That surfer girl went on to become one of the most recognized models of all-time, and certainly one of the richest. Of course, that wasn't just down to her figure doing the earning for her. She's a woman of all talents, and in the years since she hung up the high heels, she's worked hard to become a talented actress, writer, illustrator, designer, and photographer. Oh yeah, and a property mogul.
The latest story in Christie Brinkley's long and illustrious life was her relationship with John Mellencamp, the legendary singer-songwriter, but that seemed to fizzle after a year of dating. Meanwhile, Christie's been putting her good name to a number of activist projects, including anti-nuclear campaigns and being a vocal supporter of PETA's animal rights causes. And the best thing about Christie Brinkley? She's a mad keen New York Islanders fan.