John Legend and Chrissy Teigen Take a Lie Detector Test | Vanity Fair

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Let's be leaving.
Who's that?
Oh, no, I wasn't expecting anybody.
John.
Yeah.
Chrissy?
Yes.
We've come to your home today to give you a lie detector test.
It happens often.
I thought we weren't doing my detective.
I thought we were just gonna trust each other.
No.
Okay.
One of you will be in the hot seat while the other asks questions, and then you'll switch.
So who wants to get hooked up first?
I will.
Okay.
Perfect.
Did you do Lisa?
Vanderpump ce?
I did not.
Okay.
We'll start with some easy ones.
Is your name Christine?
Diane Teegan Teigen.
But, yes.
Were you born in Utah?
From what I've heard?
Yes.
Okay.
Are you a New York Times?
Bestselling author?
Yes.
Are you about to take a polygraph test?
Yes.
Okay, let's get started.
He once told Vogue that three words to describe us as a couple are keeping it sexy.
But that was two years ago.
Would you still use those three words to describe us today?
I would use those words to describe us this morning.
Who?
All right now she is telling the truth.
I just got back from a four day trip okay.
Ah, lot of your fans would call you relatable.
Would you agree with that?
Yes.
So it's relatable to be married to one of the world's most successful musicians.
That's your goal.
A lot of Hollywood couples get together for publicity.
Is our relationship just a really long, convoluted publicity stunt to get you more Twitter followers?
I have more Twitter followers than you.
So no, actually, have more than you way more instagram followers than me.
Would you still love me if I couldn't see?
Yes.
Would you still love me if I wasn't rich?
Yes.
Okay.
Good answer.
What if I could only sing my vocal warm ups, huh?
Hey, uh, hey, I don't like those.
You don't like those?
Okay, that's true.
Even though we're married, do you still find other men attractive?
Yes.
Okay.
Good answer.
How about this one?
In his own way.
I've told you this before.
I think he's cute.
What about this one?
This one?
No, they don't look like really firefighters.
I want riel fire fireman like Chippendale's.
I don't like I don't like How about this one?
Yes.
No.
No.
Okay.
All right.
Now, aside from being your husband would you say?
I'm a good roommate, A mini me and elaborate.
You're kind of messing my good person to live with.
Yeah.
Imitate with Yes.
Um, is there something I do around the house that gets on your nerves?
You're messy.
Okay.
Um, you don't listen.
Your ears are, like, always off.
Um, but that's it.
Really.
Okay.
Okay.
Have you ever left the toothpaste open every day Because it needs to have a snap on top until it has a snap on the top, or you get me one has a snap on the top.
I will continue to leave it open.
And honestly, I'm leaving it open because you're going to use it next.
Then you don't have done screwing being considerate.
Yes.
Okay.
You're very considerate.
Thank you.
Okay.
Do you listen to my music when I'm not around?
Yes.
Oh, what's your favorite musician?
Including me?
Mmm.
Right.
Carrie, Ariana.
Grande Day.
There's so many.
I released a Christmas album.
A legendary Christmas.
Last year was my Christmas album.
We just have to throw that in there something.
The deluxe edition will be available this year.
Oh, wow.
Did I enjoy it while drinking?
L V E wine?
Absolutely.
Oh, yes, That sounds great.
Yes.
So is my Christmas album better than this man's?
Yes.
All right.
Good answer.
I know how that waas was.
That true?
That's true.
Is a very good Christmas elf.
You said before that you do not like my song Green Light.
Is that my Only something that you don't like?
No.
Okay.
Have you ever considered that your public criticism might hurt my feelings?
No.
No.
You okay?
You know, it's not that good of a song.
You even said that?
It's kind of a little radio.
Ishan.
You watch What?
You know what?
I love that song.
It's amazing.
The worst is when it's just you doing on the A.
Z can't get anywhere.
No.
Now, now she just doesn't like the legs.
Oh, God.
Do you think I have good taste?
In what?
Women?
Yes.
Do I have good taste in the interior design of our home?
Yes.
Would you say that I've had equal input in the interior designer for more than equal more than half more than half.
Okay.
Um, do you ever think any of my awards make the house look tacky?
No.
Mine D'oh!
