Hey there, let’s dive into the fascinating world of Christie Brinkley, a woman who has lived life to the fullest. Even though she looks like she could be the younger sister of her actual kids, Christie has had quite the journey when it comes to love. The legendary supermodel has been married four times to some pretty famous guys: Peter Cook, Richard Taubman, Billy Joel, and Jean-François Allaux. But guess what? She’s still searching for that perfect connection.

Christie’s Heart on Hold: Waiting for Mr. Right

Now, here’s the thing—Christie isn’t just sitting around waiting for love to knock on her door. In fact, she once told Entertainment Tonight back in July 2017 that if the right guy came along, she’d definitely slow down her whirlwind life. "I’d slow it down a little if the right person came along," she said. But as of that time, she was still flying solo. Let’s rewind a bit—way back to 1973, when Christie’s romantic journey began with her first marriage to French artist Jean-François Allaux at the tender age of 19. It was a beautiful chapter, but like all stories, it had its ending.

Fast forward to 1981, and Christie and Jean-François called it quits after eight years together. They didn’t have any children during their time as a couple, but that didn’t stop Christie from continuing her quest for love. Next up was Billy Joel, the legendary "Uptown Girl" singer. They tied the knot in 1985, and just a few months later, they welcomed their beautiful daughter Alexa Ray Joel into the world. Talk about a whirlwind romance turned family!

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Billy Joel: A Musical Chapter in Christie’s Life

Even though Christie and Billy’s marriage ended in August 1994, they’ve maintained a close friendship over the years. Christie once shared with Social Life Magazine how Billy would still visit her house for Christmas singalongs, playing the piano while all their friends gathered to sing carols. “Singalongs are one of my favorite things to do,” she said. “And you know that’s what makes everybody happy.” It’s a heartwarming reminder that love doesn’t always have to be romantic to be meaningful.

Richard Taubman and Peter Cook: Love, Loss, and New Beginnings

After her split from Billy, Christie found love again with Richard Taubman. They got married in December 1994, and Christie gave birth to her second child, Jack Paris Brinkley Cook, in June 1995. But just two months after Jack’s birth, Christie and Richard decided to part ways. Not long after, she met her fourth husband, Peter Cook, and they tied the knot in 1996. Peter adopted Jack, and the family grew once more when Christie gave birth to her third child, model Sailor Brinkley-Cook, in July 1998. Despite their 12-year marriage, Christie and Peter eventually went their separate ways.

When asked about her single status, Christie opened up to Us Weekly, explaining the challenges of meeting new people as you get older. “It’s not that easy to meet people,” she said. “When you’re younger, you assume nobody’s married yet. But now you assume that everybody is married, so it’s hard to actually meet people.”

Dating and Marriage: Christie’s Perspective

Despite her past experiences, Christie isn’t opposed to dating. In fact, she finds it enjoyable. “I don’t really see a reason for marriage,” she once told an interviewer. “Maybe there’s tax advantages or inheritance advantages or hospital advantages. But I always thought of doing it to have kids. And since I’m not having any more kids, why complicate things?”

Christie Brinkley is a woman who knows exactly what she wants—and that’s to live her life on her own terms. As a mom of three, she’s proud of the life she’s built and the independence she’s cultivated. And who knows? Maybe Mr. Right is just around the corner.

Scroll below to get to know each one of Christie’s four husbands!