Christie Brinkley: Model, Actress, and Star of "Sports Illustrated"

Early Life and Career

Christie Lee Brinkley Hudson was born on February 2, 1954, in Michigan. She began her modeling career in the late 1970s, and in 1979, she became the first model to appear on the cover of "Sports Illustrated" three consecutive times. Brinkley's success led to numerous endorsements, magazine covers, and acting roles.

Height and Measurements

Brinkley's height is 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m). Her body measurements are 36-24-36 inches (91-61-91 cm). She wears a size 8 shoe (US).

Relationships and Marriage

Brinkley has been married four times. Her first marriage was to Jean-François Allaux from 1973 to 1981. In 1985, she married musician Billy Joel. The couple divorced in 1994. Brinkley's third marriage was to real estate developer Richard Taubman from 1994 to 1995. In 2006, she married architect Peter Cook. The couple divorced in 2008.

Marriage to Billy Joel

Brinkley's marriage to Billy Joel was highly publicized. The couple married in a lavish ceremony in New York Harbor. They had one daughter together, Alexa Ray Joel. Brinkley and Joel divorced in 1994, citing irreconcilable differences.