Sophia Michaels
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are among Hollywood’s elite, having built a genuine friendship with Barack and Michelle Obama. This relationship even includes seeking parenting tips from the former president and sharing experiences with their audience.
Teigen has previously shared a humorous recollection from “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” where she asked Obama about baby names. Obama responded positively, and Legend jokingly shared how they both feel overshadowed by their famous wives.
Things took an unexpected twist in 2015 during an interview with “Extra,” when Teigen mentioned an ambiguous “Obama thing” in response to a question about the most public place they had intimate relations. This left the audience intrigued and confused, but Legend later clarified that the incident was entirely innocent.
No, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend did not have an inappropriate encounter with the Obamas
The infamous “Obama thing” resurfaced in 2023, sparking speculation that it was scandalous like Sean “Diddy” Combs’ parties. However, Teigen and Legend had already explained the incident years prior.
In a subsequent interview on “Watch What Happens Live,” they clarified that the “Obama thing” was nothing more than a brief moment during a bathroom stop at a 2008 Democratic National Convention where Legend performed, not involving the Obamas at all. Teigen reiterated this during her appearance on “The Late Late Show with James Corden.”
Ultimately, the so-called “Obama thing” was far less scandalous than rumored and didn’t affect their relationship with the Obama family, which remained strong over the years, including attending Obama’s 60th birthday celebration. Legend expressed admiration for the Obamas, noting their grounded nature despite their high-profile status.
