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Published 11:49 27 Oct 2021 GMT
Chrissy Teigen has revealed she's "100 days sober" on Tuesday, October 26, during her first television interview since she was accused of cyberbullying over the summer.
The model landed herself in hot water earlier this year when she was accused by multiple celebrities of bullying, which provoked intense backlash against her on social media.
She was forced to issue an apology for her past behavior after model Courtney Stodden, who uses they/them pronouns, described cruel tweets and direct messages they received from Teigen when they were still a teenager in a May story published by The Daily Beast.
Appearing on The Today Show, Teigen told co-host, Hoda Kotb, that she has since taken a step back to "grow and learn" from the experience.
"I look at my kids and what I want their values to be and how I want them to treat people, and to see that in myself that I wasn't doing that was, I think, the hardest part for me," she said.
Being on the internet at the time, she said, "didn't feel like anybody was going to read" her messages, she explained. "I didn't really think about the impact and the person on the other side."
The model said she has since reached out to the people whom she hurt in the past, adding it was a "big moment" for her.
"There's this whole cliche, 'I'm glad it happened,' but truly it made me a stronger person, a better person," she said. "I'm actually 100 days sober today. I feel very clear-headed."
"I feel like I've done the work and I just hope these people can forgive and be able to welcome the fact that hopefully they've seen me be better," she added.
Later in the show, Teigen revealed that she had not gone more than a day or two without alcohol since she started drinking in her early 20s.
"I've been struggling with it honestly, for the past couple of years when I knew it was kind of an issue," she said.
"Just even like doing interviews and things like I would think I needed a glass of wine, and then it just started to get embarrassing like at award shows and things and everyone memes it and thinks it's funny and cute that you fell asleep or something."
She found that the way she was acting in public to be "embarrassing" when she drank, especially around husband John Legend. "I just was like, I can't be the messy one," she told Hoda and Jenna.
"This is embarrassing, and I don't want to be waking up in the morning and being like, 'Oh, what did I say?' Like that's so embarrassing and then it was just not worth it."
The cookbook author then apologized again in June after facing another backlash for her resurfaced tweets that targeted Stodden and others, writing there was "no excuse" for her behavior and saying she was "a troll, full stop."
She went on: "I think you learn so much in the moments where you do lose so much, you lose it all, your world is kind of turned upside down.
"For me, it was a big moment of, 'Wow, I need to find out how I can be better, how I can grow from this, learn from this.' There's that old cliché like I'm glad it happened, but truly it made me a stronger person, a better person."
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Published 09:24 19 Jul 2022 GMT
Chrissy Teigen has reached the one-year mark on her sobriety journey.
The model and mom-of-two took to Instagram to celebrate the milestone with a sweet video of herself, her husband John Legend, and kids Luna Simone and Miles Theodore.
In the caption, she reflected on how she used to use alcohol to control her anxiety.
"Not a drop of alcohol in 365 days! I miss feeling loopy and carefree sometimes, but to be honest toward the end, it didn't give that fun feeling anymore anyhow," she wrote, adding: "I drank to end crazy anxiety that later mostly went away when I - get this - quit drinking! sigh."
The Chrissy's Court star went on to say that she feels "really good" - but that she still struggles when looking back on the state she used to be in.
"Sometimes I get really frustrated looking back on days I should remember way better than I do because of alcohol. Like when I drank cafe patron and fell asleep while an Outback Steakhouse chef taught me (my friends) how to make a bloomin onion at my house. I wish I was awake for that. Wish I remembered really any awards show lol," she wrote.
"There are pictures from huge moments in life where my eyes just look…gone. Some are from real work shoots, some just beach days with the family," Teigen added.
She wrapped up the lengthy social media post by saying that - for now at least - she was going to use therapy to deal with her demons rather than drinking.
"While I honestly STILL don't know if I'll never have a drink again, I do know I never want to be that way again. And for now, none is best. I'll let the bad dreams come up and try to sort them out in therapy, without booze," she wrote.
Unsurprisingly, thousands of Teigen's 38.6 million followers flooded the comments with messages of love and support for her.
"A great accomplishment. You’re glowing, too," writer Kirbie Johnson wrote, while Irinel de Leon, Teigen's hairstylist, commented: "It’s been a journey and one that has been hard, rewarding and incredible to watch. I love you so much."
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Published 17:13 01 Jan 2021 GMT
Chrissy Teigen has spoken candidly about her reasons for giving up alcohol, after revealing that she is now four weeks sober.
Earlier this week, the model shared a video of herself dancing while on vacation in a post captioned, "Good morning!"
