Chrissy Teigen and John Legend dismiss controversy amid photo booth backlash

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend shrugged off recent controversy over their alleged actions in a photo booth as they cheered on at the JBL Fest event in New York on Friday.

The couple found themselves at the center of a backlash on social media after a viral TikTok video accused them of disgracing a group of girls for using a photo booth for themselves.

Online criticism labeled him “entitled”, questioning his need for more photographs given his already extensive collection.

Despite the online uproar, the two looked carefree at the launch of the JBL PartyBox series at the PHD Rooftop Lounge in Manhattan.

Chrissy made a stunning entrance at the JBL Fest event, gracing the red carpet in a striking white blazer-dress that accentuated her shapely legs.

Adopting 1980s fashion, her outfit featured a prominent black bow adorned with an elegant sash that cascaded down to the floor.

Meanwhile, John Legend opted for a more casual outfit, wearing faded jeans with a striped sweater and a dark blue jacket.

The couple’s public appearance on social media came under intense scrutiny based on a now-deleted TikTok video that alleged their involvement in a photo booth incident.

The encounter reportedly occurred at Thursday night’s launch party for the 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, an event celebrating the publication’s 60th anniversary.

Teigen, one of the latest edition’s cover stars, found herself surrounded by controversy after a video surfaced that showed her and Legend entering a photo booth while a group of girls waited their turn. Was.

Overlaying the footage in the accompanying text, obtained by tmz, “John Legend and Chrissy Teigen kicked us out of the photo booth after waiting 30 minutes to take pictures,” the poster claims.

The video sparked a wave of criticism on social media platforms, although the couple looked stylish at the JBL Fest event.