Terrible!
You were revolved.
Woman of the Year.
And I think that's very prestigious.
And I want the Mac and cheese off.
Yes.
You want the Mac and Cheese competition?
You once posted an instagram story with an idea for making edible produce stickers.
What other great ideas do you have?
You have them all in your ideas.
Holder is correct.
Are you easily embarrassed for a little bit?
But then I don't care.
Have I ever embarrassed you?
Yes.
Good.
I mean, I don't Can't pinpoint.
Exact Probably.
When you talking your radio voice.
Oh, this is me.
That's just using this to criticize me.
You think us Do you think you ever embarrassed me?
Yes.
I was posting a picture of my butt on Instagram.
You liked that, didn't you?
Didn't You?
Were, like, posted.
My parents supposed parents were very upset.
Really?
You wanted me to post it.
Oh, my God.
You did.
That's questionable.
Uh, you wanted tea.
Thank you.
I got I definitely got approval.
Maybe you didn't want it.
Proved it.
We're both drunk.
Yeah, that's the problem.
It was We were in Paris, but everyone else was just like going about their day.
Here it was.
It was like a random daytime.
But for them, it was It was odd timing for Americans.
Yeah.
Okay.
Donald Trump blocked you on Twitter.
Is that correct?
Yes.
If he unblocked you, would you follow him?
I would block him.
I like it.
That's all.
I'm waiting for it.
Okay.
I've been hacked on Twitter before.
Do you know who hacked me?
It was my favorite day.
I do not.
Was it you know you want, but respect respect to that respect to the hacker.
Yeah, That's a good, good Tweet said I have a small I was Martinez was your mom, but I wish it was me.
You been used as a mim a few times while attending award shows.
Some of your faces have gone viral.
Could you?
I mean, if i this photo of me Jesus again, I don't have to do anything to throw away.
This is I've ever seen this photo that come from.
That was before Invisalign before it was before.
A lot of things is bad.
I've gotten a glow up since then.
And Vanity Fair.
We gotta get approval.
Do you not know this man?
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Oh, what about this photo?
Oh, my gosh.
You got these photos?
Worst.
This is like, this is your life.
You were still dating supermodels at this point.
To which is it was a different tires.
To me.
It was a different time.
It was a where we just turned a blind eye.
Okay.
Did you lie at any point in this interview and we didn't catch, you know?
Okay, I believe you.
Excellent job, Chrissy.
Thank you.
All right, you little bitch.
Just kidding.
I always wanted to do that.
Okay, let's start simple.
Have you cheated on me?
Oh, just getting I wanna know.
Wanna know just a few baseline questions?
Having cheated, you know, is your stage name John Legend?
Yes.
Are you the husband of famed model Chrissy Teigen?
Yes, I am.
Are you the father?
To Luna and Miles?
I hope so.
Yes.
Look at our faces.
I know they're mine.
All right.
Are you ready to get started?
Yes, I am.
Take a breath.
You look a little nervous.
I am okay.
You were prom king of your high school.
So would you say you were pretty popular?
It was pretty popular.
Yes.
On a scale of 1 to 10.
How popular were you?
Well, probably like eight.
Or 90 yeah.
Wow.
Uh, do you think we would have dated in high school?
Um, I think probably not.
Why?
I was still pretty nerdy.
I didn't get a lot of girls in high school, and I was two years younger than everybody in my class.
This'll be the bag.
It's a place for you.
To be honest, I would have been lucky enough today.
Yes.
You're saying I wouldn't dated you?
Yeah, I would need to, you know, get to the where I was when I met you before you were in my league for before I was in your league.
I've dated a lot.
Know that so more You wrote these.
Okay, You went to U Penn, did I?
But is that the only thing you and Donald Trump have in common?
We're both human beings.
We're both males.
They both lived in New York.
A significant amount of time.
Would you ever bribe the university to ensure our Children go to the best schools bribe?
I would more legally do stuff like, uh, donate.
This was all ready to Do you think you'd ever be asked to be the commencement speaker over me?
Over you?
I don't know.
That's the way to put it.
But I've been asked to do some commencement speeches.
Yes, and I have not.
So So yes, as a couple, would you say were goals?
Yes.
