Christie Brinkley Stuns In A Red Hot String Bikini In New Photos

Christie Brinkley is celebrating more than just sunshine and good vibes—she’s counting down to a major milestone with the release of her highly anticipated memoir “Uptown Girl!”

Inspired by the classic Billy Joel song written about her, the book promises to peel back the curtain on the legendary model’s extraordinary life. But before fans dive into her story, Brinkley is once again making waves online—this time with a striking set of bikini photos that remind the world exactly why she remains one of the most iconic faces in fashion.

The 71-year-old beauty kicked off her countdown to the April 29 release of her book with a sizzling photo set shared on Instagram. In the images, Christie lounges on a boat, basking in the sun in a fiery red string bikini that highlights her timeless, toned figure. She layered the look with a red, white, and blue patterned cover-up and a straw hat, exuding both style and summertime ease. “Feeling optimistic and hope you are too! Wishing everyone bright sun shiny days ahead!” she wrote in the caption, tagging her memoir and adding the hashtag #uptowngirlmemoire.

Unsurprisingly, fans flocked to the comments section to shower the star with love and admiration. Comments included, “Lady in red sailing by the sea,” and, “And you’re lookin’ hot at 71. Love you to the moon.” Others praised her swimsuit choice and summer energy, with one follower writing, “I love that suit and can’t wait for summer on the Cape!” Brinkley’s radiant glow and effortless beauty left no doubt that she’s still a beachside showstopper—whether it’s 1985 or 2025.

In early February, Christie first announced her book, sharing heartfelt excitement with fans. “My friends! I have exciting news I’ve been wanting to share with you all for so long!” she wrote. “I’ve finally written a memoir, Uptown Girl!” She teased that the book would follow her journey “from little girl to cover girl to uptown girl,” filled with adventure, heartbreak, and joy. Set to hit shelves on April 29, the memoir’s release is timed perfectly for Mother’s Day, offering fans a personal and inspiring story wrapped in glamour and grit.

Brinkley also offered behind-the-scenes peeks into the memoir’s creation, revealing that the book was inspired by years of journaling and collecting memories from her jet-setting career.

“I always had a journal to help me keep track of my busy life… I would write down the shenanigans and adventures that took place on modeling shoots all over the world,” she said. Filled with drawings, letters, and vivid memories, ‘Uptown Girl’ aims to be more than just a celebrity memoir—it’s a scrapbook of a life well lived.

According to publisher Harper Influence, Brinkley’s memoir will cover her whirlwind modeling career, four marriages—including her iconic relationship with Billy Joel—and life-threatening moments like the 1994 helicopter crash she survived. The book also recounts her years traveling the globe, riding horses with cowboys, training with boxers, acting in films, and even stepping onto Broadway. “I wrote ‘Uptown Girl’ to inspire readers to create the life they want,” Brinkley said, “not through fortune or fame, but by saying yes to adventure and trying to find the magic in every moment.”

With her stunning bikini photos and upcoming memoir, Brinkley proves once again that she’s not just a timeless beauty—she’s a force to be reckoned with.