“I always wanted to be a teacher or wanted to do something with food. But modeling, I just never thought I could do it myself, really, ever. I still have trouble calling myself a model. I just never thought I was tall enough or skinny enough.”

American model, television personality, and author

Chrissy Teigen is an American model, television personality, and author. She made her professional modeling debut in the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2010, and later appeared on its 50th-anniversary cover with Nina Agdal and Lily Aldridge in 2014. She is known for her work in modeling and television, as well as for her writing. Her public profile grew through Sports Illustrated, where her appearances helped define much of her early career.