Chrissy Teigen is one of the most successful models to come out of North America, she’s married to superstar singer John Legend, and she’s recently become a household name due to her realness and likability on social media. But as much as Chrissy Teigen may seem absolutely perfect… she wants you to know she’s still human.
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Much like the model who posted a heartfelt message to women after the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and the plus-sized model who had the greatest reply to haters, Chrissy Teigen is very aware of the pressure our culture puts on women and girls to look perfect. She knows that every time she’s appeared on a magazine cover, she is being professionally photoshopped to appear “flawless.” But– at the end of the day– she knows that that isn’t reality.
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Reality looks more like the photo below, of stretch marks running up and down her inner thigh. And what does Chrissy Teigen have to say in the face of that reality? “Whatevs.”
Whatevs pic.twitter.com/D67Qtt12gv
– christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) January 19, 2017
Since being posted to the celeb’s Twitter, the above photo has quickly gone viral. Women everyone are thanking Chrissy for proudly showing off something the world has labeled as shameful and ugly… for being real.
@chrissyteigen You are now forever my hero. I love you for being real. Thank you. – Susan B (@sborchardt) January 19, 2017
@chrissyteigen you are an amazing women I have so much respect for you and your realness!!!!
– Jo (@loner_jo) January 19, 2017
Other women added that stretch marks are rarely seen. In photos they’re edited away and in real life they’re hidden. One woman even added that she didn’t know what was happened to her when she first noticed her stretch marks as a young girl.
@chrissyteigen when I got my 1st stretch mark as a preteen I thought I had a disease. Now 23 y.o., I appreciate your body positivity so much – Annie Devine (@Annie_Devine) January 19, 2017
@chrissyteigen THANK YOU. Normalizing things like stretch marks and cellulite in the public eye is so so important. Thank you.
– ashley (@punkscuIIy) January 19, 2017
@chrissyteigen thank u so much for this omg i grew up hating my body bc of my stretch marks nd had no representation of women w visible stretch marks 🙁
– Olive Scott Whilde (@olivescottwhild) January 19, 2017
Chrissy followed up to her initial tweet, saying she didn’t post it for the praise. She jokingly refers to the empty glass of wine in the background of the photo as the reason behind her tweet!
I do not post stretchies for the praise. I post it because the wine also I like the pattern and they’re so soft
– christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) January 19, 2017
Fans were quick to reply, saying that whether they have “the wine” to thank or not, they’re glad to see such a down-to-earth celebrity and to see “stretchies” in the spotlight.
@chrissyteigen Either way, you’re pretty rad for sharing. It’ll make a lot of people feel less alone, which is an awesome human thing to do.
#BodyImage– DOLLS✨ (@dollsxx) January 19, 2017
@chrissyteigen well you should know it makes some of us feel better, too. â¤
– Tina Culbertson (@tina_culbertson) January 19, 2017
@chrissyteigen although it may not be your goal- you are an inspiration to many for posting them! â¤
– Chelsi Miller-Smith (@chelsiii86) January 19, 2017
@chrissyteigen you are praised because you are one real woman! Beautiful
– Sofia Hersi (@SofiaHersi) January 19, 2017
What started as a simple tweet has turned into a beautiful outpouring of love and appreciation from fans who needed to hear her message more than she even realized.
@chrissyteigen Thank you from this girl who is super body conscious right now.
– Casey Marie (@MissCaseyMarie) January 19, 2017
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