“I photographed all kinds of sports - Formula 1, Formula Atlantic. And anybody who knows me knows that, from the day they invented video cameras, I used to lug them around when you had to carry the pack here and the big camera here, plus the diaper bag and a baby and the purse or whatever.”

American model

Christie Brinkley is an American model who came to prominence in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Born Christie Lee Brinkley, she became widely known for her work in fashion and advertising, and for appearing on three consecutive Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue covers in 1979, 1980, and 1981. She later spent 25 years as the face of CoverGirl, appeared on more than 500 magazine covers, and worked with major brands across fashion and beyond. Her public image is closely tied to modeling, commercial campaigns, and a long career in the spotlight.