Christie Brinkley

Christie Brinkley Trivia and Quotes

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Trivia

  • In 1997, Christie sued the National Enquirer for $42 million for defamation of character. She claims they printed false statements about her including that she had a mental illness. []
  • Christie was featured in the "Real Model Collection," which was a doll made by Matchbox Toys. []
  • In 1994, Christie was in a helicopter crash with then soon to be husband Richard Taubman. []
  • Christie was in Billy Joel's music video for the song "Keepin' The Faith." []
  • According to her modeling card, Christie's measurements are 36C-23 1/2-35 1/2. []
  • In 2006, Christie appeared in an infomercial alongside Chuck Norris and Wesley Snipes as the spokespeople for "Total Gym" Fitness program. []
  • In 1983, Christie wrote a book titled Christie Brinkley's Outdoor Beauty & Fitness Book. []
  • In February of 2007, Christie was badly injured in a skiing accident and required emergency back surgery. []
  • Christie went to Palisades High School which is in Los Angeles, California. []
  • Christie is a vegetarian. []
  • Christie is a passionate New York Islanders fan and has a celebrity blog. []
  • She has the same birthday as Farrah Fawcett. []
  • Her Chinese Astrological sign is a Snake. []
  • She is currently married to Peter Cook, but as of 2008, they filed for a divorce. []
  • She works for Ford modeling agency. []
  • She was on the cover of Sports Illustrated February of 1979. She also appeared on the cover in 1980 and 1981. []
  • She has been on the cover of Glamour Magazine five times. []
  • She wears size 7 1/2 to an 8 (US) shoes. []
  • Her dress size is 8 (US). []
  • Christie is 5 feet, 9 inches tall. []
  • Christie has blue eyes. []
  • She has a child with Billy Joel, a daughter, Alexa Ray Joel born on December 30, 1985. She then had a child, a son, with Richard Taubman, Jack Paris Brinkley, born June 2, 1995. She also had a another daughter with Peter Cook, named Sailor Lee Brinkley Cook, born on July 2, 1998. []
  • Christie is a natural blonde. []
  • She was married to Billy Joel from March 23, 1985 until August 25, 1994. She was married to Jean-François Allaux from 1978 until 1981. She was also married to Richard Taubman from December of 1994 until 1995. []

Quotes

  • Christie: If a person lies to you about what's in their bank account, they'll lie to you about other things as well. []
  • Christie: I have this helicopter crash, and I fall in love with this man who was in the crash with me. I must have been suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome. []
  • Christie (on those who have supported her): I have been approached by many men and women going through divorce, who have given me their support, and I appreciate it. []
  • Christie (about raising her children seriously): The family is the root, it's the foundation that your child takes out into the world with them. []
  • Christie (about raising her children): I raise my kids in the country, we've lived out by the seaside in the Hamptons, and they enjoy the outdoors, and they get a chance to enjoy things that you don't have to purchase. []
  • Christie (about her children): I'm always looking at all my children and feeling so lucky and so blessed. []

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