Um, your song, all of me mentions curves, edges perfect imperfections.
You know that song is about me.
Correct?
That is correct.
What are my imperfections?
Um uh, What do you mean?
We are discussed?
This?
You don't put the toothpaste cap on and incenses me.
You can't.
Is that what frustrates you about me when you don't laugh at my jokes?
Tell a joke.
Is it my fees?
I love you like my feet.
I love your feet.
That's question.
How do you like?
How can you possibly like my feet?
Because they're beautiful.
I really love them.
Kiss them.
I will rub them.
I'll do more if you want.
Is more whatever you want.
Okay.
You tell me.
I don't want that.
Okay.
You've said before that you got a little bit jealous of Ryan Gosling during the filming of la La Land because he has no flaws.
Is that correct?
I did not say no flaws, but I said he learned to play the piano way better than I learned to play the guitar.
I found that very impressive.
Do you think Ryan Gosling has flaws?
And if so, what are they?
I do not know if he has flaws, but he is.
He's pretty awesome human being.
Probably.
Would you tell him what I kiss him?
Probably not.
It's not my thing, But he's very handsome.
He is telling the truth.
I would kiss him.
You're not even I'm just joking.
Does any part of you regret working on LA La Land?
No.
But that sweater, I mean the turtleneck.
Yeah, Total neck.
I'm off.
You could do la la land all over again.
Would you still choose that turtleneck?
I'm completely fine with all the choices I made sartorially in that film.
So I have a cookbook out too.
True.
Do you like my cooking?
I love your cooking.
Are their recipes in the book that you would rather not eat again?
Not that I can think of on this thing.
I love everything you make truly.
What do you think is the worst thing I've ever made.
I can't think of anything off the top of my head on Labor's Odo.
Oh, you made a result of that wasn't great.
That is correct.
Kanye's fl on.
I love the house came Are you waiting on me to lose this baby?
Wait, no, you look perfect.
He's telling the truth, eh?
Good job.
Am I a better cook then?
This woman?
Yes, lover.
I love her, too, and we cook from her book.
She's a little healthier than my taste.
Semen looks healthy.
She's very healthy.
She's gorgeous.
What?
Sorry.
Let's ask that She's damn near perfect.
She's She's got the perfection of a Ryan Gosling.
Yes, E kiss one of two.
Is there a dish I make that you're too afraid to tell me You don't like?
No.
Would you say marriage requires sacrifice?
Yeah.
What have you sacrificed for me?
Um, I mean, none of it's like a bad sacrifice.
Like I work less than I would if I were single.
I have sex with other women less than I would if I were single less, But it's off.
Big sex is worth a stop.
I agree.
I agree it's worth it.
do you actually enjoy watching Bravo shows with me?
Or are you just being a good husband?
I enjoy most of them.
I agree.
I agree with that.
You do enjoy it.
Enjoy most of them.
Some of them I just put up with others I actually enjoy.
Okay.
Do you think I should be a real housewife?
No, I think you don't need it.
And, uh, I actually don't think you would be dramatic enough for them.
They're, like, messy or people.
You're not very messy with your friends.
Do you think this is tough?
Because Okay.
Do you think I have good style?
You have amazing style.
Do you get mad?
I wear robes so often.
I love you in robes.
I think they're very beautiful and feminine and luxurious.
Are there some days you wish I dressed up a little bit more?
No.
We dress up plenty.
Do you sometimes think in your mind while she's such a slob?
Kabob?
No, I do not.
Absolutely do not.
I think all these things about me, all right.
Getting other tough questions, all right.
No, no.
I'm, um is it true that we didn't hook up after you reached Egat status at the 2018 Emmys.
I don't recall if we hooked up that night.
No, A lot happened that day.
We went over to lip Sync battle.
Yes.
Did you want to have sex on our wedding night?
Absolutely.
Well, that I'm sorry.
We eventually No one is sex on their wedding night is what I tell myself.
We had it before our wedding night as well at this moment right now, though.
Are you concerned that we don't have enough sex?
No.
Especially after last night.
Wow.
Am I everybody?
I'm sorry.
Let's switch topics.
Okay.
You first met Kanye West in 2001 right?
That is correct.
Do you miss the old Kanye?
