Chrissy Teigen's run in with a racist paparazzo shook the internet

Here's more proof that it's hard being a celebrity.

Chrissy Teigen, chef/model/role model, has never failed to be one of the most relatable celebrities in the modern era. From posting pictures of her stretch marks to not holding back when it comes to the haters, Teigen has a proven that she can be a relatable, likable human. It would be hard to imagine someone saying hurtful things to the woman who brought us the adorable bundle that is baby Luna.

Well, Teigen shocked the internet yesterday when she recounted an incident in which, upon landing in New York City, a paparazzo verbally attacked her and husband John Legend with racist comments.

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Teigen was especially shocked with the paparazzo's behavior because she said she was very nice and spoke to him before the insults flew.

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The model's fans flocked to her side and asked why she didn't fight back. Teigen explained that some of the paparazzi love when celebrities' lose their cool on film.

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Teigen ended her story saying that the paparazzo's identity will be known whenever he decides to show the video.

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We apologize for the horrid trolls you have to interact with, Ms. Teigen. Keep handling them with class.