Christie Brinkley
Actor
February 2, 1954 (72 years)
Christie Lee Brinkley (née Hudson; born February 2, 1954) is an American model, actress, illustrator, television personality, author, photographer, writer, designer, and activist.
Brinkley was born Christie Lee Hudson in Monroe, Michigan, on February 2, 1954, the daughter of Marjorie (née Bowling) and Herbert Hudson.
Her family moved to Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, where her mother Marjorie later met and married television writer Donald Brinkley in Bel Air, Los Angeles. Donald adopted Christie and her brother Greg Brinkley. During this time, the family lived in Malibu and then the Brentwood neighborhoods of Los Angeles. Brinkley was educated at Paul Revere Junior High School and attended Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles from 9th to 12th grade.
After graduation in 1972, she moved to Paris to study art.
Brinkley became a successful model, appearing 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, appeared on over 500 magazine covers, and signed contracts with major fashion and non-fashion brands.
Beyond modeling, she expanded into acting, illustration, writing, and activism for human and animal rights and the environment.
Brinkley has been married four times, including to musician Billy Joel between 1985 and 1994; she appeared in several of his music videos. Her fourth marriage, to architect Peter Cook, ended in a highly publicized 2008 divorce.
Magazines such as Allure and Men's Health have named Brinkley one of the most attractive women of all time.
Brinkley was born Christie Lee Hudson in Monroe, Michigan, on February 2, 1954, the daughter of Marjorie (née Bowling) and Herbert Hudson.
Her family moved to Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, where her mother Marjorie later met and married television writer Donald Brinkley in Bel Air, Los Angeles. Donald adopted Christie and her brother Greg Brinkley. During this time, the family lived in Malibu and then the Brentwood neighborhoods of Los Angeles. Brinkley was educated at Paul Revere Junior High School and attended Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles from 9th to 12th grade.
After graduation in 1972, she moved to Paris to study art.
Brinkley became a successful model, appearing 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, appeared on over 500 magazine covers, and signed contracts with major fashion and non-fashion brands.
Beyond modeling, she expanded into acting, illustration, writing, and activism for human and animal rights and the environment.
Brinkley has been married four times, including to musician Billy Joel between 1985 and 1994; she appeared in several of his music videos. Her fourth marriage, to architect Peter Cook, ended in a highly publicized 2008 divorce.
Magazines such as Allure and Men's Health have named Brinkley one of the most attractive women of all time.
Filmography
| 2019 | The Masked Singer (US) · as Lemur (archive Footage) |
| 2013 | |
| 2013 | The Goldbergs (2013) · as Aleah Welsh |
| 2010 | The 82nd Annual Academy Awards · as The Girl In The Ferrari |
| 2009 | Parks and Recreation · as Gayle Gergich |
| 2006 | Ugly Betty · as Penelope Graybridge |
| 2006 | |
| 2004 | Retrosexual: The '80s · as Cast |
| 1997 | Vegas Vacation · as Woman In Ferrari |
| 1996 | |
| 1989 | MMC · as Cast |
| 1988 | Powaqqatsi · as (archive Footage) |
| 1983 | National Lampoon's Vacation · as Girl In The Red Ferrari |
| 2025 | I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not · as Self |
| 2025 | Billy Joel: And So It Goes · as Self |
| 2025 | Dexter: Resurrection · as Christie Brinkley |
| 2024 | |
| 2024 | The Greatest Night in Pop · as Self |
| 2023 | Snake Oil · as Self - Celebrity Guest Advisor |
| 2022 | Sherri (2022) · as Self - Guest |
| 2021 | Nick Cannon · as Self |
| 2020 | History 101 · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show · as Self |
| 2019 | Tamron Hall · as Self - Guest |
| 2019 | American Style · as SelfOn Plex |
| 2019 | Milk · as Self |
| 2017 | American Beauty Star · as Self - JudgeOn Plex |
| 2016 | Nightcap · as Christie BrinkleyOn Plex |
| 2016 | Casablancas: The Man Who Loved Women · as Self |
| 2016 | Match Game (2016) · as Self - Panelist |
| 2015 | Donny! · as Christie Brinkley |
| 2014 | The Meredith Vieira Show · as Self |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon · as Self |
| 2012 | About Face: Supermodels Then and Now · as Herself |
| 2011 | Jack and Jill · as Christie Brinkley |
| 2011 | The Chew · as Self |
| 2011 | Dish Nation · as Self |
| 2011 | The 65th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2011 | |
| 2010 | The Talk · as Self |
| 2010 | Access Hollyood Live · as Self |
| 2009 | 30 for 30 · as Self |
| 2009 | The Dr. Oz Show · as Self |
| 2008 | The Doctors · as Self |
| 2008 | The Wendy Williams Show · as Self |
| 2006 | America's Game · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2005 | Dancing with the Stars · as Self - Audience |
| 2005 | Robot Chicken · as Christie Brinkley |
| 2004 | The Insider · as Self |
| 2004 | |
| 2003 | Extreme Makeover: Home Edition · as Self |
| 2002 | The Hamptons · as Self |
| 2001 | Billy Joel: The Essential Video Collection · as Self (segment "uptown Girl") |
| 2000 | BBC Breakfast · as Self - Model And Actress |
| 1999 | Loose Women · as Self |
| 1999 | Where Are They Now? · as Self |
| 1998 | Divas Live: An Honors Concert for VH1 Save the Music · as Self - Audience Member |
| 1997 | The View · as Self |
| 1996 | Access Hollywood · as Self |
| 1996 | The Rosie O'Donnell Show · as Self |
| 1994 | Extra · as Self |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien · as Self - Guest |
| 1992 | Mad About You · as Christie Brinkley |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno · as Self |
| 1991 | E! News · as Self |
| 1990 | Intimate Portrait · as Self |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark · as Self |
| 1988 | 48 Hours · as Self |
| 1986 | The Oprah Winfrey Show · as Self |
| 1984 | The 56th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 1982 | Late Night With David Letterman · as Self |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight · as Self |
| 1979 | CBS Sunday Morning With Jane Pauley · as Self |
| 1975 | Good Morning America · as Self - Guest |
| 1971 | Great Performances · as Self - Audience Member |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson · as Self |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show · as Self |
| 1956 | Tony Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 1952 | Today · as Self |