The former Lip Sync Battle host is facing backlash over her parenting choice
Chrissy Teigen has clapped back at critics after receiving backlash for sharing a photo of herself in the bath with her children on Instagram.
The 39-year-old model and TV personality, along with her husband John Legend, 46, have always been open about their family life.
Over the years, they have frequently shared moments from their personal lives with their millions of followers.
Married since 2013, the couple has four children, and their fans are used to seeing sweet and candid family snapshots from their Beverly Hills home.
A recent upload featuring a carousel of family moments has irked some people, forcing Teigen to defend herself from online criticism.
The image in question shows Teigen enjoying a bath with three of her four children—Miles Theodore, six, Esti Maxine, two, and Wren Alexander, 19 months.
Their eldest, Luna Simone, eight, was not included in the picture. Instead, the younger siblings are seen smiling and playing in the tub while their mother relaxes with them.
Alongside the bath photo, Teigen’s post featured clips of her kids enjoying music in the car, a video of herself getting her eyebrows laminated, and a few mirror selfies.
She uploaded the collection with the caption ‘BAHHHHHHHHHHH’, but it was the bath image that quickly became the center of discussion.
The comments section flooded with opinions, with many users debating whether the photo was appropriate to post online.
Chrissy Teigen has ruffled some feathers with her latest Instagram upload
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One commenter questioned: “Why do people post stuff like this on social media???” while another criticized: “This a moment that should be kept private… naked kids and a naked adult in the bath together should be the last thing someone thinks about putting out on the internet whether it was innocent or not…”
Another user took issue with the water in the bath, asking: “Why is she always in dirty bathwater?”
Teigen wasted no time in hitting back with a sharp response, writing: “It’s a coconut milk bath for sensitive skin but go off!”
Her reply has already gained over 8,400 likes, with many of her fans rushing to defend her.
One supporter chimed in: “The people with zero clues always ring in…,” while another added: “It has to be exhausting sometimes trying help people use critical thinking. Stay strong!”
Another fan reassured her: “It’s really sad how people have to bash you. I think you’re wonderful mother doesn’t listen to people. I guess you’re used to it, but people are evil.”
The TV star shares four children with her husband, John Legend
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Others also voiced their support, with one writing: “These kids have a better relationship with their parents than any of you mom shaming her.. lol.”
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Teigen has been criticized for her bath habits. Last year, John Legend shared a video of her soaking in the tub while removing body makeup, which also led to online debates.
Teigen addressed the backlash at the time, saying: “Currently getting roasted online for being dirty because no one listened the the audio where I say I’m soaking off body makeup (to shower after!) full blown fights in John’s comments,”
“My favorite is ‘baths are not for bathing’. I love a good old fashioned roasting though, u guys are killing it (it being never touching grass ever).”
Legend later responded to the controversy himself, commenting: “Baths are not for bathing is some amazing internet-ness.”