Overview

• In a new interview at Hello Sunshine's Oct. 11 event, Teigen told People she chose to be transparent to help fans feel better about themselves.
• She first revealed on the Sept. 18 Self-Conscious podcast that she tried a GLP-1 after a 20-week pregnancy loss in 2020 and a period of deep depression.
• Teigen said she had gained about 40 pounds after the miscarriage and struggled to feel at home in her body before seeking medical help.
• She said her honesty is meant to encourage her four children to speak openly about their own insecurities and health decisions.
• Teigen described conflicting comments about her appearance as exhausting and noted the medication also helped improve her relationship with food, as coverage placed her remarks alongside other celebrity disclosures.