Christie Brinkley Had No Idea Who Billy Joel Was
Brinkley starred in the "Uptown Girl" music video
And was one of its inspirations
Christie Brinkley had no idea who Billy Joel was the night she met him. The two were introduced by a mutual friend at a party in 1981, and Brinkley was immediately smitten with Joel's charisma and sense of humor. But she had no idea that he was a famous singer-songwriter.
"I had never heard his music before," Brinkley said in a 2015 interview. "I didn't know who he was. I just thought he was a really cute guy."
Joel was equally impressed with Brinkley, and the two began dating soon after. Their relationship was whirlwind, and they were married within a year. Brinkley went on to star in the music video for Joel's hit song "Uptown Girl," which was released in 1983. The video was a huge success, and it helped to make Brinkley a household name.
Brinkley and Joel divorced in 1994, but they remain friends to this day. Brinkley has said that she is grateful to Joel for giving her the opportunity to star in the "Uptown Girl" music video, which helped to launch her career.
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