John Legend facts: Singer's age, wife, children and net worth revealed

29 May 2025, 16:09

We take a look at the singer's impressive career, his home life with his family, and where it all began...

1. How old is John legend and where is he from?

   John Roger Stephens - known professionally as John Legend - was born December 28, 1978. He celebrated his 46rth birthday in 2024.

   One of four children, John was brought up in Springfield, Ohio where he performed in the church choir and was homeschooled by his mother.

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   He was academically gifted and skipped two grades at school, ultimately being offered scholarships to Harvard University and Georgetown University. He eventually decided to attend The University of Pennsylvania.

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   While at college, John got his big musical break when he was introduced to Lauryn Hill and played piano on her song 'Everything is Everything,' which lead to him releasing his own music and signing with Kanye West's label in 2001.

   

2. Who is John Legend's wife?

   

   John Legend - All of Me (Edited Video)

   John Legend is famously married to supermodel Chrissy Teigen who he met when she starred in the music video for his song 'Stereo' in 2006.

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   The pair got engaged in 2011 and held a lavish wedding near Lake Como in Italy in September 2013.

   The song 'All Of Me' was written by John Legend for Chrissy and the singer performed it as well as his first love song 'Stay with You' at the pair's wedding.

   

3. Does John Legend have children?

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   John and Chrissy have two daughters: Luna and Esti; and two sons: Miles and Wren. The pair also lost a son, Jack, during pregnancy in 2020.

   The couple regularly post photos and videos of their home life with their children and have become firm favourites on social media as an open and fun-loving family.

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4. What is John Legend's net worth?

   John Legend's net worth is reportedly $45 million.

   The singer has released ten studio albums, five live albums and 51 singles throughout his career.

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   John's most famous tune is 'All Of Me' which hit the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2014 and a live rendition of the song was nominated for a Grammy award for Best Pop Solo Performance.