Quick Info
| Profession | Model, actress, entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 02/02/1954 |
| Age | 72 years |
| Birthplace | Monroe, Michigan, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Christie Brinkley
20/10/2026
Christie Brinkley opened her personal archive of letters, journals and home movies for Uptown Girl: The Christie Brinkley Story, a three-part docuseries about her life. The series, which covers her early years as an artist in Paris and Europe, was presented as a key title at the MIPCOM market in Cannes.
12/10/2026
Christie Brinkley was honoured with a handprint ceremony on the Chemin des Étoiles, Cannes' walk of fame. The event took place during the Cannes festival period, where she also attended the Uptown Girl photo call the following day.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Christie Brinkley, born Christie Lee Hudson, is an American model and actress known for her many magazine covers and her long run of Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue covers. She has also worked as an illustrator, television host, author, photographer, designer and animal rights and environmental activist. |
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| Early Life | She was raised in the Los Angeles area after her mother later married television writer Don Brinkley, who adopted her. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 9.5 in (177 cm) |
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| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Hair Colour | Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Schooling | Attended Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles from grades 9 to 12, graduating in 1972 |
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| Further Study | Moved to Paris after graduation to study art |
Personal Life
| Health | Announced in 2024 that she had basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer, and had it surgically removed |
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| Residence Notes | Has described herself as a surfer girl from California in her early years |
Relationships & More
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Family
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| Stepfather | Don Brinkley, television writer |
| Siblings | Greg Brinkley (brother) |
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Career
| Discovery and Start | Discovered in 1973 by an American photographer while studying art and working as an illustrator; signed with Elite Model Management |
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| Modelling | Moved to New York and joined Ford Model Agency; appeared on Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue covers in 1979, 1980 and 1981 |
| Endorsements | Held a 25-year contract with CoverGirl, one of the longest cosmetics contracts in modelling history; appeared on more than 500 magazine covers |
| Television | Hosted the CNN lifestyle programme Living in the 90's with Christie Brinkley in 1992 |
| Acting | Played her first acting role in the 1983 film National Lampoon's Vacation |
| Stage | Made her stage debut as Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago in 2011 |
| Publishing | Wrote and illustrated Christie Brinkley's Outdoor Fitness and Beauty book in 1983; authored the memoir Uptown Girl |
| Other | Was one of three models honoured as Matchbox dolls in 1989 as part of The Real Model Collection |
| Recent Honour | Received a handprint on the Chemin des Étoiles in Cannes, France, in October 2026 |
Style Quotient
| Notable Campaigns | Known for her iconic swimsuit covers and CoverGirl campaigns; revisited her 1978 Black Velvet Whisky advertisement look for a 2026 campaign with the brand |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Survived a serious helicopter crash in 1994 | |
| 2. Was once considered for Dancing with the Stars but withdrew during rehearsals due to a wrist injury | |
| 3. Has been ranked among the wealthiest models in published lists | |
| 4. Has been named one of the most attractive women of all time by several magazines |
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