John Legend and Chrissy Teigen have recently been dominating the headlines following the release of their photo booth video. A snippet of the video showed the couple entering a picture kiosk at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s 60th Anniversary party and it has attracted huge backlash due to an interaction that was captured between the two and several women who were there beforehand.
Let us take you through what happened in the video and why it is deemed problematic. Here are all the details.
What happens in the John Legend & Chrissy Teigen video?
In the now-viral recording that was originally shared on TikTok, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen are seen stepping into a picture booth that was occupied by three women. Legend and Teigen then decided to stand awkwardly behind the group, hinting at them to vacate the stall. The women, who were still taking pictures, proceeded to gather their things, catering to the celebrity interruption.
The video also claimed that the women waited 30 minutes for a chance to enter the booth before getting moved out by the celebrity duo.
Why is the John Legend and Chrissy Teigen photo booth video controversial?
As per Yahoo Entertainment, the photo booth video of John Legend and Chrissy Teigen has led to an uproar on social media, with fans bashing them for their supposedly rude demeanor. Teigen, a cover star for Sports Illustrated’s latest edition, has garnered the most criticism for her expressions.
However, the couple seems unfazed by the controversy, as they were recently spotted making a fashionable appearance at the JBL Fest event. It has also been observed that one of the women who was originally in the photo booth later took a picture with John Legend at the event, so the true nature of the encounter has been questioned.
