Chrissy Teigen’s Kids Adorably React to Seeing Her on TV: “That’s Momma!”

Chrissy Teigen pictured alongside a clip of her children Esti and Wren watching her on ‘Star Search’.
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NEED TO KNOW

• Chrissy Teigen filmed her youngest children, Esti, 3, and Wren, 2, watching her on Netflix’s revival of Star Search.
• The model and cookbook author joins Jelly Roll and Sarah Michelle Gellar as judges for the talent show competition, while Anthony Anderson hosts the five-week live event.
• Esti and Wren initially appeared confused but excitedly reacted to seeing their mother on screen.

On January 22, 2023, Chrissy Teigen shared an engaging Instagram clip of her children, Esti and Wren, engrossed in her performance on Netflix’s Star Search. In the adorable video, the young siblings can be seen watching their mother on screen.

The historic talent show, which launched on January 20, features Teigen on the judging panel alongside Jelly Roll and Sarah Michelle Gellar, while Anthony Anderson serves as host. The revival is set to run for five weeks.

In the video, Esti and Wren are seen sitting together on a sofa as the show plays. Wren voices his concern, asking, “Is it scary?” Teigen reassures him, responding, “No it’s not scary. Look at it, it’s mommy,” as she turns her phone to show them the screen where she walks onto the stage alongside her co-judges.

Initially, Esti and Wren seem unimpressed and slightly perplexed. “That’s mommy, you guys,” Teigen explains. Wren appears confused, asking, “Why? Who?” and expressing his confusion that their mother was both on screen and with them in the room. He then declares, “We’re watching the show!”

Teigen’s delight is palpable as she responds, “Yeah!” The moment turns joyous when Esti finally recognizes her, exclaiming, “That’s momma! That’s mommy!” Teigen echoes their enthusiasm, celebrating their realization.

Teigen humorously captioned the video, “The reviews are in! @starsearchnetflix is 1, not scary and 2, that’s mommy (delayed).”

Teigen, who shares her children—including 9-year-old Luna and 7-year-old Miles—with husband John Legend, showcases a heartfelt family moment amidst their busy lives.

(L-R) Chrissy Teigen, Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Anthony Anderson on ‘Star Search’.

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Teigen was confirmed as a judge for Star Search earlier this month, with the show’s finale set to air on February 17. A description from Netflix notes each episode will showcase emerging talents in various categories, including music, dance, and comedy, as they compete for their chance at fame.

The original Star Search aired from 1983 to 1995, with a brief revival from 2003 to 2004. The show notably featured future stars like Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Dave Chappelle, and Adam Sandler before they gained widespread recognition.