{"id":2745,"date":"2025-07-29T13:31:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T13:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailylifee.pw\/?p=2745"},"modified":"2025-07-29T13:31:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T13:31:20","slug":"billy-joel-talks-about-ex-wife-christie-brinkley-in-new-documentary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailylifee.pw\/?p=2745","title":{"rendered":"Billy Joel Talks about Ex-Wife Christie Brinkley in New Documentary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">The famous musician&#8217;s new HBO documentary peels back the curtain on his high-profile marriage to the model \u2014 from their fairytale start to its heartbreaking end.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In part two of &#8220;Billy Joel: And So It Goes,&#8221; which premiered July 25, 2025, music icon Billy Joel opened up about his past relationship with supermodel Christie Brinkley.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/lg-T98cTcSKd50Ahv984QQzmpuG56_rnhQ45ABr0j2g\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjIyMWYyOTI5YTY4OThmY2EzZjk0ZGViNWM4NGE1OGEyMzc4NmRkMzQwNTA4MzBmNjE2YmUyYTVkNmRmYzEwMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mzc1MiZoZWlnaHQ9MjY1MQ.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/oBnAvv9opuPRmLpiSBpwF4pLfGf0prI6TvJ540Y6MbE\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjIyMWYyOTI5YTY4OThmY2EzZjk0ZGViNWM4NGE1OGEyMzc4NmRkMzQwNTA4MzBmNjE2YmUyYTVkNmRmYzEwMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mzc1MiZoZWlnaHQ9MjY1MQ.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/a9Fe8MU5FRRd5JY1xKFW6a6pNZsoEnhIS6md6YUn7AM\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjIyMWYyOTI5YTY4OThmY2EzZjk0ZGViNWM4NGE1OGEyMzc4NmRkMzQwNTA4MzBmNjE2YmUyYTVkNmRmYzEwMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mzc1MiZoZWlnaHQ9MjY1MQ.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/UWJvbddDyX-eDJutu5z93Dls0QfB-xbPBfYdfXUN-xk\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjIyMWYyOTI5YTY4OThmY2EzZjk0ZGViNWM4NGE1OGEyMzc4NmRkMzQwNTA4MzBmNjE2YmUyYTVkNmRmYzEwMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mzc1MiZoZWlnaHQ9MjY1MQ.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/sD32-oYLc8vzrh2wOL8Bfb3AZ9C96uL0HsBNvqi0Mis\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjIyMWYyOTI5YTY4OThmY2EzZjk0ZGViNWM4NGE1OGEyMzc4NmRkMzQwNTA4MzBmNjE2YmUyYTVkNmRmYzEwMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mzc1MiZoZWlnaHQ9MjY1MQ.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/b221f2929a6898fca3f94deb5c84a58a23786dd34050830f616be2a5d6dfc100.jpg\" alt=\"Christie Brinkley and Billy Joel photographed in New York in 1983. | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"3752\" height=\"2651\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The pair, who had been married for nine years, revisited the highs and lows of\u00a0their time together, shedding light on what once was and what ultimately came undone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Billy, 76, reflected on first meeting Christie in 1983 while vacationing in St. Barts. After realizing they both lived in New York, they went on their first date at a Beach Boys concert and began a relationship that led to what he described as a productive period for him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/56m-Tq9WfpeKEyS_oNMJozRdL5cu3PLxkq4Au-r3WAE\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjNlNjhhZTQxOTNjMWJhMTBjNTJlMDMyMWU1MzJkOWY2MjdmYmRlZjhkNTUxNDBkY2E5MGIyNjZmOTQxYWYwMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mzk1MiZoZWlnaHQ9MjY1Ng.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/C-9Lspin9s07_CJ4rncjjjNmHu9Hyb9ZK9Stdq8FiEs\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjNlNjhhZTQxOTNjMWJhMTBjNTJlMDMyMWU1MzJkOWY2MjdmYmRlZjhkNTUxNDBkY2E5MGIyNjZmOTQxYWYwMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mzk1MiZoZWlnaHQ9MjY1Ng.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/fGMl11_84mkBShlkjqoZxL2rp9EtSGJwe-ejtFMnngI\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjNlNjhhZTQxOTNjMWJhMTBjNTJlMDMyMWU1MzJkOWY2MjdmYmRlZjhkNTUxNDBkY2E5MGIyNjZmOTQxYWYwMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mzk1MiZoZWlnaHQ9MjY1Ng.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/RLY1kxIPRQH2nRAxiUnAv6ZfSLisAIYeDesYUYMbB8A\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjNlNjhhZTQxOTNjMWJhMTBjNTJlMDMyMWU1MzJkOWY2MjdmYmRlZjhkNTUxNDBkY2E5MGIyNjZmOTQxYWYwMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mzk1MiZoZWlnaHQ9MjY1Ng.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/rOS7KuIelOa0EEuP3WjFBt54rhX4q41A0q2Z2WtCmw8\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjNlNjhhZTQxOTNjMWJhMTBjNTJlMDMyMWU1MzJkOWY2MjdmYmRlZjhkNTUxNDBkY2E5MGIyNjZmOTQxYWYwMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mzk1MiZoZWlnaHQ9MjY1Ng.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/b3e68ae4193c1ba10c52e0321e532d9f627fbdef8d55140dca90b266f941af00.jpg\" alt=\"Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley in New York, circa 1983. | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"3952\" height=\"2656\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;Here I am dating this beautiful supermodel and&#8230; me? I&#8217;m from Hicksville,&#8221; he\u00a0said\u00a0of their early days. &#8220;What am I doing with her? What&#8217;s she doing with me? But that was a very productive time for me.&#8221; He added, &#8220;I wrote a lot of songs for her. She was a muse.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Christie\u00a0recalled the early years\u00a0as a &#8220;whirlwind romance&#8221; that was &#8220;just so much fun,&#8221; but pointed to a turning moment in 1989 with the release of Billy&#8217;s single &#8220;I Go to Extremes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/P9GBkN9Lnf56pqCQhN87pmpt43-xRqJlrcUuWFP5-DU\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODQ2NmQ4OGU0YjQ1MDM2ZjA2NDYyOTdlNjdlMTM4MjVmYjIyMjBlZmI5OGNiOGI2NzdmYmQ3NDUwZDA2OTVhZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTUyMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzY1NQ.