John Legend has evolved from a rising R&B talent into a global music icon. See photos of his transformation through the years, then and now.
John Legend is best known as an American singer, songwriter, producer, actor and philanthropist. Over the course of his career, he has become one of music’s most respected artists, earning multiple Grammy Awards and achieving EGOT status.
John married model, author and television personality Chrissy Teigen in 2013. The couple shares four children: daughter Luna, born April 14, 2016; son Miles, born May 16, 2018; daughter Esti, born in January 2023; and son Wren, born in June 2023 via surrogate. John and Chrissy first met in 2006 on the set of his “Stereo” music video and dated for several years before getting engaged in December 2011.
More than a decade into their marriage, Chrissy and John remain open about their life together, frequently sharing moments from their relationship, careers and growing family. From red carpets to candid snapshots at home, the couple has continued to connect with fans by documenting how their lives — and love — have evolved over the years.
Scroll through the gallery to see photos of John Legend through the years.
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John Legend
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John Legend at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 09, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California.
February 13, 2020, 12:34PM 2 of 10
John Legend on the beach in Malibu
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John Legend was pictured on the beach in Malibu on March 16 , 2020. The singer was also joined by wife Chrissy Teigen.
March 16, 2020, 12:28PM 3 of 10
John Legend at Paley Center
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Sara Bareilles, John Legend, Alice Cooper and Brandon Victor Dixon speak about their experiences on a panel. They all played a part in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar Live.’
March 30, 2018, 11:28AM 4 of 10
John Legend on red carpet
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What a power couple! John Legend and Chrissy Teigen stun at the 2018 Grammy Awards in New York City.
March 30, 2018, 11:28AM 5 of 10
John Legend at MusiCares Person of the Year Gala
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John Legend cleans up nicely in a classic black/white suit. He smiles and waves while on stage at MusiCares Person of the Year Gala.
May 27, 2020, 12:34PM 6 of 10
John Legend at 62nd Annual Grammy Awards
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John Legend suits up in Alexander McQueen for Grammy Awards on Jan. 26, 2020. We fully support this look!
February 13, 2020, 12:34PM 7 of 10
John Legend in New York
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John Legend stays warm in New York and wears a black puffer. Here, he is pictured at Bloomingdales’ ‘Out of This World Holiday’ event in Nov 2019.
May 27, 2020, 12:34PM 8 of 10
John Legend at Gala
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John Legend looks so spiffy! He was pictured attending the LACMA Art and Film Gala in Nov 2019.
February 13, 2020, 12:34PM 9 of 10
John Legend in New York
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John Legend goes for a stroll in NY with wife Chrissy Teigen and children Miles Theodore Stephens and Luna Stephens. They look adorable!
February 13, 2020, 12:38PM 10 of 10
John Legend in 2025
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John Legend performing during the Fetch Pet Gala Presented by Kismet at The Carlyle on October 20, 2025 in New York City.
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