Users Slam Chrissy Teigen over ‘Tone Deaf’ Social Media Updates amid LA Wildfire Crisis

As wildfires rage across Los Angeles, “Lip Sync Battle” star Chrissy Teigen’s social media updates about evacuating her home have sparked a different kind of fire.

Chrissy Teigen, her husband John Legend, their four children, and their pets evacuated their Los Angeles home due to the ongoing wildfires. Her online updates about the situation sparked divided reactions from netizens.

On January 8, the 39-year-old model and author shared several photos on her Instagram Story, offering a glimpse into their situation.

Teigen documented the situation with photos and captions, including an image of herself packing a suitcase. A text below the Tv personality read, “This is surreal I’m very scared now. packing.”

Another story featured her pets with the caption, “4 digs 4 kids and a bearded dragon walk into a hotel,” highlighting the challenge of relocating her family.

While some followers empathized with her situation, others criticized her posts as insensitive. “This is so tone deaf [sic]. Leave it to Chrissy not to read the room,” a detractor stated. Another added, “She’s standing there ‘crying’ and John is taking pictures of her to post on instagram [sic]?” Others expressed frustration, “So out of touch.”

Someone else voiced irritation at the mismatch between the seriousness of the situation and the time spent posing for a photo. One netizen noted the contrast between the moment and the bold flash of a massive diamond ring in the picture.

Despite the backlash, some defended Teigen’s actions. “Mother Nature always wins. Yeah she’s rich but she’s crying about the memories of the home. Some people cry for less cause it had sentimental value. Stop laughing at her. I can care less for her career. But be human [sic],” a supporter wrote.

Meanwhile, some users expressed disbelief at those laughing, questioning how anyone could find humor in the emotional toll of losing a home and its memories.

Others praised Teigen for her responsible actions, “So horrible for all those in the path of these devastating fires. But thank you for taking your pets with you!”

While her updates drew both criticism and support, Chrissy Teigen‘s posts confirm that she and her family have evacuated their home.