Chrissy Teigen recently offered a candid and playful take on what keeps her marriage to John Legend thriving after 12 years together. Speaking at the Star Search red carpet event, the model, author, and TV personality revealed that preserving a bit of mystery and keeping things “sexy” is a key part of their relationship.
Teigen joked that part of her strategy is not showing Legend some of the more unglamorous sides of daily life. “For all he knows, I have never farted or pooped,” she quipped, underscoring her belief that a bit of charm and allure goes a long way in a long‑term partnership.
The couple’s relationship has deep roots. They became engaged in the Maldives and wed in Italy in 2013, later renewing their vows in 2023 to mark their tenth anniversary. Together, they are parents to four children and have weathered both joyful moments and challenges along the way.
Beyond humor, Teigen and Legend have highlighted how open communication and growing together through life’s ups and downs have strengthened their bond over more than a decade of marriage.
At the same event, Teigen’s Star Search costar Sarah Michelle Gellar offered her own long‑term marriage advice. Gellar and husband Freddie Prinze Jr. — married for more than two decades — say having separate bathrooms has helped maintain harmony in their relationship, a lighthearted but practical tip for couples navigating life together.
This blend of humor, practical insight, and personal reflection highlights how different personalities find what works for them in keeping love alive over time.