‘Uptown Girl’ Christie Brinkley reveals her marriage to Billy Joel

May. 13, 2025 Books

“Uptown Girl” Christie Brinkley is out with a new biography about becoming the biggest model of the 1980s.

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Credits

Guest:

Christie Brinkley - author of “Uptown Girl”

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Robin Estrin, Jack Ross, Nihar Patel

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