Oh, sometimes he has.
But people who you know, they grow, they changed and you know her tits are who they are.
Did he ask you permission?
Before he posted screenshots of your texts on Twitter?
He did not.
Do you think Kim wears the pants in that relationship?
No.
They seem like they have ah, kind of equal relationship.
From what I've seen Do I wear the pants in our relationship?
In a lot of aspects.
You d'oh!
I feel like we both have things we care about and want to take charge of more.
And we do those things.
I like not having pants on.
Yeah, you like wearing robes?
You wear the robes in our relationship.
You see, she never laughs at my jokes.
So Mom lives with us, huh?
Are you okay with this?
Absolutely.
He is telling the truth.
I like it.
Is it because we have such a big house?
I mean, if we had a two bedroom, I would not be okay with her living with us.
So if we lived in a smaller house, would you still be OK with my mom living with us?
No, not if you would know.
That needs to be enough room for all the people.
Now, my mom spends a lot of time with Luna and Miles, and I often wonder this.
Do you think that they like her more than me?
I think kids always have a special fondness for their grand parents because the grandparents just get the love on them and don't have to be strict or anything.
So I was like that When my grandparents to adjust their fun grandparents of fun, yes or now.
Do they love her more than me?
No, they don't.
It's a different relationship, but it's all fun.
Do you think we're cool parents?
I think we are.
But I think our kids will not think we're cool in about 10 years.
I think they don't think we're cool now.
Are you worried that when they're older, the kids at school might call me a Mills?
Oh, I hope they do.
Well, I won't be.
Yeah.
Would you call yourself a this moment in time?
A dill.
I have been featured on the dose of Disneyland Instagram page.
So I I will say I'm not going to say I'm a deal.
But some have said people are saying, Yeah, the people are talking with random accounts.
They are talking.
People are saying that I am the most.
Gylfie is Delph of all time.
You have a beautiful voice.
Would you agree?
Absolutely.
Oh, do some confidence.
Do you like it when I sing?
I do, actually.
Do you think I have a good voice?
I think you have a good voice.
Yes.
Why did you emphasize good there?
I didn't say Great.
I said Good.
Do you think I have what it takes to make it in the music industry.
That's not a high bar these days.
We have a lot of technology and things to make people Sounds like, you know, amazing.
Okay, so we could We could do it with you if you're if you're up for it.
But I can't dance or do anything.
There are examples of people you don't want to see.
Oh, neither.
Who can neither dance nor thing but have made careers of it.
Do you think I could ever win a Grammy?
Unlikely?
Oh, no.
You could do it as ah, for best spoken word album.
Do you think I could win an Emmy?
Absolutely.
No question.
Okay.
It's just person.
I think you will win it at me.
Thank you.
I am pretty vocal on Twitter.
Does that ever bother?
You know, have I ever posted something that you knew would be a bad idea?
Not in a long time.
I think you know.
You know how people gonna react to things very well.
So your post things that you want a post and that you're willing to take the heat for Have you ever felt bad for me on Twitter?
Yes.
Have you ever considered muting me?
Never.
Are you sure I never consider meeting you?
Well, sometimes you said sometimes I go to your page and get excited.
It says you follow me.
Then I remember you married me.
I come from That was that was sweet.
And then I jokingly said Unfollowed wing.
And then you said racist.
I think that was an example of us having witty Funny.
Oh, God.
One more reason why we're all right.
Relationship goes.
Was it because of this tweet?
I like to send John nudes and say Sorry.
Wrong person.
That was a joke too.
I thought that was funny too.
Do you find any of my friends attractive?
I'm sure.
Yeah, I'm sure.
You have attractive friend.
The baby name that I wanted to name Luna.
Yes.
You really didn't like it that much?
I didn't love it.
It was fine.
I would have been okay with it.
But I love no, no more.
Would you ever have married me without a pre nup?
Um, I think pre nups are a good thing to do.
I actually I wish I knew you were gonna be so successful.
I would have rewritten the pre nup a little bit.
You're a lot richer than I thought you'd be if you take my money's one of my money.
Uh, at any point during this interview, did you lie and we didn't catch you?
I did not.
That's true.
Like a legal thing at soldiers.
I told the truth.