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Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Christie Brinkley reveals ex-husband Billy Joel was dating Aussie model Elle Macpherson when she met him
Christie Brinkley has revealed a surprising detail about the early days of her romance with music legend Billy Joel - and it involves none other than Aussie supermodel Elle Macpherson. Speaking to Stellar Magazine this week, Christie recalled how Joel was casually still dating the statuesque Australian when she first met the Piano Man. 'We were at his apartment and he said, "I'm going to call Elle because I've been out with her a couple of times and I want to let her know that now I want to be exclusive with you",' Brinkley recounted. The stunning revelation offers a glimpse into the rock-and-roll love triangle that once quietly played out between two of the world's most recognisable models and one of America's most celebrated singers. In her memoir, Brinkley doesn't hold back, revealing a life filled with both dazzling success and private pain - from surviving a horrific helicopter crash to enduring domestic abuse and heartbreak from her high-profile marriages. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. But it's her relationship with Joel - and the genuine bond they continue to share - that remains a highlight. The pair married in 1985 and welcomed daughter Alexa Ray Joel the same year, eventually divorcing in 1994. Despite the split, they've remained close friends. Brinkley also revealed that the family is supporting Joel as he battles a rare brain disorder. 'Alexa just had a long conversation with him and she said he sounded good. We're all just cheering him on,' she said. Brinkley also touched on how the industry has changed since her modelling heyday, recalling the 'magic' of film photography and lamenting the overly curated, digital-driven world of today's image-making. 'Now there are so many cooks in the kitchen, you don't have that same kind of magic,' she explained. And when it comes to ageing, the model has no time for outdated stereotypes. While she embraces modern beauty options, she believes true vitality comes from within. 'Energy and curiosity are more useful than any cream you can buy in a jar,' she said. Reflecting on their time together, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit alum, who has been married four times, she previously said their marriage was 'really wonderful,' per Page Six. She called the Piano Man her 'soulmate' but said that they started having marriage problems when he would disappear for days while he was on a bender. 'If there wasn't that issue,' she said about his addiction. 'I do think that we were probably really soulmates. It was an amazing time of my life.' She continued: 'I had so much fun. We were such nomads, gypsies — just between his job and mine, we were seeing the world. It was wonderful, really wonderful.' Brinkley claimed that once he left their daughter Alexa Ray's fifth birthday party and was missing for two days. She said she had 'visions of his car wrapped around a tree' and she experienced a 'panic I couldn't shake.' She also recalled how he once vanished during Thanksgiving dinner and another time she saw photos of him out with an Australian actress after a separate disappearance.
CNN
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Christie Brinkley shares support for ex-husband Billy Joel as he is treated for neurological issue
Christie Brinkley and Billy Joel have been the friendly exes and that is on display after his recently shared medical diagnosis. The 'Piano Man' star has normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition that causes pressure on the brain. Joel has canceled upcoming tour dates as a result. Over the weekend, Brinkley, who was married to Joel from 1985 to 1994, posted a video of one of the legendary singer's performances, writing, 'The whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery.' The two are parents of daughter Alexa Ray Joel, 39. 'I was looking for some cute photos of you and Alexa to send you, when I came across this clip from a recent concert,' she wrote in the caption. 'It made me laugh ..but it also reminded me of all the joy you create, and all the sensational sing a longs you've lead… you turn an arena of strangers into a living room full of friends as we all sway in unison ..' 'I'm sure I'm speaking for everyone in that room when I say please take good care of yourself, we all want you back in that white hot spotlight, you're OUR piano man,' Brinkley added. 'We're always in the mood for your melodies And we all hope you're feeling alright! We Love You, the kids, me and a whole bunch of full arenas!' Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins The Lead Joel, 76, posted on his social media last week that his condition 'has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance.' 'Under his doctor's instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period,' the statement read. 'Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health.' According to Yale Medicine, what NPH is 'very rare condition' that 'occurs when a person has too much fluid in the brain.' Joel has been married to former competitive equestrian Alexis Roderick since 2015. CNN's Alli Rosenbloom contributed to this report
CNN
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Christie Brinkley shares support for ex-husband Billy Joel as he is treated for neurological issue
