Supermodel Christie Brinkley Loves The Freedom Of Aging: 'You Know What You Like'

Christie Brinkley is no stranger to the ups and downs of life. Having established herself as a renowned supermodel, mom of three, author, and actor, the star is grateful for the sense of autonomy she's experiencing in her 70s. "I think that with age you get ... freer," she told Social Life Magazine. "You do what you wanna do when you wanna do it. I think that there's a freedom that comes with age and that's quite wonderful ... You know what you like ... And you don't feel like you have to put up with the stuff that you don't like anymore." The sentiment seemed to be connected with her thoughts on romance and success, as the conversation would delve into the topic of soulmates. 

Brinkley has been married and divorced four times: first to French artist Jean-François Allaux (1975–1981), then to musician Billy Joel (1985–1994), followed by real estate developer Richard Taubman (1994–1995), and finally to architect Peter Cook (1996–2008). "I'm a believer in soulmates, but I don't know if they last forever in the way I thought they would," the Sports Illustrated model shared.

As she ages, Christie Brinkley finds her joy in practicing gratitude for the present. "Forget anti-aging this and all of that. It's really about gratitude," Brinkley told People in 2022. "And when you find something to be grateful about in whatever situation you're in, and wherever you may find yourself, that translates to happiness, and happiness and good energy that you can share with other people." The sentiment about appreciation for each phase of life is something she has also passed down to her children, noting the importance of radiating positive energy. By instilling these sorts of values in her children, the "Nightcap" star hopes to be remembered for the way she's raised them.

Yet, Brinkley rejects the idea of shrinking to please others. In line with her decision to wear an inappropriate yet stunning daytime TV outfit, Brinkley would advise her younger self to make the most of each day without letting the fear of judgement from others shape her decisions.