Christie Brinkley

Who is Christie Brinkley?

Christie Brinkley, the model who garnered fame from her appearance in the shootout on 1970 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues, is an American model, actress, and businesswoman.

Christie Brinkley: Birthday, Family, Facts

On February 2, 1954, Brinkley was born, and she grew up in Monroe, Michigan. Her parent’s name is Marjorie (nee Bowling ) and Herbert Hudson. She completed her education from Paul Revere Junior High School and later traveled to Paris to study art in 1973.

Early Profession and Career

Brinkley was fortunate to find American photographer Errol Sawyer, who discovered her in 1973. The moment turned the surfer girl’s life upside down. She was on the cover of the reputed magazines and became the brand ambassador of numerous products. On Over 500 magazines, Brinkley has appeared, and she has worked on magazines like US, Vogue, Newsweek, Rolling Stone and many more. Apart from that, she has worked on movies, including her first role in the ‘National Lampoon’s Vacation.’ Moreover, she has established her name in the Hollywood industry as an entrepreneur.

Christie Brinkley: Net Worth and Salary

With a net worth of $80 million, Christie lives a luxurious lifestyle. She is a model, actress, and entrepreneur by profession. She has appeared in numerous prestigious magazines and promoted quality brands. Moreover, her career began from mere coincidence which helped her accumulate a vast amount of net worth.

Christie Brinkley: Dating, Boyfriend, Married, Husband

In past Brinkley dated Oliver Chandon de Brailles, John Mellencamp. However it was 1973, she married for the first time to French artist Jean-Francois Allaux. The marriage ended after eight years of commitment. In 1983 Brinkley met Billy Joel and married in 1985 on a yacht on the Hudson River. The couple ended their relationship through a divorce in 1994. Her third husband’s name is Richard Taubman, who purposed her when she was still in a marital relation with Billy Joel. Together the couple has a son Jack Paris Brinkley Taubman. In 1995 the couple departed their separate ways. Peter Halsey Cook is her fourth husband, and the couple has a daughter Sailor Lee Brinkley Cook. Nevertheless, her fourth marriage could not last long, and the pair ended their relation in 2008.

Christie Brinkley: Height, Weight, Body Measurements

Brinkley is blessed with an ideal height of 5 feet 9 inch. Despite her age, Brinkley has kept her body weight maintained around 64 Kg. The hair color of Brinkley is blonde, and she has dazzling blue eyes.

Social Media Profiles

On social sites, Brinkley loves to upload pictures and stories. She has accumulated a considerable amount of fan following on social accounts. On Instagram, she has 533k followers, while 41.6k people follow Brinkley.