Christie Brinkley was born on the second of February in 1954. Although Christie was born in Monroe, Michigan, she was brought up in Malibu, California. At the age of 18, Christie moved to Paris to study art. It was here in Paris that Christie's unmatched talents and looks were discovered by a photographer.

Christie is considered to be one of Americas most talented and recognizable models. Apart from modeling, she has also made a long lasting impression as a successful writer, photographer, designer, actress and a loving mother. She has appeared on more than 500 magazine covers, both in United States and in Europe. Christie has been named as "the world's most beautiful women", thrice by Harpers Bazaar.

She was the first model to ever appear on the cover of 'Sports Illustrated' continuously for three years in a row. As an actor Christie Brinkley has had a fantastic career. She made her debut in the hit feature film 'National lampoons vacation'. She also appeared in its sequel 'Vegas vacation'.

Christie Brinkley has successfully adapted television as a part of her career. She was the host of 'Celebrity wedding in style'. She has also appeared in NBC's most highly rated half hourly episode 'Mad about you'. Christie Brinkley's outdoor beauty and fitness book which she wrote and illustrated herself was a national best seller.

Christie is also an entrepreneur and an inventor. She holds a patent for special toddler toys and has also designed a line of colorful eyewear for active women, named 'Christie Brinkley's perspectives'.

With an active and successful career, Christie has also had a very interesting personal life with four marriages and four children. Her first husband was Jean-Fran篩s Alaux, to whom she was married for nine years (1985-1994). Then there was Billy Joel and Richard Taubman. Christie Brinkley has seen a wonderful and consistent success in her career. Ultimately she has become a true representative of a perfect artist and a loving mother.