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Chrissy Teigen Was Never the Good Guy

May 15, 2021
Chrissy Teigen and Courtney Stodden's Twitter controversy is discussed, highlighting the dark side of internet celebrity. The chapter explores Stodden's marriage, Teigen's problematic tweets targeting teenagers, and her public apology. The power dynamics on Twitter, including Teigen's witty responses and decision to leave due to negativity, are also analyzed.
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Quick takeaways

  • Chrissy Teigen's online presence has been far from kind and lovable, as evidenced by her history of sending hate messages and engaging in internet spats.
  • Despite facing criticism and controversies, Chrissy Teigen has managed to maintain a relatable and resilient public image through her online persona.

Deep dives

Courtney Stodden's past controversies resurface

The podcast episode discusses the resurfacing of Courtney Stodden's past controversies involving Chrissy Teigen. Stodden, who married a 50-year-old acting coach at the age of 16, faced intense bullying and scrutiny from the media and public. Chrissy Teigen, a prominent celebrity on social media, had publicly and allegedly privately sent hate messages to Stodden, including expressing a desire for them to die. The episode delves into the nature of internet celebrity and the question of who gets to attain it. It explores how Teigen has been involved in numerous internet spats without facing significant consequences, and it raises questions about accountability and the power dynamics in online interactions.

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