Chrissy Teigen posted a video of herself in a swimsuit along with the caption “don’t get too trapped”, since she was posing up a storm in the name of a thirst trap. But because it’s the internet, and some people don’t have a filter, she was severely body-shamed. I got in touch with her to talk about the video she posted, and how she handles all the negativity.
This is what happened from the moment I got there:
Bea: Hi Chrissy.
Chrissy: Hi.
Bea: Thanks for having me over.
Chrissy: Who are you?
Bea: I’m Beatriz. We have an interview in about … 10 minutes. Guess I’m a little early…
Chrissy: I thought we were having a phone interview.
Bea: Well, you thought wrong.
[I let myself in. John Legend is standing in the kitchen, eating half an apple.]
Bea: Hi John.
John: Hello…
John to Chrissy: [whispering] wtf… who is she?
Chrissy to John: I think she’s here to interview me…
John to Chrissy: What do you mean ‘you think’?!
Bea: Ready, Chrissy?
Chrissy: Uh… yeah.
Bea: Do you mind if we do this near the pool?
Chrissy: Sure… not a problem. We’ll have good lightning there.
Bea: Awesome. I brought my swimsuit.
[Chrissy and I sit outside.]
Bea: When was the last time you swam in this pool?
Chrissy: Ummm…. yesterday morning.
Bea: If I had a pool, I’d for sure hire someone to clean it. Yours looks a little dirty.
Chrissy: Our pool guy hasn’t come in in six weeks. We’re all supposed to be in quarantine.
Bea: Wow. Now I’m flattered you trusted me enough to let me come into your home.
Chrissy: Well, don’t be flattered yet. I think John might be calling the police as we speak.
[Silence]
Bea: Let me ask something, why did you post that video of yourself wearing a black swimsuit? You must have known you were gonna get negative comments…
Chrissy: I get negative comments no matter what I post.
Bea: They don’t bother you?
Chrissy: Some do, but I try to remind myself that the people who write mean things are unhappy with themselves, so… it’s not really about me.
Bea: That’s so true…
Chrissy: I’m happy with my life, you know? People on the outside can say what they want, it doesn’t matter.
Bea: That’s big of you, Christine.
[Chrissy smiles]
John: Hi ladies. Do you need anything?
Chrissy: We’re okay, thanks.
Bea: Speak for yourself. Can I get a lemonade?
Read more interviews by Beatriz:
—Chris Pratt Tells The Story Of How He Found Out His Wife Katherine Was Pregnant
—Chris Hemsworth Opens Up About His Wife Elsa and How the Quarantine is Impacting Their Marriage
