Private terminals & four nannies: Chrissy Teigen on what it's really like to be an A-list celebrity.

Ever since Instagram invented that little “ask me anything” box we’ve been getting to know influencers, media personalities and reality TV alumni in a whole new way.

But when it comes to the tier above – the one reserved for the private plane owners, multiple mansion owning, mega MEGA stars – we rarely get to hear much about the actual practicalities of their lives.

But model and TV personality Chrissy Teigen has done just that. She’s dishing all over the Twittersphere about what it’s like to be a full blown A-list celebrity – and it’s so bloody interesting.

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Chrissy started her late night Q&A with a bit of a peek at her junk drawer which… looks like a junk drawer.

“It’s celebrity question asking time! Ask me, your favourite A list celebrity anything you would like to know about being a super huge A list celebrity,” she tweeted out to her 12 million followers.

it’s celebrity question asking time! Ask me, your favorite A list celebrity anything you would like to know about being a super huge A list celebrity https://t.co/R5Sshc2O7H pic.twitter.com/ppEfNnqHB2

— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019

To save you scrolling into the depths of Twitter, we’ve helpfully compiled a list of the most interesting questions and answers.

You’re welcome.

1. They’re super insecure.

We were under the impression A-listers were sitting in their mansions feeling super smug but… no. Chrissy is constantly in a state of fear that she’s going to lose it all.

Lol no. I sit around thinking how everyone hates me and is mad at me and how I’m about to be cancelled https://t.co/mcPj9uk8lr

— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019

2. They all have some weird rider that they have to have in their dressing room.

From Van Halen’s M&Ms with all the brown ones removed to Mariah Carey’s bottles of Evian water, celebrity riders are well documented.

It seems when you get to that level of famous you just can’t… help yourself?

Even Chrissy admits to this weirdness. I mean who needs ranch in their dressing room. WHO?!

My only weirdo thing is buttermilk hidden valley ranch, not from the bottle and not the dip. The package, marked buttermilk https://t.co/48UE2YODgR

— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019

3. They’ve got a s**t load of help.

Ok, we knew A-listers had some help and all but FOUR NANNIES? What the heck?

We have 4 incredible people, not all at once. One will rotate and stay through the night. https://t.co/aSC4NB301H

— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019

4. They don’t have to pay a single electricity bill and seriously?

FML.

Life admin tasks like paying gas/electricity/rent/mortgage are the worst. Imagine just being sent a summary and not even blinking an eye about how you’re going to pay for something?

I have a business accountant who handles everything and sends me summaries of my spending/income. I don’t get mail. https://t.co/xHqSC4qfZk

— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019

5. They have secret accounts and WE KNEW IT.

We know this one sounds obvious, of course they do…but we’re still shook.

yes https://t.co/AlBQHZUF59

— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019

6. Paparazzi are the pits.

Thankfully, it’s not quite so bad here in Australia but the American paps sound next level crazy.

if you’re nice to them, they’re good to you. one time I dodged one for miles and hid in an alley. he found me. I lept from my car, shaking and crying that he had a gps on my car. he was so kind and I ended up feeling terrible. it’s a job. https://t.co/or9Vr96il8

— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019

7. Awards shows are also the pits.

They are super fun to watch in terms of fashion but my god they’re long, and we only watch them via screens. Imagine sitting in an auditorium for that long?

Sheesh.

unbelievably boring and you are pulled in 100 different directions and yelled at to sit down. the bar is never close to you and everyone is so mean to seat fillers, I dunno why anyone wants to do it https://t.co/U7tuzWTA0L

— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019

8. Holidays aren’t really… holidays.

I mean we might check the occasional work email, but generally on holidays us normal folk get to recharge and relax. Unfortunately when you’re stupidly famous you never get to completely switch off.

Depends! Some places are notorious for beach photos and I’m super paranoid but there’s nothing that can be done even if you have security. Some resorts call photogs. It sucks. But whatever it’s life! https://t.co/egRXCj0aqd

— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019

9. They can’t just pop down to the shops.

But they also don’t have to… pop down to the shops. It’d be like having Deliveroo for EVERYTHING.

I go maybe once a month or less, only if I worked earlier and have my hair and makeup done already https://t.co/PLRhShv12y

— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019

10. They’ve got the guilts.

Well, Chrissy has the guilts… not all celebrities are made equal.

money https://t.co/nFDDv7CqxW

— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019

11. THEY DON’T HAVE TO DO THEIR OWN CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

Christmas shopping and grocery shopping are the single two most annoying chores. Fact.

assistant does a lot but it’s funny when it’s the assistant’s bday and you gotta go yourself https://t.co/XCQpFWowDX

— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019

12. They don’t fly with us plebs.

So THIS is how they always manage to look so damn good when they are at the airport. (I mean, that and the first class ride and all.)

there is a terminal a mile from the airport that you pay membership for. they do the same security privately and take you to the plane in a car. I know. I know. https://t.co/BtFaTBaMKh

— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019

13. They ride the perks.

Look, we’d be saying this all in one go too.

I make reservations and don’t give them the option to say no. “Hi it’s Chrissy Teigen and id like to make a reservation for 2 for John legend, do you have any availability?” if you just say “hi can I make a reservation for 2?” they say no. gotta say it all at once https://t.co/31GsnRw3KJ

— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019

14. Their kids get special attention.

Calling all humans with small humans. Imagine not being terrified about flying with your child. IMAGINE?

no one gives my kids nasty looks on the plane. if anything, they’re creepily nice and it is crazy unfair because they are just as annoying as other kids on a plane https://t.co/J1T1lpmNI2

— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019

15. It’s not all it’s cracked up to be.

To be honest, 15 questions in and we’re starting to get the vibe that being a celebrity is pretty damn isolating.

it is good because I am comfortable but I have an awesome life and zero life all at the same time https://t.co/HNZeFYLXRf

— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 9, 2019

What would you like to know about A-list celebrity life? Let us know in the comments below.