Chrissy Teigen Throws John Legend Under the Bus in Genesis' Super Bowl Ad Teaser

Hyundai-owned luxury automaker makes its Big Game debut

Be among trailblazing marketing pros at Brandweek this September 23–26 in Phoenix, Arizona. Experience incredible networking, insightful sessions and a boost of inspiration at ADWEEK’s ultimate brand event. Register by May 13 to save 35%.

Genesis, the luxury brand owned by Hyundai, will make its Super Bowl advertising debut with an ad starring Chrissy Teigen and John Legend.

The ad will launch Genesis’ first SUV, the GV80, as well as a new brand campaign called “Young Luxury.”

Genesis is the youngest luxury automaker, said the brand’s North America CEO Mark Del Rosso. So, he suggested in a statement, “Why not act our age and have a little fun?”

The choice of Teigen and Legend embodied the more humorous approach the brand was looking for. The

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Subscribe today!

To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber

View Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in