Christie Brinkley In Her Tight Black Swimsuit Says 'This Is 70'
By Alisan Duran on February 6, 2024 at 6:00 AM EST
Christie Brinkley shows off her toned body as she reflects on being 70!
As the model embraces the dawn of a new decade, Brinkley radiates excitement. Amid the jubilant celebrations marking her 70th birthday, the blonde bombshell seized a moment to immortalize the milestone with a stunning beach photoshoot.
Enjoying The Sunshine
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Embracing her 70th year in style, the model chose to revel in the sun-kissed shores, accompanied by her children. They whisked her away for a weekend brimming with festivities at her cherished retreat, Lucky House, nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Turks & Caicos.
Celebrating 70
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"This is 70, and you've nothing to fear, Because you can make it your own very favorite year!" the SI model captioned the share. "It's up to you, it's in your power. To choose to celebrate, instead of cower. You know what to do, Exercise and eat right, use your sunblock and don't sit under overhead lights!"
Brinkley added, "Be curious, explore and go on adventures, just don't forget, to pack your dentures. Seriously, laugh and love with all your might …and I promise you 70 will be all right!"
Proving That Age Is Just A Number
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Brinkley stands as a devoted mother of three. Her brood includes daughters Alexa Ray Joel, 37, from her union with ex-husband Billy Joel, and Sailor Brinkley Cook, 25, born from her marriage to Peter Cook. Additionally, she shares a son Jack Paris, 28, with former spouse Richard Taubman, although Peter undertook the role of his father figure early in their relationship.
Brinkley's children took to social media to extend warm birthday wishes to her.
Sailor expressed her sentiments with a heartfelt message: "HAPPY SEXY 70, MOM!"
Alexa followed suit with her heartfelt tribute: "Happy Birthday To This Ever-Beautiful, Pure, N’ Precious Mother O’ Mine… Who Always Feels Like Home To Me. I’ve got a song in the works for you, Mom… here’s the lyrics: ‘Christie Lee, Christie Lee / You’re the starry gal that they all wanna see / Shiny sweetness laid in rows of sunflower hair.—Mother O’ Mine, By Me."
Sharing The Secret To Looking Young
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In a recent interview with People magazine, Brinkley opened up about her secret to maintaining her youthful appearance over the decades since rising to fame in the 1970s.
Acknowledging her approach to aging gracefully, the actress revealed that she is comfortable with embracing a few lines here and there. While Brinkley confessed to having experimented with Botox in the past, she expressed a preference for avoiding excessive alterations to her appearance.
Aging Gracefully
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The focus of the discussion shifted towards the concept of looking fabulous while allowing oneself to age naturally.
"I want to accept certain wrinkles. That's the way I'm approaching aging," Brinkley explained, emphasizing her desire to maintain a sense of authenticity in her appearance.
Expressing her concerns about going overboard with cosmetic procedures, Brinkley added, "Sometimes when people get older, and they overdo it, they can look waxy and — I don't know what the word is — preserved or something. I want a little life to show on my face, you know?"