Jan 23, 2008, 13:30 GMT
John Legend says people assume his model girlfriends are "dumb" because they are so attractive.
01/04/2008 - John Legend - © PRN / PR Photos
The 'Ordinary People' singer - who has dated a string of supermodels and is currently romancing Thai-Norwegian beauty Christine Teigen - complains people think he is only interested in Christine because of her looks.
Legend told the New York Daily News newspaper: "People are automatically condescending. They expect Christine to be dumb and say, 'Oh you're just dating a dumb girl because she's hot.'
"But people judge you either way. If you're dating a girl who's kind of regular, you hear, 'Why are you dating her?' I don't get caught up in it. I'm more concerned with my happiness."
The Grammy award-winning artist - who previously dated Brazilian model Danielle Abreu - also insisted he will not date famous women, because he doesn't want to be part of a celebrity couple.
Legend, 29, said: "I've never tried to date a celebrity. I don't need the extra attention. I don't want pictures taken of me every time I step out of the house."
But sources claim American-born Teigen - who has modelled for Billabong and Rock and Republic - feels the opposite and loves to be in the spotlight.
An insider said: "She dreams of superstardom and demands to be the centre of attention."
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