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Her first SPORTS ILLUSTRATED swimsuit issue cover was in 1979. She also appeared on the cover in 1980 and 1981, making her the first model to appear on 3 consecutive covers.

Recovering from emergency back surgery following a skiing injury that occurred during a recent family ski trip [February 28, 2007].

Filed a $42 million defamation suit against the National Enquirer and jointly sued her former personal assistant Beth La Face as the contact for the tabloid. (9 settembre 1997)

She was born in Monroe, Michigan, to Marge Brinkley (née Marjorie Marie Bowling) and Herbert Hudson. She was adopted by stepfather, producer-director Don Brinkley.

Daughter, with Billy Joel, Alexa Ray Joel, was born. (1 gennaio 1986)

She and her then husband-to-be, Richard Taubman, survived a helicopter crash in March 1994 near Telluride, Colorado. Nine months later, they married near the spot of the crash. Other crash survivors were her friend, Sandra Ann Will Carradine, and Sandra's son, Cade Carradine. Cade was the last person rescued off the mountain.

Daughter, with Peter Cook, Sailor Brinkley-Cook (Sailor Lee Brinkley Cook), was born. (2 luglio 1998)

Was an art student in Paris when she was "discovered" in 1973.

Brinkley was one of three models featured as dolls produced by Matchbox Toys called "The Real Model Collection".

Son, with Richard Taubman, Jack Brinkley-Cook (Jack Paris Brinkley), was born. (2 giugno 1995)

She is of German, Irish, English, and Scottish descent.

Ranked #16 in Men's Health 100 Hottest Women of All Time (2011).

Went to Palisades High School in Los Angeles, California.

Release of her book, "Christie Brinkley's Outdoor Beauty & Fitness Book". (1983)

Was a Democratic delegate from New York state for Al Gore at the 2000 Democratic Convention in Los Angeles.

Supermodel

Sister of Greg Brinkley.

In April 2025 published her autobiography "Uptown Girl".

Was born on the 7th birthday of fellow blonde beauty Farrah Fawcett.

Born on the day after Bill Mumy.

Was born on Groundhog Day.