Uptown Girl

A Memoir

De: Christie Brinkley

Narrado por: Christie Brinkley

In 1974, a twenty-year-old Christie Brinkley was “discovered” outside a Paris phone booth, which set off a meteoric modeling career that would land her on the covers of hundreds of magazines and cement her legacy as an All-American icon. Although she’s lived more than fifty years in the public eye, the full story of her roller-coaster life has never been told.

Now, for the first time, Christie shares what life has been like, both in front of and behind the cameras, considering the girl she was alongside the woman she has become. Her stories are as heartening as they are eye-opening, as she recounts her most formative chapters, including the betrayal she experienced by her biological father as a child, her lifelong passion for art, her whirlwind career, her four tumultuous marriages—including her heartbreaking divorce from Billy Joel—and the harrowing experiences that almost cut her life short.

Through it all, Christie’s unwavering belief in the magic and mystery of life has been her guiding light, even during her darkest times. It is with this grace and gratitude that she tenderly chronicles the unexpected, unexplainable ways her life has unfolded, embracing every adventure and twist of fate along the way: traveling the world as a supermodel at the height of the model wars, living life on the road with her rock-star husband and their baby, starring in blockbuster movies and hit sitcoms, riding horses with cowboys, training with world-champion boxers, and even stepping into the spotlight on Broadway.

A bighearted, beautifully crafted memoir of resilience and self-discovery, Uptown Girl is the brave account of a life lived at full throttle and on full display.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2025 Christie Brinkley (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers

Christie Brinkley's Positivity

Throughout "Uptown Girl" stories, Christie Brinkley's positivity flows. Her personality projects her kindness, love of family and journey in the Babyboomer generation to present. A beautiful soul, not just a pretty face.

Enjoyable and Fun

I did not know Christy Brinkley lived such a brave, darring and dynamic life. Her story is an entertaining inspiration. The reading of the book by C. Brinkley, herself, made it endearing and enjoyable. Her incredible beauty is sparked from within.

Wow what a life

I have only known bits and pieces about her life and of course as Uptown Girl and Cover Girl model. What a fascinating life she tells about. It is so ironic that one of this the most beautiful women in the world has endured so much heartache by men. Yet she is still so optimistic about life. And she has a great voice for audio books.

Le Joie de Vivre!

This was such an authentic story -thank you for bringing us on this journey! Her honesty, vulnerability and choice to love regardless of others’ choices or circumstances- for me SO much sounds like a faith journey full of life love & forgiveness -replete with a few miracles! Truly I see the handprints of God all over her life. Her ability to see life through the wonder of a childlike faith & joy are such predominant messages-the redemption of Christ is palpable -even though that’s not her specific journey -yet anyway. Thank you Christie!

What a fascinating life!

I was riveted from beginning to end. Christie’s telling of fascinating (and sometimes unexpected) events throughout her life make for a read that enthralls, surprises and entertains. From her childhood in Malibu to various lovers, husbands and children provide an extraordinary and unique look into Christie’s relationships, travels around the world and of course, her life and experiences as a supermodel. Lots of unexpected twists and turns make this memoir a highly recommended read (or even better, get the audible version as Christie herself provides the narration).

Such an intriguing memoir

TBH I didn’t follow Christie’s career or personal stories in the news so much of the content in this book was completely new to me. However, I enjoyed being taken along on her adventures, getting to know her as a person rather than just a celebrity, and being privy to her gratefulness and zest for life.
Thank you, Christie, for bravely telling your tales. Here’s to more magic in everyday life. ✨🌺🤗

Her authenticity

My heart was broken and soared with her as I listened to her amazing story.

She is just effervescent

She is eternally in awe of life and provides powerful vignettes. I enjoyed her life story. Especially about her loves and losses.

Great life story!

I loved learning more about Christie Brinkley and her amazing life thus far. Traveling the world, being a super model, mom, friend and wife and her love for art, horses and the great outdoors. I would agree with her lawyer, She is not a “good picker”, though a hopeless romantic that will not give up on Love❤️! Keep writing your own script Christie! I loved listening to your book.

write your own script

I loved that even though we often think that models and celebrities have it easy, they endure hardships, failures and even get cheated on like the rest of us common people. She has not always had everything handed to her and she has created some interesting people along the way.