Christie Brinkley

Christie Brinkley
Christie Brinkley
	Brinkley at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival
Born	Christie Lee Hudson; February 2, 1954; Monroe, Michigan, U.S.
Occupations	Model; actress; entrepreneur;
Years active	1973–present
Height	5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (177 cm)
Spouses	François Allaux ; (m. 1973; div. 1981); Billy Joel ; (m. 1985; div. 1994); Richard Taubman ; (m. 1994; div. 1995); Peter Cook ; (m. 1996; div. 2008);
Children	3, including Alexa Ray Joel and Sailor Brinkley Cook

Christie Lee Brinkley (née Hudson; born February 2, 1954) is an American model. Brinkley appeared on an unprecedented three consecutive covers of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues in 1979, 1980, and 1981. 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 went on to work as an actress, illustrator, television personality, photographer, writer, designer, and activist for human and animal rights and the environment. Brinkley has been married four times, including to musician Billy Joel between 1985 and 1994, having appeared in several of his music videos. Her fourth marriage, to architect Peter Cook, ended in a much-publicized 2008 divorce. Magazines such as Allure and Men's Health have named Brinkley one of the most attractive women of all time.

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