John Legend was by Chrissy Teigen’s side as she battled postpartum depression after the birth of their daughter Luna last April.
And the singer had the sweetest response when asked about Chrissy’s inspiring essay on the topic at the Most Powerful Stylists in Hollywood Dinner Hosted by The Hollywood Reporter and Jimmy Choo on Tuesday.
“For me as a husband, it was my job to do the best I could to support her and understand what she was going through and do whatever I could do to help her. I feel like that’s the least I could do,” he told People.
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“I’m glad she wrote about it. I think it was powerful for her to let a lot of women know they’re not alone, and no matter how much money you have or fame, anybody can feel that. And it’s hard for anybody no matter how successful you are and how many resources you have.”
John also shared his advice to people whose partners are going through the same thing, especially because “you don’t know internally what it feels like” as a man.
“You should read about it and understand what it is and really just be there to help,” he said. “You need to be present and you need to be compassionate. And we’re all learning and trying to figure it out as we go. At least do that and try to figure it out together.”
In her powerful essay for Glamour magazine earlier this month, Chrissy opened up about her struggle with postpartum depression for the first time, revealing she didn’t leave the house unless it was for a job.
“I couldn’t figure out why I was so unhappy,” she wrote. “I blamed it on being tired and possibly growing out of the role: ‘Maybe I’m just not a goofy person anymore. Maybe I’m just supposed to be a mom.'”
Chrissy added: “I’m speaking up now because I want people to know it can happen to anybody and I don’t want people who have it to feel embarrassed or to feel alone. I also don’t want to pretend like I know everything about postpartum depression, because it can be different for everybody.”
