[post_page_title]Christie Brinkley then[/post_page_title]
In 1973, Errol Sawyer, an American photographer, discovered Christie Brinkley in a humble post office. He took note of her striking beauty and encouraged her to begin modeling.
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CoverGirl signed a 25-year contract with the young woman, making it one of the longest modeling contracts ever. She also played some acting roles alongside her impressive modeling career, in films including National Lampoon’s Vacation. She also hosted Celebrity Weddings InStyle, a beauty segment on The Today Show, and Living in the 90s – With Christie Brinkley.
[post_page_title]Christie Brinkley today[/post_page_title]
Brinkley is still very much active within the arts industry. In 2011, she featured in a documentary named King of the Hamptons. She also played Roxie Hart on stage in the beloved musical, Chicago.
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She performed as Roxie Hart in 182 performances with the National Touring Company. Brinkley uses her popularity and fame as a platform to speak out about health and wellness, along with giving beauty tips to viewers of talk shows, as well as in her book, Christie Brinkley’s Outdoor Beauty and Fitness Book.