History of Christie Brinkley in Timeline
Christie Brinkley is an American model renowned for her successful and enduring career. She gained prominence with three consecutive Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue covers (1979-1981). Brinkley's career includes a 25-year tenure as the face of CoverGirl, appearances on over 500 magazine covers, and partnerships with various major fashion and non-fashion brands, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the modeling and entertainment industries.
February 2, 1954: Christie Brinkley Born
On February 2, 1954, Christie Lee Brinkley (née Hudson) was born. She is an American model.
1972: Moved to Paris
In 1972, Christie Brinkley moved to Paris to study art after graduation.
1973: Married Jean-François Allaux
In 1973, Christie Brinkley married French artist Jean-François Allaux.
1973: Discovered in Paris
In 1973, Christie Brinkley was discovered in a Paris post office by photographer Errol Sawyer.
1979: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover
In 1979, Christie Brinkley appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
1979: Met Peter Cook
In 1979, Christie Brinkley met Peter Cook when he was modeling.
1980: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover
In 1980, Christie Brinkley appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue for the second time.
1981: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover
In 1981, Christie Brinkley appeared on her third consecutive cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
1981: Divorced Jean-François Allaux
In 1981, Christie Brinkley divorced French artist Jean-François Allaux.
1982: Relationship with Olivier Chandon de Brailles
In 1982, Christie Brinkley had a relationship with Olivier Chandon de Brailles.
1983: Appeared on Today Show
In 1983, Christie Brinkley appeared on the Today Show in a four-part segment featuring beauty tips.
1983: Met Billy Joel
In 1983, Christie Brinkley met Billy Joel in St. Barts.
1983: First acting role in National Lampoon's Vacation
In 1983, Christie Brinkley played her first acting role in the film National Lampoon's Vacation.
1983: Published Outdoor Beauty and Fitness Book
In 1983, Christie Brinkley wrote and illustrated a book on health and beauty titled Christie Brinkley's Outdoor Beauty and Fitness Book.
March 23, 1985: Married Billy Joel
On March 23, 1985, Christie Brinkley married Billy Joel on a yacht on the Hudson River.
December 29, 1985: Birth of Alexa Ray Joel
On December 29, 1985, Christie Brinkley and Billy Joel's daughter, Alexa Ray Joel, was born.
1985: Married Billy Joel
In 1985, Christie Brinkley married musician Billy Joel.
1989: Modeled as a doll for The Real Model Collection
In 1989, Christie Brinkley was one of the three models featured as dolls produced by Matchbox Toys called The Real Model Collection.
1991: Ideal All-American Look
In 1991, Christie Brinkley was considered to have an ideal, all-American look by Allure magazine.
1992: Living in the 90s - With Christie Brinkley
In 1992, Christie Brinkley began her own television series Living in the 90s — With Christie Brinkley on CNN.
1993: Illustrated Billy Joel's Album Cover
In 1993, Christie Brinkley illustrated the cover art for Billy Joel's River of Dreams album.
March 1994: Designed Eyewear Line
In March 1994, Christie Brinkley helped design her line of prescription glasses and sunglasses called Christie Brinkley Perspectives.
April 1, 1994: Helicopter Crash
On April 1, 1994, Christie Brinkley survived a helicopter crash during a ski trip in Telluride, Colorado.
May 1994: Proposed to by Richard Taubman
In May 1994, Christie Brinkley was proposed to by Richard Taubman while still married to Billy Joel.
August 1994: Divorced Billy Joel
In August 1994, Christie Brinkley and Billy Joel divorced.
December 22, 1994: Married Richard Taubman
On December 22, 1994, Christie Brinkley married Richard Taubman in Telluride, Colorado.
1994: Divorced Billy Joel
In 1994, Christie Brinkley divorced Billy Joel.
June 2, 1995: Birth of Jack Paris Brinkley
On June 2, 1995, Christie Brinkley and Richard Taubman's son, Jack Paris Brinkley, was born.
August 1996: Engaged to Peter Cook
In August 1996, Christie Brinkley and Peter Cook announced their engagement.
September 21, 1996: Married Peter Cook
On September 21, 1996, Christie Brinkley married architect Peter Cook.
1997: Reprised role in Vegas Vacation
In 1997, Christie Brinkley reprised her role in the sequel Vegas Vacation.
