Christie Brinkley is a famous American supermodel with 30 years of experience modeling for Ford. She was the first model to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated for three consecutive years and has a long-term deal with Cover Girl cosmetics. Brinkley has appeared in advertisements for many products and has been on over 500 magazine covers. She is also known for her charitable work and fitness expertise. Christie Brinkley continues to pursue her interests and was selected as one of People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People.
Christie Brinkley is one of America’s most easily recognizable supermodels. A blue-eyed blonde known for her flawless-looking skin, Brinkley has 30 years of experience modeling Ford. She has the distinction of being the first model to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated for three consecutive years. Christie Brinkley is also known for her long-term deal with Cover Girl cosmetics.
Born Christie Lee Hudson on February 2, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan, Christie was discovered modeling at age 18 in Paris, France. She was studying art in Paris at the time and is fluent in French. Brinkley received the Cover Girl modeling contract, her first contract as a model, in 1976 at the age of 22. This turned out to be the longest contract in modeling history and Christie helped the Cover Girl cosmetics brand become a success.
Christie Brinkley has appeared in advertisements for many products such as Max Factor, Diet Coke, MasterCard, Chanel No 19, Noxema and Vogue Patterns. She has appeared on more than 500 magazine covers during her career. Christie also appeared in several films such as 1983’s National Lampoon’s Vacation and the sequel Vegas Vacation. Her television credits include the sitcom Mad About You. In 1992, Christie wrote and hosted her own show on CNN called Living in the 90s with Christie Brinkley.
Christie has three children, one from each of her three marriages. She has appeared in several music videos including those of her ex-husband, the famous musician Billy Joel. Christie Brinkley is known for her charitable work and has received a humanitarian award from The March of Dimes. Other organizations Christie has partnered with include The Make a Wish Foundation and Standing for the Truth About Radiation (STAR).
Fitness is an area of focus for Christie’s and she is the author of New York Times Bestselling, Christie Brinkley’s Guide to Outdoor Fitness and Beauty. She has also launched a successful eyewear brand called Christie Brinkley Perspectives. Now in her 50s, Christie continues to grace magazine covers and pursue her other interests. People Magazine selected Christie Brinkley as one of the 100 Most Beautiful People.
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