Christie Brinkley and Billy Joel have been the friendly exes and that is on display after his recently shared medical diagnosis. The 'Piano Man' star has normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition that causes pressure on the brain. Joel has canceled upcoming tour dates as a result. Over the weekend, Brinkley, who was married to Joel from 1985 to 1994, posted a video of one of the legendary singer's performances, writing, 'The whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery.' The two are parents of daughter Alexa Ray Joel, 39. 'I was looking for some cute photos of you and Alexa to send you, when I came across this clip from a recent concert,' she wrote in the caption. 'It made me laugh ..but it also reminded me of all the joy you create, and all the sensational sing a longs you've lead… you turn an arena of strangers into a living room full of friends as we all sway in unison ..' 'I'm sure I'm speaking for everyone in that room when I say please take good care of yourself, we all want you back in that white hot spotlight, you're OUR piano man,' Brinkley added. 'We're always in the mood for your melodies And we all hope you're feeling alright! We Love You, the kids, me and a whole bunch of full arenas!' Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins The Lead Joel, 76, posted on his social media last week that his condition 'has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance.' 'Under his doctor's instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period,' the statement read. 'Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health.' According to Yale Medicine, what NPH is 'very rare condition' that 'occurs when a person has too much fluid in the brain.' Joel has been married to former competitive equestrian Alexis Roderick since 2015. CNN's Alli Rosenbloom contributed to this report
Irish Independent
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Billy Joel's daughter thanks fans for support after shock brain diagnosis forces him to cancel UK concerts
The Piano Man singer (76) was due to perform in Edinburgh and Liverpool in June but cancelled the concerts on Friday. He revealed he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition that causes a build-up of fluid in the brain, and said it had been exacerbated by recent performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance. His daughter, Alexa Ray Joel, shared a post on Instagram at the weekend thanking people for their support. She said: 'We love you and we got you, Pop! I just wanted to thank you all for the beautiful outpouring of love and support amid the recent news of my father's health diagnosis. 'The genuine care, empathy, and concern from everyone means so much to him " 'My dad is the strongest and most resilient man I've ever known ... and he's entirely committed to making a full recovery with ongoing physical therapy treatments as he continues to regain his strength. 'The genuine care, empathy, and concern from everyone means so much to him ... it means a lot to me, too.' She also quoted the lyrics to Joel's song Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel), signing off with: 'The music continues ...' The New York-born singer rescheduled two of his UK shows in March, which were planned for this year, because of a then-unspecified medical condition. In a statement on Friday, Joel added: 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding.' NPH is an uncommon and poorly understood condition that often affects people over the age of 60 and can be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms include mobility problems and dementia that are associated with more common conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. Joel is best known for songs including Uptown Girl and Tell Her About It and has achieved five UK top 10 singles and eight UK top 10 albums.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Christie Brinkley calls ex-husband Billy Joel 'OUR piano man' after brain diagnosis
Christie Brinkley is showing support for her ex-husband Billy Joel following news of his recent brain diagnosis. The supermodel, who shares daughter Alexa Ray with the legendary singer, posted a video on Instagram Saturday -- just one day after Joel revealed he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus. Billy Joel sings 'Uptown Girl' at NYC show as Christie Brinkley dances along In the clip, Brinkley and her daughter, Sailor Brinkley Cook -- whom she shares with ex-husband Peter Cook -- are seen enjoying one of Joel's concerts and sharing laughs with the musician. "Dear Billy, The whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery," she wrote in the caption. "I was looking for some cute photos of you and Alexa to send you, when I came across this clip from a recent concert. It made me laugh ..but it also reminded me of all the joy you create, and all the sensational sing a longs you've lead." "You turn an arena of strangers into a living room full of friends as we all sway in unison," she continued. "I'm sure I'm speaking for everyone in that room when I say please take good care of yourself, we all want you back in that white hot spotlight, you're OUR piano man.' "And we're always in the mood for your melodies And we all hope you're feeling alright!" Brinkley concluded the heartfelt note. "We Love You, the kids, me and a whole bunch of full arenas!" Joel and Brinkley were married from 1985 to 1994 and share one child, Alexa Ray. Both have two additional children from other relationships. Joel shared his diagnosis on Friday in an Instagram post, where he also announced that his upcoming concerts have been canceled due to health concerns. Normal pressure hydrocephalus is one of two types of hydrocephalus, an "abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid deep within the brain," according to the U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. CSF is the fluid that fills the brain's ventricles, or cavities, helping to cushion both the brain and spinal cord. When the flow of this fluid is disrupted and begins to accumulate in the ventricles, it can lead to normal pressure hydrocephalus. This condition can happen at any age but is more common among older adults and can lead to problems with walking, bladder control, and cognitive functions like thinking and reasoning, according to the NINDS. "Good Morning America" has reached out to Joel's rep for additional comment about his diagnosis. Christie Brinkley calls ex-husband Billy Joel 'OUR piano man' after brain diagnosis originally appeared on
