As wildfires rage across Los Angeles, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's family experience a harrowing yet heartwarming evacuation that highlights the crisis impacting numerous celebrities and residents alike.
- January 9, 2025
AceShowbiz - Chrissy Teigen and her husband, John Legend, alongside their four children and multiple pets, have evacuated their Beverly Hills home due to the devastating wildfires sweeping Los Angeles County. The 39-year-old model shared an emotional update on her Instagram Story on Wednesday, January 8, describing the situation as "very surreal" and expressing her fear.
The evacuation process was hasty for the family, who had to pack essentials hurriedly. Teigen took to Instagram to express her anxiety amidst the chaos. "I'm very scared now. Packing," she wrote, capturing a selfie in her closet with a suitcase by her side. The social media posts came just four hours after she assured her followers that they were "OK as of right now."
Teigen's husband, the 12-time Grammy winner, John Legend, added a touch of levity to the situation. Teigen humorously shared a picture of Legend, busy with a Lego project despite the urgency of their circumstances, quipping that she had "f***ing told" him not to start it.
The family of six, including their four children - Luna, 8, Miles, 6, Esti, 1, and Wren, also 1 -successfully relocated to a hotel by Wednesday night. The couple also made sure to bring along their four dogs and bearded dragon, Sebastian. Teigen reassured her followers via Instagram, insisting, "Don't worry...We would never forget Sebastian. How dare you guys."
Despite their own displacement, Teigen expressed a deep concern for the broader community affected by the fires. "Looking for any and all ways to help our community right now," she wrote, urging her followers to send aid to those in need and praising the relentless efforts of firefighters and first responders.
Teigen's heartfelt broadcasting of her family's ordeal highlights the widespread impact of the wildfires, affecting both high-profile individuals and thousands of other LA residents. As they await more news about the fires, Teigen and Legend continue to navigate this crisis with resilience and a touch of humor, bringing attention to a tragedy affecting so many.
