Christie Brinkley turned 70 on Friday.
And to celebrate, she posed in a swimsuit for photos shared on Instagram on Sunday.
“It's 70 and you have nothing to fear because you can make it your own favorite year!” the SI model wrote in her caption.
“It’s up to you, it’s in your power.” Choosing to celebrate instead of cowering. You know what to do: exercise and eat right, use sunscreen and don't sit under overhead lights!
“Be curious, explore and have adventures. Just don't forget to pack your dentures. “Seriously, laugh and love with all your might… and I promise you, everything will be fine when you're 70.”
Christie Brinkley turned 70 on Friday. And to celebrate, she posed in a swimsuit for photos shared on Instagram on Sunday
“It's 70 and you have nothing to fear because you can make it your own favorite year!” the SI model wrote in her caption
On Friday, her children quickly took to social media to wish her a happy birthday.
The Siren has three children with three different men: Alexa Ray Joel with Billy Joel, Jack Paris Brinkley Cook with Richard Taubman and Sailor Brinkley Cook with Peter Cook.
Sailor shared, “HAPPY SEXY 70, MOM!”
Alexa then said, “Happy birthday to this ever beautiful, pure and precious mother of mine… who always feels like home to me.” I must have a song in the works for you mom… here are the lyrics : “Christie Lee, Christie Lee / You're the starry girl they all want to see / Shining sweetness nestled in rows of sunflower hair. – Mother of mine, Of mine.'
Last week, The Vacation actress opened up about maintaining her youthful looks all these decades after her fame in the 1970s.
The beauty chatted with People and said she doesn't mind having a few wrinkles here and there, and also admitted she's tried Botox in the past but doesn't like doing too much to her face.
The magazine also focuses on looking great while aging naturally. “I want to accept certain wrinkles.” “This is how I deal with aging,” said the former Vogue cover girl.
“Sometimes as people get older and overdo it, they can look waxy and – I don't know what the word is – preserved or something like that. 'I want a little life to show on my face, you know?'
“It’s up to you, it’s in your power.” Choosing to celebrate instead of cowering. You know what to do: exercise and eat right, use sunscreen and don't sit under overhead lights!' said the actress
“Be curious, explore and have adventures. Just don't forget to pack your dentures.” “Seriously, laugh and love with all your might… and I promise you, when you're 70 you'll be okay,” the star wrote
She wore a white blanket as she lay on a white sofa in an outdoor living room in the Caribbean
Last summer, the Vogue model said that at 70 she will still be posing in her bikinis for social media because she feels just as good as she did 40 years ago. “I feel strong,” the actress told People. “As I approach 70, I feel much the same as I did when I was approaching 30. I feel good.”
Twice a year, she performs Fraxel resurfacing treatments to alleviate sun damage, she shared.
To promote the interview, she posted a funny post on Instagram. “I still have a few days left of my Sexy Sixties before I dance into my Sensational Seventies on February 2nd,” began pop singer Billy Joel’s ex.
“I already know it’s going to be a spectacular year!”
The mother of three then added: “I know because this is my plan and I'm old enough to know it's up to me to make it happen!”
“I used to always tell my kids, go out and make it a great day, and now I tell myself I’m going to make it a great year.”
She then said she had “experienced a lot of bottlenecks” and was “happy and grateful to be here” – probably referring to her skiing accident.
She added: “I just can't believe I got here so FAST!” It's quicker, so my advice to all you young-ins out there… Love, Laugh and LIVE IT! ❤️.'
The beauty chatted with People and said she doesn't mind having a few wrinkles here and there, and also admitted she's tried Botox in the past but doesn't like doing too much to her face
Last summer, the Vogue model said that at 70 she will still be posing in her bikinis for social media because she feels just as good as she did 40 years ago.
“I feel strong,” the actress told People. “As I approach 70, I feel much the same as I did when I was approaching 30. I feel good.”
She spoke to the publication while hosting Pet Life Unlimited's adoption event for senior dog Furever Young at the Animal Haven shelter in New York City.
“I feel like the number doesn't fit my mindset, so I might as well just move on,” she added. “I think they all signal certain things to us,” she explained.
But she feels great. “I was shocked that at that age I didn't feel the way I thought I should feel,” she explained.
“I don't think focusing on age makes you feel better.” And she revealed her tip for looking young: “I think curiosity about the world around you and the desire to do something every day “Doing it keeps you young and fit,” she noted.
“I want to accept certain wrinkles.” “This is how I deal with aging,” said the former Vogue cover girl. “Sometimes as people get older and overdo it, they can look waxy and – I don't know what the word is – preserved or something like that. 'I want a little life to show on my face, you know?'
She also shared that family keeps her grounded: She has daughters Alexa Ray, 37, and Sailor, 24, and son Jack, 27.
“I just love being able to sit and laugh when I have family and friends around – I think laughter heals everything,” she continued.
In 2022, the star spoke about her figure. The actress was seen stretching on the beach in a crop top and shorts while giving some good advice.
“If you eat too much, it's not easy to lose weight. So here's a tried and tested tip that can make you feel good,” said the model.
She said: “Avoid the sugar and exercise, it doesn't matter the size of your thighs.”
The blonde also said: “Your prize is radiant health!” Remember: if you buy a bottle this month, go full throttle on planting trees!
In her Insta stories, she presented her tricks for healthy eating, which are not about taste, but rather rely on freshly picked fruit.
In a post, she shared a photo of a freshly cut papaya with greens on it.
About the photo, the Covergirl model wrote: “My neighbors grew this papaya!” Look at the rich color! I'm planting the seeds of this papaya!'
In another post, she showcased her breakfast, which appeared to consist mostly of fresh fruit.
“Today’s breakfast! Chia seeds fill you up really quickly, are a great source of fiber and quercetin, an antioxidant that can reduce your risk of developing various health problems, including heart disease!”
And another post saw blueberries and raspberries over chia seeds, mixed with “milk substitute” and pecans on top.
“The preparation is also easy. Simply add 2 tablespoons of chia seeds for every half cup of milk substitute of your choice. I love it with coconut milk or oat milk. Just put it in the fridge and it will rise. Ta Da!
“Add fruit crumbles with honey if you have a sweet tooth.”