On May 4, 2023, singer John Legend defended his wife Chrissy Teigen after American journalist Megyn Kelly criticized her dress at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. In the latest episode of her SiriusXM podcast, The Megyn Kelly Show, Kelly took a dig at Teigen’s “elitism” for having “three minions” carrying her “non-existent dress.” Legend responded that Kelly’s criticism of his wife’s dress is a “gross attempt for attention” and an attempt to win back Donald Trump supporters after she is no longer employed with Fox. He further defended his wife as “kind, loving, and down to Earth,” before asking Kelly to “shut up.”
Kelly’s comments on Teigen’s dress were not the first time she criticized someone’s clothing. In April 2023, she commented on trans activist Dylan Mulvaney promoting Nike’s new athleisure and called her “non-breasted.” Kelly’s comments joined the voices of several conservatives, including Kid Rock and Travis Tritt, who publicly slammed Mulvaney and the brands she was promoting.
As of this writing, Teigen has not responded to Kelly’s comments on her dress. However, Legend’s defense of his wife has attracted attention and sparked a conversation about body-shaming and elitism in the media. The controversy may lead to more discussions on dress codes and appropriate attire for formal events like the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
