The 70s were Brinkley's launchpad, but incredibly she's still in demand as a model today. She was signed up by 'Cover Girl' and served as the face of their brand for twenty-five years; a period longer than any model would be expected to serve. When it was all over, she found herself signing up with them again in 2005 to promote their mature skincare range.
Along the way, she also found time for three marriages including one to musician Billy Joel, and three children. In more recent times you're more likely to find her promoting her range of beauty and skin care products, although you'll still see her walk the occasional catwalk with her daughter. Brinkley has appeared on more than 500 magazine covers in all, which is believed to be a world record. Not bad for a surfer from California.