The Growing Teigen-Legend Family: Welcoming Fourth Child, Wren Alexander Stephens

3 min readJul 5, 2023

The Journey of Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s Growing Family

Welcoming Their Fourth Child, Wren Alexander Stephens

Chrissy Teigen, the well-loved model and mom, recently welcomed her fourth child, Wren Alexander Stephens, into the world. Wren, who was born via surrogate on June 19, was introduced to Teigen’s eager followers on Instagram on July 2. In a heartfelt post, Teigen shared a series of photographs of her four children, expressing a mother’s adoration so potent that it could burst into “1 million pieces”.

The Teigen-Legend Family and Their Journey Through Parenthood

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Teigen, 37, and her singer-songwriter husband, John Legend, 44, are also parents to Luna Simone, 7, Miles Theodore, 4, and Esti Maxine, 6 months. Their family journey has been a public one, complete with shared joys and struggles, including the loss of their son Jack, who was stillborn in 2020 due to a partial placenta abruption.

Teigen’s recent post gave fans an intimate glimpse into her family life, from baby Wren stretching and Luna posing with a mermaid tail, to Esti sitting comfortably in a chair and Miles enjoying a snow cone.

The Announcement of Wren’s Birth and Chrissy’s Desire for Four Children

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On June 28, Teigen revealed the birth of Wren through a heartfelt Instagram post. This post, accompanied by adorable images of the newborn, allowed Teigen to open up about her aspiration to have four children, the challenges she faced with fertility, and her experience with surrogacy.

Growing up, Teigen had always imagined herself with four children. The path to that dream, however, was fraught with loss and struggle. After losing her son Jack, Teigen and Legend turned to a surrogacy agency in hopes of expanding their family. Despite her initial reservations, Teigen decided to undergo the IVF process again, resulting in the birth of Esti. Around the same time, the couple connected with Alexandra, a woman who would eventually become the surrogate for their fourth child, Wren.

An Emotional Tribute to Their Surrogate

Teigen described their meeting with Alexandra as a moment of perfect alignment. In tribute to her, they chose the name Wren Alexander for their newborn son. The couple’s joy and gratitude towards Alexandra were palpable in the photographs shared on Instagram, showing Teigen kissing Alexandra’s baby bump and cuddling with baby Wren. Legend mirrored these sentiments in his own Instagram post, where he shared a family portrait with all four children, warmly welcoming Wren Alexander Stephens into their lives.

Teigen’s Dream Fulfilled: A Family of Six

After a journey marked by both heartache and triumph, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend finally achieved their dream of a family of six. The arrival of Wren brought immense joy and fulfillment to the couple, reminding them of the strength and resilience they’ve exhibited on their path to parenthood. Through their experiences, the couple has demonstrated an unwavering dedication to their family, an inspiration to their fans, and a testament to the power of love and perseverance.