Behind the Scenes with John Legend and Fiancée Chrissy Teigen
Browse photos from the Oprah's Next Chapter shoot with Grammy award-winning artist John Legend and his fiancée, Chrissy Teigen.
![John Legend and Oprah Winfrey John Legend and Oprah Winfrey](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/own/2013/onc/201306/20130609-onc-john-legend-bts-6-600x411.jpg)
Photo: George Burns
In May 2013, Oprah and 18 Harpo Studios staffers set up for an Oprah's Next Chapter shoot at the home that singer/songwriter John Legend shares with his fiancée, model Chrissy Teigen, in Hollywood Hills, California.
John wrote many of his songs from his forthcoming solo album, Love in the Future, in this house.
John wrote many of his songs from his forthcoming solo album, Love in the Future, in this house.
![John Legend playing piano for Oprah Winfrey and Chrissy Teigen John Legend playing piano for Oprah Winfrey and Chrissy Teigen](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/own/2013/onc/201306/20130609-onc-john-legend-5-600x411.jpg)
After his interview, John gives Oprah and Chrissy a private concert, singing "All of Me."
John's living room piano is connected to his home studio.
John's living room piano is connected to his home studio.
![John Legend's outdoor space John Legend's outdoor space](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/own/2013/onc/201306/20130609-onc-john-legend-bts-1-600x411.jpg)
Photo: George Burns
John and Chrissy, who also own a home in New York City, spent two years renovating the indoor and outdoor living spaces at their California residence.
![John Legend's outdoor sitting area at his Hollywood Hills home John Legend's outdoor sitting area at his Hollywood Hills home](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/own/2013/onc/201306/20130609-onc-john-legend-bts-2-600x411.jpg)
Photo: George Burns
The home's décor has a strong Asian influence, which is due in part to Chrissy's unique half-Thai, half-Norwegian heritage. Recently, John held a fundraiser in their backyard for his nonprofit organization, the Show Me Campaign.
![John Legend with Vilailuck and Chrissy Teigen John Legend with Vilailuck and Chrissy Teigen](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/own/2013/onc/201306/20130609-onc-john-legend-bts-8-600x411.jpg)
Photo: George Burns
Chrissy's mother, Vilailuck Teigen, was born and raised in Thailand. She and Chrissy's father—along with their two dogs—recently moved from Thailand to California. They now live with John and Chrissy, the proud parents of two dogs of their own.
![John Legend's outdoor bathtub at his Hollywood Hills home John Legend's outdoor bathtub at his Hollywood Hills home](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/own/2013/onc/201306/20130609-onc-john-legend-bts-3-600x411.jpg)
Photo: George Burns
Oprah's Next Chapter producers described the couple's style as calm and sophisticated with a modern Balinese feel, as evidenced by the serene garden and outdoor bathtub.
![John Legend and Chrissy Teigen in the kitchen John Legend and Chrissy Teigen in the kitchen](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/own/2013/onc/201306/20130609-onc-john-legend-bts-9-600x411.jpg)
Photo: George Burns
Chrissy, a self-proclaimed foodie, blogs about her favorite recipes on SoDelushious.com. During the Oprah's Next Chapter shoot, the couple served the production team barbecue ribs and Caesar salad (with homemade croutons).
![Kristen slates in the kitchen of John Legend and Chrissy Teigen Kristen slates in the kitchen of John Legend and Chrissy Teigen](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/own/2013/onc/201306/20130609-onc-john-legend-bts-10-600x411.jpg)
Photo: George Burns
During a break in shooting, Kristen, an audio operator, finds a prime spot in John and Chrissy's custom kitchen. Platters piled high with barbecue ribs, one of John's favorite foods, await the Chicago-based production team.
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Photo: George Burns
This Grammy award-winning artist grates cheese for the Caesar salad while Chrissy takes charge of the homemade croutons.
![Keith films John Legend and Chrissy Teigen Keith films John Legend and Chrissy Teigen](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/own/2013/onc/201306/20130609-onc-john-legend-bts-11-600x411.jpg)
Photo: George Burns
Keith, a camera operator, films John and Chrissy in their kitchen, a place where they love to spend time together cooking meals and entertaining friends. Chrissy says her first love is food, but she began modeling because she thought culinary school would be too expensive.
Published 06/05/2013