Chrissy Teigen finds herself at the center of an Internet storm once again, but did people jump to conclusions too quickly? Here's the real story behind the controversial bathwater video.
- Jun 19, 2024
AceShowbiz - Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have never shied away from living their lives in the public eye. Yet even they might not have anticipated the uproar over a recent Instagram video that showed Teigen soaking in a tub filled with muddy water. Posted by Legend himself, the clip sparked a frenzy of comments and criticisms online.
"What is happening here?" Legend can be heard asking as he films his wife in what viewers immediately labeled as "dirty" bathwater. Teigen, unfazed, replies, "Getting all my body makeup off," while scrubbing her body with exfoliator from Legend's skincare brand, Loved01. Despite her clear explanation, the comment section filled up with harsh critiques and expressions of disgust.
Many online commenters questioned Teigen's hygiene and the decision to share such intimate footage. "Damn she needs to let that dirty water drain before posting on social media," one critic wrote.
Another added, "That's what the shower is for…why the bath… soaking in your own nasty filth?" Teigen responded with her trademark sass, defending herself by saying, "The water is dirty because I'm getting my body makeup off, like I said in the video my sweet angels!"
The backlash didn't end there. Some fans felt the video was inappropriate, and others wondered why Legend would share such personal content in the first place. "We're learning too much about people," reads one representative comment. "As a husband, why you posting your wife like that?" questioned another.
However, the couple also garnered significant support. Many fans pointed out that haters were quick to judge without paying attention to the full context. "She literally says that she's getting her body makeup off. That's makeup. Not dirt," one supporter commented. Another chimed in, "Once again this proves society and people comment without full context. Context is key."
Interestingly, the attention also shone a spotlight on Legend's skincare line, Loved01, which is designed for melanin-rich skin. Ironically, the controversy might have inadvertently boosted awareness of the brand's dermatologist-approved products aimed at nourishing and balancing the skin.
In an era where social media acts as both a platform for personal expression and public scrutiny, Teigen and Legend's experience serves as a reminder of how quickly narratives can be spun and misinterpreted. While the couple continues to live their lives unapologetically, there's no doubt that their latest viral moment has added another layer to their ever-evolving public personas.
