Christie Brinkley

Quick Facts

Full Name	Christie Brinkley
Occupation	Model
Date Of Birth	Feb 2, 1954(1954-02-02)
Age	70
Birthplace	Monroe
Country	United States
Birth City	Michigan
Horoscope	Aquarius

Christie Brinkley Biography

Christie Brinkley is one of the most popular and richest Model who was born on February 2, 1954 in Monroe, Michigan, United States. Supermodel who spent the last 25 seasons as the spokesperson for CoverGirl cosmetics. This was among the most long-running contracts in history of modeling.

She is a regular character in the National Cartoon’s Vacation films, where she plays the object of love and a desire for the main character of the film Clark Griswold, played by She has a recurring role in National Lampoon’s Vacation films, playing an object of lust and desire for the film’s main character Clark Griswold, played by Chevy Chase..

Christie Brinkley (born Christie Lee Hudson; February 2, 1954) is an American model, actress, and entrepreneur. Brinkley gained worldwide fame with her appearances in the late 1970s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues, ultimately appearing on an unprecedented three consecutive covers starting in 1979. She spent 25 years as the face of CoverGirl, has appeared on over 500 magazine covers, and has signed contracts with major brands—both fashion and non- fashion.

Brinkley was discovered in 1973 by American photographer Errol Sawyer in a post office in Paris. He took her first modeling pictures and introduced her to John Casablancas of Elite Model Management agency in Paris. Brinkley stated later: “I was basically a surfer girl from California. I never looked like a model.” After being introduced to Elite, where Brinkley met the fashion photographers Patrick Demarchelier and Mike Reinhardt who called Eileen Ford and told her about Brinkley, she returned to California, and by the end of a lunch meeting with Nina Blanchard (Eileen Ford affiliate in Los Angeles) she had been booked for three national ad campaigns.

She got married to She married Billy Joel in 1985 and they had a daughter together named Alexa. She was married to Peter Cook from 1996 to 2008 and the couple had a daughter named Sailor Brinkley Cook. She had a son named Jack with another ex-husband of hers, Richard Taubman. in 1985. They were blessed with a daughter, Alexa. They were married Peter Cook from 1996 to 2008. The couple had one daughter, who was named Sailor Brinkley Cook. She also had a son called Jack with an ex-husband from her, Richard Taubman.

Christie Brinkley Net Worth

Christie Brinkley is one of the richest Model from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Christie Brinkley 's net worth $100 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She began her studies in art when she relocated to Paris in 1973.

With several real estate properties in the Hamptons her net worth is believed to be at least $80 million.

Brinkley was born Christie Lee Hudson in Monroe, Michigan on February 2, 1954, the daughter of Marjorie (née Bowling) and Herbert Hudson. Her family moved to Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, where her mother Marjorie later met and married television writer Donald Brinkley in Bel Air, Los Angeles. Donald adopted Christie and her brother Greg Brinkley. During this time, the family lived in Malibu and then the Brentwood neighborhoods of Los Angeles. Brinkley was educated at Paul Revere Junior High School and attended Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles from 9th to 12th grade. After graduation in 1972, she moved to Paris, to study art.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Christie Brinkley height 5 ft 9 in Christie weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Christie Brinkley Dating?

According to our records, Christie Brinkley married to Peter Cook. As of December 1, 2023, Christie Brinkley’s is not dating anyone.

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Brinkley played her first role as an actress in the 1983 film National Lampoon’s Vacation as “The girl in the red Ferrari” opposite Chevy Chase; she reprised that role in the 1997 sequel Vegas Vacation. and later spoofed it in a 2008 DirecTV commercial using with footage from Vacation, and again in a 2015 Infiniti commercial as the wife in the Infiniti. (The blonde in the convertible for this spoof is model Scarlett Burke.) In 2011, she appeared as herself in the documentary, King of the Hamptons, which was produced by filmmaker, Dennis Michael Lynch. The film premiered at the 2010 Hamptons International Film Festival.

Facts & Trivia

Christie Ranked on the list of most popular Model. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Christie Brinkley celebrates birthday on February 2 of every year.

In 1989, Brinkley was, along with Cheryl Tiegs and Beverly Johnson, one of the three models featured as dolls produced by Matchbox Toys called The Real Model Collection. Brinkley illustrated the cover art for Billy Joel’s 1993 triple platinum album River of Dreams. For this, Rolling Stone awarded her the honor of “Best album cover of the year”.

Top Facts about Christie Brinkley

1. Christie Brinkley is an American model and actress.
2. She was born on February 2, 1954 in Michigan.
3. Brinkley has been featured on over 500 magazine covers.
4. She appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue for three consecutive years (1979-1981).
5. Brinkley has been married four times and has three children.
6. She is a vegetarian and advocates for animal rights.
7. In addition to modeling, she has acted in films and television shows.
8. Brinkley is also a writer, having authored several books including a memoir.
9. She is known for her philanthropic work with organizations such as UNICEF and the American Heart Association.
10. At age 63, she posed for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue again in 2017, alongside her daughters Alexa Ray Joel and Sailor Lee Brinkley-Cook.

Is Chuck Norris married to Christie Brinkley?

Had Chuck Norris actually been married to his Total Gym co-spokesperson Christie Brinkley, as the internet likes to tell you, it would have been pretty awkward when his real wife, Gena, had a cameo in one of their exercise equipment infomercials in 2009, as reported by Female First. But, nope.

Is Christie Brinkley adopted?

Donald adopted Christie and her brother Greg Brinkley. During this time, the family lived in Malibu and then the Brentwood neighborhoods of Los Angeles. Brinkley was educated at Paul Revere Junior High School and attended Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles from 9th to 12th grade.

Are Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley still friends?

Christie Brinkley Says She Still Has Singalongs with Ex-Husband Billy Joel. Christie Brinkley may have gotten divorced from ex-husband Billy Joel 25 years ago, but the two are now on good terms , to the point where Brinkley and Joel still host singalongs together.

Who is Christy blink Brinkley?

Christie Brinkley (née Christie Lee Hudson) is an American model. In 1976, she became the face of CoverGirl cosmetics. That same year, Brinkley began modeling for Sports Illustrated and appeared on the cover of three consecutive Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues in 1979, 1980 and 1981.

How old is Chuck Norris today?

82 years (March 10, 1940)