Christie Brinkley
Known for Acting · 34 credits
- Born
- 1954-02-02 (age 72)
- Place of birth
- Monroe, Michigan, USA
Biography
Christie Lee Brinkley (née Hudson; born February 2, 1954) is an American model, actress, illustrator, television personality, author, photographer, writer, designer, and activist.
Brinkley was born Christie Lee Hudson in Monroe, Michigan, on February 2, 1954, the daughter of Marjorie (née Bowling) and Herbert Hudson.
Her family moved to Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, where her mother Marjorie later met and married television writer Donald Brinkley in Bel Air, Los Angeles. Donald adopted Christie and her brother Greg Brinkley. During this time, the family lived in Malibu and then the Brentwood neighborhoods of Los Angeles. Brinkley was educated at Paul Revere Junior High School and attended Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles from 9th to 12th grade.
After graduation in 1972, she moved to Paris to study art.
Brinkley became a successful model, appearing on an unprecedented three consecutive covers of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues in 1979, 1980, and 1981. She spent 25 years as the face of CoverGirl, appeared on over 500 magazine covers, and signed contracts with major fashion and non-fashion brands.
Known For
TV Shows (21)
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
as Self
The Goldbergs
2013
as Aleah Welsh
Parks and Recreation
2009
as Gayle Gergich
Mad About You
1992
as Christie Brinkley
Sherri
2022
as Self - Guest
Tony Awards
1956
as Self - Presenter
Ugly Betty
2006
as Penelope Graybridge
The Masked Singer
2019
as Lemur / Lemur (archive footage)
Tamron Hall
2019
as Self - Guest
Intimate Portrait
1993
as Self
Match Game
2016
as Self - Panelist
Dexter: Resurrection
2025
as Christie Brinkley
Where Are They Now?
1999
as Self
History 101
2020
as Self (archive footage)
America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions
2006
as Self (archive footage)
Rachael Ray
2006
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Snake Oil
2023
as Self - Celebrity Guest Advisor
Billy Joel: And So It Goes
2025
as Self
American Style
2019
as Self
The Hamptons
2002
as Self
Movies (13)
National Lampoon's Vacation
1983
as Girl In The Red Ferrari
Jack and Jill
2011
as Christie Brinkley
Vegas Vacation
1997
as Woman in Ferrari
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: 50 Years of Beautiful
2014
as Self
Powaqqatsi
1988
as (archive footage)
Inside Story: National Lampoon's Vacation
2011
as Self
Sports Illustrated: The Making of Swimsuit 2017
2017
as Self
Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2004
2004
as Self
No Más
2013
American Summer
as Kelly
About Face: Supermodels Then and Now
2012
as Herself
Beyond the Gaze: Jule Campbell's Swimsuit Issue
2024
as Self
Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 1995
as self
About Christie Brinkley
Christie Lee Brinkley (née Hudson; born February 2, 1954) is an American model, actress, illustrator, television personality, author, photographer, writer, designer, and activist. Brinkley was born Christie Lee Hudson in Monroe, Michigan, on February 2, 1954, the daughter of Marjorie (née Bowling) and Herbert Hudson. Her family moved to Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, where her mother Marjorie later met and married television writer Donald Brinkley in Bel Air, Los Angeles. Donald adopted Christie and her brother Greg Brinkley. During thi… With 34 credits spanning from 1956 to 2025, Christie Brinkley has appeared in 13 films and 21 TV shows.
Fans searching for Christie Brinkley movies, Christie Brinkley filmography, or the latest projects starring Christie Brinkley can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Christie Brinkley Movies
- National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) — as Girl In The Red Ferrari
- Jack and Jill (2011) — as Christie Brinkley
- Vegas Vacation (1997) — as Woman in Ferrari
- Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: 50 Years of Beautiful (2014) — as Self
- Powaqqatsi (1988) — as (archive footage)
Where to Watch Christie Brinkley Films
Most Christie Brinkley movies and series are available to stream on Bowood.TV in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Christie Brinkley, check our movies catalogue and browse page.