About Christie Brinkley
An American model, actress, & businesswoman, Christie Brinkley is famous for appearing on over 500 Magazine covers, notably a series of "Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues" and she is known for being the face of the American Cosmetics company "CoverGirl" for 25 years. Christie Brinkley is famous for starring in several films and TV series such as "National Lampoon's Vacation", "Jack and Jill", "Vegas Vacation", "The All-New Mickey Mouse Club", "Mad About You".
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In 1983, She made her acting debut in the film "National Lampoon's
Vacation". She performed in the long-running musical "Chicago" as "Roxie
Hart" and she also reprised her role in "Vegas Vacation" (1997). In 2011, she made a guest appearance on the sitcom "Parks and Recreation" and her television credits also include "Mad About You", "Celebrity Weddings InStyle" and "Living in the 90s". She has also established her own chain of businesses which include real estate, eyewear, hair extensions, and beauty products. In 2018, she was named the FN Style Influencer of the Year and also been named one of the most attractive women in the world. She has also won many awards such as the "Hear Award", "Humanitarian Award", "Positively Beautiful Award", "Merit Awards".
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Early Life and Family
Christie Lee Hudson took birth in Monroe, Michigan, U.S. According to Brinkley's birth year, her exact age is 67 years old as of 2021. She was born on 2 February 1954. She has English, German, Irish, & Scottish ancestry. Thus, her ethnicity is Mixed. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius and her race is white. Moreover, she holds American nationality.
Christie Brinkley's parents are Herbert Hunson (Mother) and Marjorie Hudson (Father). Her family moved to Canoga park, Los Angeles, where her mother later married television writer Don Brinkeley, who adopted her and her brother Greg Brinkley.
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As per the media sources, she completed her school education at Paul Revere Junior High school. Later, she attended Le Lycee Francais De Los Angeles graduating in 1972. Then, she moved to Paris to study art.
Christie Brinkley Married Life
Beautiful and successful Christie Brinkley was a married and divorced woman. Currently, she is single and enjoying her life to the fullest. She had relationships with many high-profile men in the past. She has been married four times. In 1973, her first marriage was with French artist Jean-Francois Allaux (ended in 1981). After that, she got married to musician Billy Joel between 1985 and 1994. Similarly, Brinkley's third husband's name was Richard Taubman. In 1996, she got married architect Peter Halsey Cook but got divorced in 2008. She has a gorgeous daughter; Sailor Lee Brinkley-Cook and Alexa Ray Joel along with a son Jack Paris Brinkley Cook. Her sexual orientation is straight.
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Christie Brinkley Net Worth
Christie Brinkley is an American model, actress, and entrepreneur, who has a net worth of $110 million as of 2021. Her major source of income from her modeling and acting career. However, she is also a photographer, writer, designer, and also appeared in several TV commercials. She is making a cool salary from her work. As of 2019, her net worth is estimated at $80 million.
Body Measurement - Height & Weight
Christie Brinkley has a slim body build that perfectly matches her body weight around 64Kg (141 Ibs). She has blue eyes and blonde hair color. She stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm). Further, she used to wear 6 US dress sizes, 34C bra sizes, 8 US shoe sizes, and her body measurement is 37-25-35. She had injured in Colorado in 1994 in a country skiing helicopter crash and also suffered hip pain. She has to replace a hip in 2021. She had also gone through some plastic surgery procedures.
Awards and Achievements
- "Merit Awards"
- "Broadway Beacon Award"
- "Humanitarian Award"
- "Spirit of Achievement Award"
- "Heart Award"
- "Positively Beautiful Award"
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Books List
- 2015- "Timeless Beauty: Over 100 Tips, Secrets, and Shortcuts to Looking Great
- 1983-"Christie Brinkley's Outdoor Beauty & Fitness Book"
Filmography and Television Shows / Series
- 1983- "National Lampoon's Vacation"
- 1992- "Living in the '90s With Christie Brinkley"
- 1997- "Vegas Vacation"
- 2002- "The Hamptons"
- 2012- "About Face: Supermodels Then and Now"
- 2017- "American Beauty Star"
- 1988- "Powaqqatsi"
- 1982- "Young Dost in Love"
- 2016- "Casablancas: The Man Who Loved Women"
- 2013- "No Mas"
