Christie Brinkley, the iconic model who turned 70 recently, has received a wave of sweet tributes in celebration of her milestone birthday. Her youngest child, Sailor Brinkley Cook, kick-started the celebration by sharing a heartwarming video montage on Instagram. Set to the tune of Candi Staton's 'Young Hearts Run Free,' the video showcased snippets of Christie's joyful moments, including dancing, gardening, spending time with her family, and enjoying birthday cakes in honor of her new decade.
Sailor, 25, captioned the video with a touching message, 'HAPPY SEXY 70, MOM!' Christie was elated by her daughter's work and playfully suggested that Sailor should pursue a career in Hollywood making similar videos. She lovingly replied, 'I am so appreciative!! It’s so much fun! Like you! I love you so much!'
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit also took to Instagram to extend birthday wishes to Christie. The magazine shared a throwback video of Christie from decades ago when she modeled for them. Christie had graced the cover of SI Swim in 1979, 1980, and 1981, becoming the first model to achieve this feat. She has appeared in the magazine multiple times over the years, including a memorable shoot alongside her daughters, Sailor and Alexa Ray Joel, in 2017.
In an Instagram post, Christie expressed her excitement about returning to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit and appreciated their message that beauty comes in all sizes and ages. She wrote, 'I figured with my gorgeous daughters @alexarayjoel and @sailorbrinkleycook by my side, who's going to be looking at me?'
Renowned photographer Arthur Elgort, who has collaborated with Christie several times, also joined in the celebration. He shared a carousel of photos from their shoots and sent his best wishes to Christie. 'Wishing you the happiest of birthdays @christiebrinkley! I have such fond memories from our time together. May your day be as delightful as the moments we shared!' he wrote.
Reflecting on turning 70, Christie expressed a mix of reverence and emotion in a recent interview with PEOPLE. She compared the feelings surrounding this milestone birthday to when she turned 50, where one looks back on the past while also contemplating the future. The weight of reaching 70 felt significant, much like when she turned 50 or 62. However, rather than letting it overshadow her outlook, Christie decided to make this moment special.
Initially, she had plans for a big blowout celebration, but life kept her too busy to organize it. Christie shared that she hasn't had a moment to put a plan in place, and surprisingly, she's perfectly fine with that. Instead, she is celebrating her birthday with her family in Turks & Caicos and has shared numerous photos on Instagram, describing the celebration as 'sweet' and intimate.
Christie Brinkley's 70th birthday represents a remarkable milestone in her illustrious career and life. It is a time where she can reflect on her accomplishments, cherish her loved ones, and embrace the joy that each new day brings. Happy birthday, Christie!