1997: Total Gym Infomercials
Since 1997, Christie Brinkley has appeared in infomercials promoting Total Gym equipment with Chuck Norris.
July 2, 1998: Birth of Sailor Lee Brinkley Cook
On July 2, 1998, Christie Brinkley and Peter Cook's daughter, Sailor Lee Brinkley Cook, was born.
1998: One of 100 Sexiest Women
In 1998, Playboy readers voted Christie Brinkley one of the 100 Sexiest Women of the 20th century.
1998: Released Signature Fragrance
In Spring 1998, Christie Brinkley released her own signature fragrance, Believe.
1998: Donations to Democratic Party
Since 1998, Christie Brinkley has donated nearly $1,000,000 to organizations and candidates of the Democratic Party.
2000: Delegate at Democratic National Convention
In 2000, Christie Brinkley served as a delegate at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles.
2005: Featured in Sports Illustrated's Hall of Fame
In 2005, Christie Brinkley was featured in Sports Illustrated's 40th Anniversary Issue's Hall of Fame.
2005: Re-signed with CoverGirl
In 2005, CoverGirl re-signed Christie Brinkley for mature skin product advertisements.
July 2006: Planned Separation from Peter Cook
In July 2006, Christie Brinkley's representative announced her planned separation from Peter Cook.
2007: Promotions for New York Islanders
In 2007, Christie Brinkley showed support for the New York Islanders by writing a blog for NHL.com and filming a commercial.
July 2008: Settlement with Peter Cook
In July 2008, Christie Brinkley and Peter Cook reached a settlement.
September 12, 2008: Divorce from Peter Cook
On September 12, 2008, Accounts differ as to whether Christie Brinkley divorced Peter Cook.
October 3, 2008: Divorce from Peter Cook
On October 3, 2008, Accounts differ as to whether Christie Brinkley divorced Peter Cook.
2008: Promoted National Family Fitness Day
In 2008, Christie Brinkley promoted National Family Fitness Day with Xbox 360 at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
2008: DirecTV Commercial
In 2008, Christie Brinkley spoofed her role in 'Vacation' in a DirecTV commercial.
2008: Divorce from Peter Cook
In 2008, Christie Brinkley's divorce from architect Peter Cook was highly publicized.
2010: King of the Hamptons Premiered
In 2010, the documentary King of the Hamptons premiered at the Hamptons International Film Festival.
April 8, 2011: Stage Debut as Roxie Hart
On April 8, 2011, Christie Brinkley made her stage debut as Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago in New York.
2011: Appeared in King of the Hamptons
In 2011, Christie Brinkley appeared as herself in the documentary King of the Hamptons.
2011: One of the Hottest Women of All-Time
In 2011, Men's Health named Christie Brinkley one of the "100 Hottest Women of All-Time."
December 2012: Co-hosted Anderson Live
In December 2012, Christie Brinkley co-hosted Anderson Live and danced with Gilles Marini.
2013: One of 10 Hottest Hollywood Women In Their 50s
In 2013, Pop-topia.com named Christie Brinkley No. 1 on their list of "10 Hottest Hollywood Women In Their 50s".
2014: Featured in Sports Illustrated 50th Anniversary Issue
In 2014, Christie Brinkley was featured in the Sports Illustrated 50th Anniversary The Legends issue.
September 2015: Relationship with John Mellencamp
In September 2015, Christie Brinkley was in a relationship with John Mellencamp.
2015: Infiniti Commercial
In 2015, Christie Brinkley appeared in an Infiniti commercial as the wife in the Infiniti.
August 2016: Separation from John Mellencamp
In August 2016, Christie Brinkley and John Mellencamp announced their separation.
August 5, 2019: Guest Role on The Goldbergs
On August 5, 2019, it was reported that Christie Brinkley would have a guest role on the season 7 premiere of The Goldbergs.
2019: Appeared in The Goldbergs
In 2019, Christie Brinkley appeared in the ABC series The Goldbergs.
2019: Financial Holdings
In 2019, Christie Brinkley's financial holdings were worth an estimated US$80 million.
2021: Hip Replacement Surgery
In 2021, Christie Brinkley underwent a full hip replacement surgery due to years of hip pain.
2022: Competed on The Masked Singer
In 2022, Christie Brinkley competed in season seven of The Masked Singer as "Lemur" of Team Cuddly.