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And when a fan left a comment on the post asking for "whatever drugs" she was on, Teigen took the time to respond, revealing that she is "four weeks sober".
And Chrissy has since taken to her Instagram Story to explain why she has decided to quit alcohol, sharing the book that she used to help her achieve the feat.
"One month ago, on my birthday, I got this book from my doctor and friend," she wrote. "I was done with making an *ss of myself in front of people (I'm still embarrassed,) tired of day drinking and feeling like sh*t at 6, not being able to sleep."
"I have been sober ever since," she continued. "And even if you can't see yourself doing it or just plain don't want to, it is still an incredible read."
And this isn't the first time that Chrissy has opened up about her relationship with alcohol and the way it made her feel.
Back in 2017, she spoke to Cosmopolitan about a period of time during which she was "point blank, just drinking too much".
"I got used to being in hair and makeup and having a glass of wine," she told the publication. "Then that glass of wine would carry over into me having one before the awards show. And then a bunch at the awards show. And then I felt bad for making kind of an ass of myself to people that I really respected. And that feeling, there's just nothing like that. You feel horrible."
"Nobody really brought it up to me," she revealed. "They just assumed that it was OK because I always felt OK the next morning. I knew in my heart it wasn't right."
Meanwhile, in a recent Instagram post shared with her 33.5 million followers, the 35-year-old model and presenter uploaded a selfie taken in her dressing room and gave her fans an update on her current state of mind.
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In a lengthy caption, Chrissy wrote:
"This is me and my body, just yesterday. Even though I’m no longer pregnant, every glance in the mirror reminds me of what could have been. And I have no idea why i still have this bump, honestly. It’s frustrating.
"But I’m proud of where this entire journey took my body and mind in other ways. I love being pregnant, so so much, and I’m sad I never will be again.
"But I am lucky to have two amazing little ones who are transforming into big little people more and more every single day. Anyhoo. Love u guys. Xx [sic]"
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Published 11:12 27 Sep 2021 GMT
Chrissy Teigen has revealed that she's 10 weeks sober.
The former model, 35, has been very open and candid about her sobriety journey and her decision to quit drinking for good.
Back at the start of the year, the celebrity chef - who is married to singer John Legend - explained that she decided to quit alcohol after a few too many embarrassing moments caused by excessive drinking.
A whole ten months since then, Teigen is now celebrating 70 days without the booze.
Sharing a screenshot of a tracking app that puts her "sober streak" at 70 days, Teigen wrote: "10 weeks woopwoop!!!!"
Earlier this month, she celebrated 50 days of being sober but admitted that she did stumble on "a few (wine) hiccups in the road".
Taking to Instagram on September 4, the mom-of-two shared a sweet video of herself laying on a yoga mat during a workout while her two children Luna, five, and Miles, three, interrupted.
In the caption, she shared a candid message about her sobriety and celebrated a milestone moment in her personal journey.
"Today is my 50 day sobriety streak! it should be nearly a year but I had a few (wine) hiccups in the road," she wrote in the caption.
"This is my longest streak yet! I still dunno if I’ll never drink again but I do know it no longer serves me in ANY way."
The cookbook author explained how alcohol affects her, writing: "I don’t get more fun, I don’t dance, I don’t get relaxed. I get sick, fall asleep and wake up sick, having missed what was probably a fun night.
"I had my fun with it and appreciate anyone that can enjoy it responsibly!!!!
"This is also my third day this week working out which is unheard of for me, and my bears are notttt making it easy but loving @movewithnicole on YouTube!!"
Back in January, Teigen got candid with her followers as she explained her reasons for ditching booze.
"One month ago, on my birthday, I got this book from my doctor and friend," she wrote alongside an image of Holly Whitaker's book Quit Like A Woman.
"I was done with making an *ss of myself in front of people (I'm still embarrassed,) tired of day drinking and feeling like s**t at 6, not being able to sleep."
She added: "I have been sober ever since. And even if you can't see yourself doing it or just plain don't want to, it is still an incredible read."
Teigen revealed she had stopped drinking at the end of 2020 after a difficult year for her family.
She and husband John suffered unimaginable heartbreak after losing their unborn baby son Jack in October 2020.
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Published 12:36 20 Jan 2022 GMT
Chrissy Teigen is celebrating six months of being sober.
The former model, 36, has been very open and candid about her sobriety journey and her decision to quit drinking for good.
Back at the start of last year, the celebrity chef - who is married to singer John Legend - explained that she decided to quit alcohol after a few too many embarrassing moments caused by excessive drinking.
A lot of willpower and determination later, Teigen is now celebrating six months without the booze.
Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, January 19, the Cravings author shared a candid message with her fans.
Admitting she's "happier than ever", Teigen penned: "6 months no alcohol! Honestly kind of sucks saying it because even though I don't ever crave it now, time has not exactly flown by haha.
"I prob won't be excited til a larger milestone like at leasssst 5 years, and sometimes I don't even know if I necessarily won't ever drink again?"
She went on: "I have no idea what I'm doing honestly, but I do know a few things: I now have endless energy, way less anxiety (no more benzos!) and I am *happier* and more present than ever."
"It's pretty cool. I look forward to having my full body reset after 1 year, then reevaluating to see my new hopes and wishes for the future! Let's goooo."
Back in January 2021, Teigen got candid with her followers as she explained her reasons for ditching booze.
"One month ago, on my birthday, I got this book from my doctor and friend," she wrote alongside an image of Holly Whitaker's book Quit Like A Woman.
"I was done with making an *ss of myself in front of people (I'm still embarrassed,) tired of day drinking and feeling like s**t at 6, not being able to sleep."
She added: "I have been sober ever since. And even if you can't see yourself doing it or just plain don't want to, it is still an incredible read."
Teigen revealed she had stopped drinking at the end of 2020 after a difficult year for her family.
She and her husband John suffered unimaginable heartbreak after losing their unborn baby son Jack in October 2020.
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Published 09:32 15 Jun 2021 GMT
Chrissy Teigen has broken her silence after a month-long social media hiatus.
The 35-year-old model took to her Twitter and Instagram accounts on Monday, June 14, to share a lengthy apologetic message with her 13.5 million followers.
In it, she addressed recent accusations of bullying from 26-year-old Courtney Stodden and owned up to her past behavior in an emotional post on Medium.
Teigen says that she feels "ashamed" of sending a string of abusive messages to the non-binary singer when Stodden was a teenager, writing:
"I'm truly ashamed of [my tweets]. As I look at them and understand the hurt they caused, I have to stop and wonder: How could I have done that?"
But Teigen stated that she feels she is more empathetic nowadays and has been working on herself through therapy - although apologizing to those she hurt in the past has been hard.
"I understand that [Stodden] may not want to speak to me. I don’t think I'd like to speak to me [...] But if they do, I am here and I will listen to what they have to say while apologizing through sobs."
She continued: "There is simply no excuse for my past horrible tweets. My targets didn’t deserve them. No one does.
"Many of them needed empathy, kindness, understanding, and support, not my meanness masquerading as a kind of casual, edgy humor. I was a troll, full stop. And I am so sorry."
Chrissy added: "I was insecure, immature, and in a world where I thought I needed to impress strangers to be accepted.
"If there was a pop culture pile-on, I took to Twitter to try to gain attention and show off what I at the time believed was a crude, clever, harmless quip. I thought it made me cool and relatable if I poked fun at celebrities."
Stodden, who famously married then-51-year-old Green Mile actor Doug Hutchison at the age of 16, first alleged that Teigen had cyberbullied them in an Instagram post made last year.
They stated that that they still had not received an apology from Teigen for this, and added: "[Chrissy Teigen] stalked me. She harassed me. She bullied me, and keep in mind, I was a minor.
"She would call me a w****, a s***, she would tell me she hated me. Every name in the book she called me."
When it briefly appeared as though Teigen was going to leave Twitter back in March of 2021, Stodden shared an image of one of Teigen's offensive tweets, which they captioned: "What a shame #chrissyteigen is leaving Twitter."
Teigen's tweet read: "Saying Courtney Stodden's FB [page] got shut down for being too sexy is like saying the Nazis were just meanies. As in, not quite."
In a later interview with The Daily Beast, Stodden spoke further about the alleged abuse they received at the hands of Teigen, which led to them feeling suicidal, stating:
"[Teigen] wouldn’t just publicly tweet about wanting me to take ‘a dirt nap’ but would privately DM me and tell me to kill myself. things like: 'I can’t wait for you to die'.
"And not only her, but Joy Behar had a field day with calling me a 's***.' Courtney Love told me I was a 'w****'."
Yet even after Teigen publically apologized to Stodden for her behavior, Stodden appeared to be skeptical of her sincerity.
Uploading a screenshot to Instagram showing that Teigen had still blocked them on Twitter, Stodden wrote: "I accept her apology and forgive her.
"But the truth remains the same, I have never heard from her or her camp in private. In fact, she blocked me on Twitter."
Stodden added: "All of me wants to believe this is a sincere apology, but it feels like a public attempt to save her partnerships with Target and other brands who are realizing her 'wokeness' is a broken record."
