John Legend

Date of Birth: December 28, 1978

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Biography

John Legend, born John Roger Stephens, is a celebrated American singer, songwriter, actor, and producer. He was born on December 28, 1978, in Springfield, Ohio. Legend’s career took off with his debut album “Get Lifted” in 2004, which went on to earn him multiple Grammy Awards. He is known for his soulful voice, piano skills, and poignant lyrics. Over the years, he has released several acclaimed albums, including “Evolver” and “Love in the Future.” In addition to his music career, Legend is a prominent advocate for social justice and has been involved in various philanthropic efforts. He is married to model Chrissy Teigen, with whom he has two children.

5 Interesting Facts about John Legend

1. John Legend is one of the few artists to have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT).

2. He was the first African-American man to achieve EGOT status.

3. Legend’s stage name was given to him by poet J. Ivy, who thought he sounded like “one of the legends.”

4. He attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied English with an emphasis on African-American literature.

5. Legend co-wrote the famous song “Glory” for the film “Selma,” which won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from John Legend

1. “The best way to fight poverty is to empower people through access to quality education.”

2. “Love your neighbor as yourself. That means love the person who doesn’t look like you, love the person who doesn’t think like you, love the person who doesn’t love like you.”

3. “Soul is about authenticity. Soul is about finding the things in your life that are real and pure.”

4. “I think the idea of the ‘melting pot’ is beautiful, but I think we have to respect people’s individuality.”

5. “I want people to think I’m a good person. I’m doing my best to be that person.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

As of 2023, John Legend’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $100 million.

Children

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen have two children: a daughter named Luna Simone Stephens, born in April 2016, and a son named Miles Theodore Stephens, born in May 2018.