Christie Brinkley

Brief: Name – Christie Brinkley Profession – mother, model, artist, writer, designer, actress, philanthropist Hometown – Detroit, Mich. Resides – Long Island, N.Y. Born – February 2, 1954

Appearing on more than 500 magazine covers since the start of her career, Christie Brinkley is one of the most successful and recognizable models in the world. In addition to modeling, Brinkley is known for her work in film, the arts and her dedication to philanthropic, environmental and political causes.

During her illustrious modeling career, Brinkley has been the face of many famous campaigns including Chanel No. 19, MasterCard, CoverGirl, Healthy Choice, Clairol and Revlon. She has graced the cover of countless magazines including Sports Illustrated, has posed for three National Milk Mustache ads and was selected as one of People magazine’s “100 Most Beautiful People” in 2006.

Brinkley is also known for her love of health and fitness. A spokesperson for Total Gym, she has appeared in several celebrity sporting events and her 1985 book, Christie Brinkley’s Outdoor Beauty and Fitness Guide. topped the New York Times Best Seller list.

In her already busy schedule, Brinkley devotes much of her time to charity work. She has received recognition for her involvement with organizations including The March of Dimes, The Make a Wish Foundation of NY and UNICEF. She recently joined the Board of Directors of STAR (Standing for Truth about Radiation) and has spent much of her time speaking on its behalf.

Brinkley currently lives on Long Island, New York with her children, Sailor Lee and Jack Paris. Her daughter, Alexa Ray Joel, is a talented singer and songwriter whose premier album, Sketches (2006), was met with great critical acclaim.

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