Chrissy Teigen opens up in moving post about her sobriety experience

She shared a stunning family snap on Inauguration Day

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Chrissy Teigen at 91st Academy Awards – Vanity Fair – Beverly Hills, California, U.S., February 24, 2019
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Chrissy Teigen has shared a poignant post with her followers on Twitter, reflecting on her sobriety. Chrissy reportedly first revealed she was sober late last month, stating that she had given up alcohol four weeks earlier. Last week, Chrissy and her musician husband John Legend, together with their children Luna and Miles, made their way to Washington, D.C. for the inauguration of new US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. 

The family traveled to D.C. ahead of John's spectacular performance at the "Celebrating America" primetime inauguration event. Taking to Twitter to give an update on their experience, Chrissy shared a stunning photograph of herself and her family looking out over the Washington Monument. 

The devoted mother can be seen holding her daughter’s hand, whilst Miles balances on John’s shoulders. 

In her caption, Chrissy wrote: ‘ran our a***s up the stairs for this shot. just incredible to be here. sober. I know that’s weird but it’s like...a different world for me. everything is new and better. very happy. the most happy bigly happy’. 

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When did Chrissy Teigen begin her sobriety journey?

Model and author Chrissy is understood to have first discussed her decision to give up drinking back in December. Talking on her Instagram Story, she reportedly shared a photo of Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed With Alcohol by Holly Whitaker. 

As reported by Harper's Bazaar, Chrissy wrote that: ‘One month ago, on my birthday, I got this book from my doctor and friend’.

‘I was done with making an a** of myself in front of people (I'm still embarrassed). Tired of day drinking and feeling like s*** by 6, not being able to sleep’.

‘I have been sober ever since and even if you can't see yourself doing it or just plain don't want to, it is still an incredible read’, she went on to explain.

Her powerful words will no doubt have inspired many of her followers throughout the challenges of recent months. This news comes as Chrissy received a ‘follow’ on Twitter from President Biden, having been blocked by the previous president for years.

The model was clearly excited by the news, having delightedly tweeted ‘OH MY GOD !!!!!!!!!!’ after being informed about her new high-profile follower. 

We’ll just have to wait and see if she and President Biden will have any Twitter exchanges over the next four years!

Emma Shacklock
Emma Shacklock

Emma is a Royal Editor with nine years of experience in publishing. She specialises in writing about the British Royal Family, covering everything from protocol to outfits. Alongside putting her extensive royal knowledge to good use, Emma knows all there is to know about the latest TV shows on the BBC, ITV and more. When she’s not writing about the latest royal outing or unmissable show to add to your to-watch list, Emma enjoys cooking, long walks and watching yet more crime dramas!