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Model and fashion icon Christie Brinkley is 68 years old. But you’d be forgiven if you thought she was in her 40s. The world-renowned beauty is almost as famous for her enduring looks as she is for her time as the hottest babe of the 1980s.

But what is Christie Brinkley’s secret? 

Diet? Exercise? A skincare routine only a Korean monk could follow? No, it is something much more straightforward. Gratitude.

“Forget anti-aging this and all of that. It’s really about gratitude. 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.”

In the interview with People, Brinkley also notes that ageism is still a hard sell in her industry. She says that the definition of beauty has expanded since her time in the 80s, but there is still a lot of work to do. 

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Christie Brinkley Through The Years

In an era when everyone is over-Botoxed and done up with plastic surgery freezing their features, Christie Brinkley has aged slowly and beautifully. 

Let’s take a look at some of her looks through the decades and see how she has remained one of the most beautiful women in the world for over 40 years. 

Here she is in 1983. I completely forgot she was married to Billy Joel!

And at 65

Brinkley is still in the spotlight, having recently competed in the latest season of The Masked Singer. 

Christie Brinkley’s Real Secrets?


Now I don’t doubt she has had a bit of work done. But whatever she’s had looks natural. And honestly, fillers and botox can only do so much. Genetics, a healthy diet, and a good attitude about life are keys to aging gracefully.

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Brinkley is correct that having a positive attitude is vital to staying healthy. My grandmother just hit 87, but she is the most positive person I know. She’s been through the wringer of life, but she approaches each day with positivity and a zest for life. 

In this age of cynicism, it can be hard to keep a positive attitude. Brinkley and my grandmother are proof that looking at the world with a glass-half-full approach can do wonders for your soul and skin. 

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