American actress and model Christie Brinkley has an estimated net worth of $80 million in 2012. Throughout her entire modeling career, Brinkley has appeared on more than 500 magazine covers. In addition to being a model, she also works as an illustrator, film actress, photographer, designer, writer, and TV personality.
Christie Brinkley started getting worldwide prominence after appearing on the covers of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1981. For 25 years now, she has been the face of CoverGirl. For her almost three decade modeling career, she was named as one of the most attractive women of all time by several magazines such as Men's Health, Playboy and Allure.
Christie Lee Hudson was born on February 2, 1954 in Monroe, Michigan, U.S.