Of all the relatable celeb moms out there, Chrissy Teigen is definitely up there as one of our faves. We all know she’s an over-sharer (which is what makes her so dang relatable, duh), so it’s no surprise that when she recently did an Ask Me Anything Twitter session on what it’s like to be an A-list celebrity, she gave us ALL the insider knowledge.
As you may have guessed, there are a bunch of ways being a celebrity makes parenting easier (and sometimes a bit harder), but if you ever wondered exactly how the life of a celeb mom works, here’s a break down of her answers on a whole range of topics.
On travelling with kids:
Every parent knows that travelling with kids can be a nightmare. But for celebs like Chrissy, there’s no hustling for the gate or waiting in airport traffic and long lines for security, all while fumbling for the snacks that have somehow shifted to the very bottom of your carry-on luggage. Nope, when you’re a celeb, you and the kids get luxury treatment. Here’s how they do it:
there is a terminal a mile from the airport that you pay membership for. they do the same security privately and take you to the plane in a car. I know. I know. https://t.co/BtFaTBaMKh
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019
It checks out, too. Business Insider got an special look at The Private Suite at LAX, which is likely the facility Chrissy is referring to. According to BI, there’s a base annual membership fee of US$4,500 to use the private terminal as well as a per-flight fee of up to $3,000. The terminal has luxury suites where celebs and their kids can hang out, eat, watch TV and relax before their flight, as well as an outdoor space where kids can run around and burn off energy.
Another travel perk of being a celeb? Nobody throws your kids shade when they’re being irritating:
no one gives my kids nasty looks on the plane. if anything, they're creepily nice and it is crazy unfair because they are just as annoying as other kids on a plane https://t.co/J1T1lpmNI2
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019
On childcare:
It’s probably no surprise that celeb parents tend to use nannies for childcare, but it may come as a shock to some how many different nannies they use.
We have 4 incredible people, not all at once. One will rotate and stay through the night. https://t.co/aSC4NB301H
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019
Yep, four nannies! Granted, they’re not all there at once, but between the four of them, and Chrissy’s mom, who lives at their house, Miles and Luna are definitely well taken care of. It does seem pretty wild to think that Chrissy is probably never alone with just her and the kids, and it’s easy to judge. But hey, if you can afford to hire help to make parenting a bit easier, wouldn’t you?
On managing the household:
For all of us common folk, the difficulty of parenting is compounded by the general difficulty of adulting (i.e. tracking finances, paying bills on time, keeping the fridge stocked). But for celebs like Chrissy, they don’t really have to worry about that—or at least the day-to-day minutiae of dealing with it all.
We have a house manager who works at the house all day to handle our lives and day to day business, packages, scheduling for household staff etc https://t.co/LRMuOxzdLg
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019
I have a business accountant who handles everything and sends me summaries of my spending/income. I don't get mail. https://t.co/xHqSC4qfZk
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019
assistant does a lot but it's funny when it's the assistant's bday and you gotta go yourself https://t.co/XCQpFWowDX
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019
By the way, Chrissy and John do have a mortgage to pay—they just aren’t the ones who have to remember to pay it each month.
On leaving the house:
Not everything about parenting while rich and famous is easy. It’s no surprise that for celebs, being out in public with your kids can be difficult. We all know they deal with paparazzi, but interacting with fans—especially when you have kids—can be tough to navigate.
I don't. I know they're being sweet. A lot of people touch and hug which is weird to most people but I'm also a toucher without realizing. I dunno. I'm not mad at touch but I get people who are https://t.co/hEqsLYZjqO
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019
It’s nice to hear Chrissy is mostly okay with fans interacting with her kids—who wouldn’t want to give Luna a high five? But it must be odd to have complete strangers feel like they know your family life so intimately, which Chrissy acknowledges is partly due to how open she is about their life.
Yes but also I know that a lot of ours comes from being so open. So you just let security know you’re okay with hugs and conversation. But my house is a fortress https://t.co/dgqmwlw7JH
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019
While Chrissy maybe be OK with fans and most paparazzi, her daughter Luna is definitely not a fan:
luna hates them. in New York they don't really hide and they apologize when she freaks and stop photographing. here in LA, they've learned to hide more and you don't know you're being photographed. I'd rather know. https://t.co/i9aIKx7kdS
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019
That’s totally fair, though. Someone hiding while creeping photos of you without your knowledge is just so unsettling, which is probably why Chrissy also said she doesn’t really go out very much:
I go maybe once a month or less, only if I worked earlier and have my hair and makeup done already https://t.co/PLRhShv12y
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019
Imagine not really leaving the house unless your hair and makeup is professionally done? But it’s understandable, since she has a brand to uphold when she’s out in public (sharing on social media is another thing entirely). Plus, she said her house is her safe space, so why leave it?
One thing you don’t think about with celebrities, though, is how they miss some of the things regular people take for granted:
grocery store but I still try https://t.co/iIeePqEy4N
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019
Sure, she doesn’t have to worry about groceries on the daily, but she does love to cook, and a lot of parents know that a solo trip to the grocery store can be very therapeutic. So it’s understandable that she’d miss it. Luckily, when it comes to doing other normal things like taking the kids to school or the dentist, she doesn’t have to worry too much about people being starstruck:
very cool! or I wouldn't go there. https://t.co/kGcQc6EI0i
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019
Other cute things:
Aside from all that, Chrissy also let slip a few cute tidbits, like how they came up with their kids’ names:
Luna’s name we didn’t think of til 2 days after she was born. But it was about to be a red moon and the sky was incredible. I always had a different name in my mind, though. Miles came out such a miles. https://t.co/H01UtEuTPu
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019
What she’d probably be doing if she wasn’t famous:
teacher! probably pre-k. or a stay at home mommy. https://t.co/J62oX1ATxy
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019
What she’d try to save if her house was on fire:
I can’t think of anything I care about except my two baby boxes. It has their hospital hats and bracelets, polaroids and cards from family. https://t.co/Ccl78C3ced
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019
And how her kids feel about seeing mommy and daddy on TV:
they could not care less https://t.co/nc8cMcEfFE
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019
Now, you maybe thinking, “I guess Chrissy isn’t really that relatable after all.” But while we may live completely different lives from her, there’s a reason she’s so likeable. She keeps it real through the good and the bad, and acknowledges that her privilege is mostly the result of extreme luck.
Whoa very good question. I dunno, honestly. I still see things from every perspective. But I’m also highly anxious and perceptive so it’s kind of hell for my own mind. But also good? I like that I can help people but my own self is kind of…stuck? https://t.co/jYqfqbCoVa
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019
No it’s good though! And I know how stupid it sounds to even say celebrity. It’s just…I dunno. It’s why I love twitter so much. I can talk and connect with people without feeling weird or uncomfortable. Like you guys are really my friends. https://t.co/xJJ8lWYWpt
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019
(She said we’re friends!)
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