Christie Lee Brinkley is an American model, actress, and entrepreneur whose career includes more than 500 magazine covers and a 25-year association with CoverGirl. Christie Brinkley gained major recognition through her three consecutive Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue covers in 1979, 1980, and 1981. She later expanded into acting, television, publishing, and business. Christie Brinkley has also appeared in films including National Lampoon’s Vacation and Vegas Vacation and made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago.
Biography
| Field | Details |
| Birth Name | Christie Lee Hudson |
| Born | February 2, 1954 |
| Birthplace | Monroe, Michigan, United States |
| Profession | Model, actress, entrepreneur |
| Years Active | 1973–present |
| Known For | Three consecutive Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue covers |
| CoverGirl Association | 25 years |
| Magazine Covers | More than 500 |
| Broadway Debut | Chicago as Roxie Hart |
| Notable Films | National Lampoon’s Vacation, Vegas Vacation |
Family Tree
| Relation | Name |
| Biological Mother | Marjorie “Marge” Hudson |
| Biological Father | Herbert Hudson |
| Adoptive Father | Donald “Don” Brinkley |
| Brother | Greg Brinkley |
| Ex-Husbands | Jean-François Allaux, Billy Joel, Richard Taubman, Peter Halsey Cook |
| Children | Alexa Ray Joel, Jack Paris Brinkley-Cook, Sailor Brinkley-Cook |
Career Highlights
- Appeared on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue covers in 1979, 1980, and 1981, becoming the first model to appear on three consecutive covers.
- Made her film debut in National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983) and later appeared in Vegas Vacation (1997).
- Made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago in 2010.
