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Chrissy Teigen Reflects on Ending Four Years of Sobriety

Teigen reveals her decision to resume drinking under a mindful plan, acknowledging the ongoing complexities of her relationship with alcohol.

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Chrissy Teigen attends the It's Good "From the Source" Dinner hosted by John Legend and Mike Rosenthal on July 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Overview

  • Chrissy Teigen announced on her May 15 podcast episode that she has resumed drinking after nearly four years of sobriety, a journey she began in late 2020 following personal grief.
  • She collaborated with her therapist and husband John Legend to develop a careful and mindful approach to reintroducing alcohol, though she remains conflicted about her decision.
  • Teigen admitted that her relationship with alcohol is abnormal and fraught, describing it as a 'beast' and expressing frustration over its impact on her life.
  • She emphasized her commitment to transparency, sharing her struggles with shame and accountability while navigating whether to quit drinking again in the future.
  • Teigen received public support from her husband and others, including figures like Demi Lovato, who praised her honesty and vulnerability in addressing addiction recovery.