John Legend

As his name suggests, John Roger Stephens is a music legend. His piano mastery, voice and brilliant lyrics will be praised for a long time.

Early Accomplishments

John began singing with his church choir by 4 and became a piano prodigy at 7. He later became the music director of the Bethel A.M.E church choir.

Homeschooled until 12, he graduated high school at 16, turned down offers from Harvard and Georgetown and studied English as Penn Uni.

Best Known For

The winner of 10 Grammys (and counting) released evergreen songs such as Ordinary People in 2004, Everybody Knows in 2008, Tonight in 2012, All Of Me in 2013 and Glory in 2014.

He has appeared in films such as La La Land in 2016 and even played the titular role in Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert in 2018.

Sexual Orientation

John is straight and married to Chrissy Teigen since 2013 after their 2 year old engagement. The pair began dating in 2007 during a music video for John. Other women he has previously dated include Jessica White, Danielle Abreu and Wafah Dufour.

Family

John is born to Roland and Phyllis Stephens. 

He has 2 elder brothers, Vaughan and Roland Jr. and a baby sister, Missy. 

From his union with Chrissy, he is the father of Luna, born in 2016 and Miles, born in 2018.

Religion

John is a Christian. He implies he has lost touch with some parts of his faith and he is currently working through his relationship with God.

Worth To Know

He is the 2nd youngest and 1st black man to join the prestigious 15-member EGOT club (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony).

His grandmother tutored him to play the piano.