Christie Brinkley has had an incredible career, but her greatest pride comes from being a mom to her three children. The former Sports Illustrated cover star welcomed her first child, daughter Alexa Ray Joel, 38, in 1985 with her ex-husband, legendary “Piano Man” singer Billy Joel. After her divorce from Joel in 1994, she welcomed her son, Jack Paris Brinkley-Cook, 29, with her then-husband, real estate developer Richard Taubman. Although their marriage ended shortly after Jack’s birth, Jack was later adopted by Brinkley’s next husband, architect Peter Cook, whom she married in 1996. The couple went on to welcome their daughter, Sailor Brinkley-Cook, 26, in 1998. Despite their split in 2008, Brinkley has remained a devoted and loving mother to all three of her children.
Christie Brinkley's 3 Kids: Meet Alexa, Jack, and Sailor
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- UPDATED DECEMBER 30, 2024
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Alexa Ray Joel, 39 years old
Brinkley welcomed her first child, Alexa Ray Joel, on Dec. 29, 1985, with her second husband, Billy Joel. The couple, who divorced in 1994, did not have any other children. Alexa inherited her father’s musical talent and has built a career as an accomplished singer-songwriter. Over the years, she has released several songs and even performed alongside her iconic dad. In 2021, Alexa debuted a new song titled Seven Years. Following the release, Alexa shared with PEOPLE how thrilled her dad was with her work. “[Joel] called me right away,” she said. “He’s usually pretty low-key, but he was like, ‘Honey, this is great!’ And I joked, ‘You kind of sound more like my mom right now. So enthusiastic.
Jack Paris Brinkley-Cook, 29 years old
Brinkley’s second child, Jack Paris Brinkley-Cook, was born on June 2, 1995, during her marriage to Richard Taubman. The couple, who wed in 1994, divorced in 1996 when Jack was just a few months old. Later, Jack was adopted by Peter Cook, Brinkley’s fourth husband. Unlike his sisters, who have embraced careers in the public eye, Jack prefers to keep a low profile. He has stayed out of the entertainment industry and is rarely active on social media. Jack also tends to shy away from family photoshoots or media interviews. However, he did make an exception in 2017, appearing alongside his family in PEOPLE’s World’s Most Beautiful issue.
Sailor Brinkley-Cook, 26 years old
The youngest of Christie Brinkley’s children, Sailor Lee Brinkley-Cook, was born on July 2, 1998, to Brinkley and Peter Cook. Sailor is often said to be the spitting image of her supermodel mom, with fans and media alike dubbing them “twins.” In a 2017 PEOPLE interview, her sister Alexa described Sailor as “the young, spunky, sassy, bold, perfect little sporty model.” Following in her mother’s iconic footsteps, Sailor has built a career in modeling. She’s appeared in major publications such as Sports Illustrated and Vogue and even worked alongside her mom in various projects. In 2019, the duo walked the runway together for the Elie Tahari show during New York Fashion Week. A year earlier, Sailor made waves posing nude for Sports Illustrated as part of the magazine’s empowering “In Her Own Words” campaign.