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Christie Brinkley

Also known as: The Uptown Girl More info on her aliases

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Christie Brinkley Biography

Personal

Age: 71 years young
Born: Tuesday 2nd of February 1954
Years active: 1973-present (started around 19 years old; 52 years active)
Birthplace: Monroe, Michigan, United States
Nationality: (American)
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Professions: Actress, Supermodel
Sexuality: Straight

Body

Hair color: Blonde
Eye color: Blue
Height: 5'9" (or 175 cm)
Weight: 125 lbs (or 57 kg)
Body type: Slim
Measurements: 36-24-36
Bra/cup size: 36C show conversions
Boobs: Real/Natural
Tattoos: None
Piercings: None

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Instagram follower count: 908k (as of June 2025)

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About Christie Brinkley

Christie Lee Hudson was born on February 2, 1954, in Monroe, Michigan, to Marjorie Hudson, a television writer, and Herbert Hudson, a television executive. After her parents’ divorce, she moved to Los Angeles with her mother, who married TV producer Don Brinkley, adopting his surname. Raised with her brother Greg in Brentwood, she attended Palisades High School and Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles, graduating in 1972. She moved to Paris at 18 to study art, where she was scouted by photographer Errol Sawyer in a post office in 1973, leading to her signing with Elite Model Management. Brinkley is of English, German, and Irish descent, with her family rooted in the U.S. She has occasionally referenced her Midwestern origins as grounding her approachable persona. She is primarily known as Christie Brinkley, with no widely used aliases. In the 1970s and 1980s, she was dubbed “The Uptown Girl” after her role in Billy Joel’s music video, a nickname tied to her all-American beauty.

Brinkley rose to fame in the late 1970s and 1980s as a supermodel, embodying wholesome glamour. She appeared on over 500 magazine covers, including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Glamour, and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, where she landed three consecutive covers (1979, 1980, 1981), a first for the magazine. Her campaigns included CoverGirl (a 25-year contract), Chanel, and Prell, and she walked runways for Halston and Bill Blass. A key moment was her 1979 Sports Illustrated cover, shot in the Seychelles, which made her a household name. Unlike some peers, she did not work with Victoria’s Secret, focusing on accessible beauty brands. Brinkley continued modeling, appearing in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (2017, at age 63) and Vogue Italia (2023).

Brinkley signed with Elite Model Management in Paris in 1973, later working with Ford Models and IMG Models in New York. She maintained long-term agency relationships through her career. Her editorial work includes Vogue (multiple editions), Harper’s Bazaar, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Cosmopolitan, People, and Esquire. A favorite of photographers like Patrick Demarchelier and Francesco Scavullo, she defined 1980s glamour. Her Sports Illustrated covers were featured in the magazine’s 50th-anniversary exhibition (2014).

Brinkley has a vibrant social media presence, with over 800,000 Instagram followers (@christiebrinkley). She shares modeling throwbacks, family moments, and promotions for her Bellissima Prosecco and skincare lines, engaging fans with her youthful energy and positivity.

At 5’9” with blonde hair and blue eyes, Brinkley’s measurements were approximately 34"-24"-34" during her peak, with a 34C bra size. Known for her radiant smile, toned physique, and golden hair, she has admitted to minor cosmetic procedures like Botox and fillers but emphasizes fitness and diet for her appearance. She has no known tattoos or piercings.

Brinkley’s appeal lies in her timeless beauty and infectious optimism. Fans and brands, like CoverGirl, praise her as “America’s sweetheart” for her approachable charm and professionalism. Her bright smile, athletic build, and vibrant energy are often highlighted, with her ageless look setting her apart.

Her net worth is estimated at $100 million, earned through modeling, endorsements (CoverGirl, Total Gym), her Bellissima Prosecco brand, Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare, and real estate investments in the Hamptons. She was a top-earning model in the 1980s, with her CoverGirl contract among the longest in beauty history.

Brinkley faced minor controversies, including public scrutiny over her divorces and a 1994 helicopter crash with ex-husband Richard Taubman, which drew media attention. Her 2008 divorce from Peter Cook was highly publicized due to his infidelity, but she maintained a dignified response. Her advocacy for vegetarianism and anti-fur campaigns has occasionally sparked debate but aligns with her values.

Her acting roles include National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983, as the Girl in the Ferrari), Vegas Vacation (1997), and Jack and Jill (2011, cameo). She starred in Billy Joel’s music videos Uptown Girl (1983), Keeping the Faith (1984), and A Matter of Trust (1986). Brinkley appeared on TV in Mad About You (1994), Parks and Recreation (2012), and Nightcap (2017). She competed on Dancing with the Stars (2019, withdrawing due to injury) and guest-starred on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The View, and Today, discussing her career and wellness. She featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: 50 Years of Beautiful (2014) and American Beauty Star (2017, as a guest judge).

Brinkley was married four times: to artist Jean-François Allaux (1973–1981), musician Billy Joel (1985–1994), with whom she has a daughter, Alexa Ray Joel (born 1985), developer Richard Taubman (1994–1995), with whom she has a son, Jack (born 1995), and architect Peter Cook (1996–2008), with whom she has a daughter, Sailor Cook (born 1998). She lives in the Hamptons and Manhattan, supporting her children’s careers, including Alexa’s music and Sailor’s modeling.

Brinkley’s legacy lies in her iconic Sports Illustrated covers and her role as a beauty industry trailblazer. Her CoverGirl tenure made her a household name, influencing models like Kathy Ireland. She supports charities like UNICEF, Smile Train, and PETA, and her vegetarian lifestyle inspired wellness trends. Her book Timeless Beauty (2015) promoted healthy aging.

As of 2025, Brinkley models occasionally, appearing in campaigns for her Bellissima Prosecco and skincare lines. She promotes her brands on Instagram, engages in philanthropy, and supports her children, particularly Sailor’s modeling. She remains a fitness advocate, sharing workouts and maintaining her status as an ageless icon in fashion and beauty.

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Just checked out her Instagram and she is still hot at 71!

Posted by Raelian_Star 2025-07-23 00:37  🛈  

She's before my time but I'm gonna give christie her flowers, one of the hottest 80s chicks i ever seen, she a legend

Posted by yahmon6 2025-05-12 06:50  🛈  

One of my young teenage fanatises was being there with Christie as she went skinny dipping in the pool in National Lampoons. Still gets me aroused now thinking about her naked and wet.

Posted by LuvenYuu 2024-01-02 04:52  🛈  

Classic Beauty

Posted by azeri98 2020-05-23 01:04  🛈  

My wife also is 62 years old - but Christie is the hottest and most sexy woman of that age. And still wearing high heels! Waaauw, I have some hot dreams in the future. Kisses

Posted by Etienne 2016-09-30 11:26  🛈