Christie Brinkley: The Untold Story of the Original Uptown Girl

22 May 2025 • 16 min • EN
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In this radiant episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas, we’re joined by the timeless supermodel, actress, and author Christie Brinkley. Christie is here to talk about her brand-new memoir, Uptown Girl, where she opens up about her iconic career, personal journey, and unforgettable moments in pop culture history. Christie shares heartfelt stories about her relationship with Billy Joel and the inspiration behind one of the most famous songs of all time. She also reminisces about her scene-stealing appearance in National Lampoon’s Vacation, including what it was really like driving that red Ferrari—and how that moment became cinematic legend. In addition to reflecting on her extraordinary life in the spotlight, Christie opens up about her passion for the environment and her ongoing efforts to raise awareness about climate change and sustainability. This is a rare, intimate conversation with one of America’s most beloved icons. Don’t miss this joyful and insightful episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas. Get Christie Brinkley’s new memoir Uptown Girl and learn more here: BUY HERE! 

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