurance of their bond as evidence that they can face whatever life throws at them together.

They wed on September 14, 2013, in a ceremony at Villa Pizzo on Lake Como, one of Northern Italy's most exclusive wedding settings. The ceremony included Stevie Wonder performing and Legend singing while Teigen wore three custom Vera Wang gowns. The couple has often cited the beauty of Lake Como as a meaningful backdrop for love. In 2023, the pair returned to Lake Como to renew their vows, describing the moment as a reminder of their commitment and the life they have built over more than a decade together.

Teigen has recalled meeting Legend in 2006 while working on a music video; their relationship blossomed from a brief, intense period to a lifelong partnership. In interviews, Legend has discussed how his All of Me, released in 2013, was written for Teigen and became a global anthem for couples. He told Spotify in 2020 that the song captured his feelings as they prepared to commit to a lifetime together, adding that he was grateful that so many listeners connected with the song's message of love and partnership.

All of Me has defined Legend as a romantic figure in pop culture, with the song resonating with listeners around the world as the couple continued to grow their family. Last year Teigen posted on Instagram praising Legend as her favorite person on this whole planet, as they celebrated 18 years together and 11 years of marriage.