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/GUFa8osK4FbZ-xFBdJHBs3AWjS4f6Pw51q37o2-l52s\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODQ2NmQ4OGU0YjQ1MDM2ZjA2NDYyOTdlNjdlMTM4MjVmYjIyMjBlZmI5OGNiOGI2NzdmYmQ3NDUwZDA2OTVhZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTUyMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzY1NQ.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/GMNhoYsPDtD5HAs0zpSrI15odmaVUgUI9j5oUd-ihm0\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODQ2NmQ4OGU0YjQ1MDM2ZjA2NDYyOTdlNjdlMTM4MjVmYjIyMjBlZmI5OGNiOGI2NzdmYmQ3NDUwZDA2OTVhZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTUyMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzY1NQ.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/RjLB7U3p1V-uGr03bW72XGbBE52WbS9XGopQ8l1hBlE\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODQ2NmQ4OGU0YjQ1MDM2ZjA2NDYyOTdlNjdlMTM4MjVmYjIyMjBlZmI5OGNiOGI2NzdmYmQ3NDUwZDA2OTVhZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTUyMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzY1NQ.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/gW0tcVOzEQGkkRszuPFMq2Ic-rGHZ54HmBAB1_PdpVo\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODQ2NmQ4OGU0YjQ1MDM2ZjA2NDYyOTdlNjdlMTM4MjVmYjIyMjBlZmI5OGNiOGI2NzdmYmQ3NDUwZDA2OTVhZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTUyMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzY1NQ.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/8466d88e4b45036f0646297e67e13825fb2220efb98cb8b677fbd7450d0695ad.jpg\" alt=\"Christie Brinkley and Billy Joel photographed at a party in New York on November 13, 1985. | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"5520\" height=\"3655\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">She said the song captured his duality \u2014 torn between being a devoted husband and a restless artist who often slipped away to drink at night.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">That same year, the singer filed a $90 million\u00a0lawsuit against his former manager, forcing Billy to tour more aggressively to recoup losses. 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But I was not able to be at home,&#8221; he\u00a0shared. &#8220;And in the end, it all catches up. It&#8217;s hard. I was so devastated.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Christie described their final fight,\u00a0saying, &#8220;He said, &#8216;Yeah, fine, go.&#8217; I tried. 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All scheduled concerts were canceled, and he began physical therapy under medical supervision.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The next day, on May 24, Christie\u00a0posted a tribute\u00a0on Instagram. The video clip showed her and her daughter, Sailor, attending one of Billy&#8217;s concerts. Her caption\u00a0read, &#8220;Dear Billy, The whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery [sic].&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">She explained that the post was initially inspired by her search for photos of Billy with their daughter, Alexa Ray Joel. During that search, the model came across the video clip, which made her laugh but also reminded her of the energy and joy he brings to his audiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;It also reminded me of all the joy you create, and all the sensational sing a longs you&#8217;ve lead \u2026 you turn an arena of strangers into a living room full of friends as we all sway in unison [sic],&#8221; she\u00a0continued. She emphasized how many people are rooting for his recovery and expressed a collective desire to see him return to the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;We all want you back in that white hot spotlight, you&#8217;re OUR piano man. And we&#8217;re always in the mood for your melodies And we all hope you&#8217;re feeling alright! We Love You, the kids, me and a whole bunch of full arenas [sic],&#8221; she\u00a0concluded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Responses to her post quickly followed. Many praised the gesture, with one\u00a0commenter\u00a0writing,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;That&#8217;s class.&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0Another\u00a0added,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Very classy.&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0Some saw her post as evidence of lasting goodwill, such as one netizen who\u00a0commented,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;That&#8217;s because he was never cruel or mean to her. He respected her. So she is paying it back to him.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Another\u00a0shared,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;My heart goes out to Billy and his family during this difficult time. It&#8217;s beautiful to see Christie showing such grace and support\u2014true love and compassion don&#8217;t end with divorce. Wishing him strength, healing, and all the love he needs right now.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/lrM9SHVKohWuHjG7UrWiM-WGNBm45MlEuKKBv1MfOzc\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZGVlOGU0YzEwMjJlZjAxMWM0YmQzYjBjM2ViNjRhYjMxYzRmZjQ0MThlMzZjZjhhM2QxNjMxM2Y2ZDlkZDJjOC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjc0MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTgyOA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/JaGXthIUCWfgplmnABBnyNIg_qqysPXGK1fnJOW2t1o\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZGVlOGU0YzEwMjJlZjAxMWM0YmQzYjBjM2ViNjRhYjMxYzRmZjQ0MThlMzZjZjhhM2QxNjMxM2Y2ZDlkZDJjOC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjc0MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTgyOA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/0MOzFA1OdxLWqEEH35ZLhpUdhuN4zfZW-voyMG6uNnU\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZGVlOGU0YzEwMjJlZjAxMWM0YmQzYjBjM2ViNjRhYjMxYzRmZjQ0MThlMzZjZjhhM2QxNjMxM2Y2ZDlkZDJjOC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjc0MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTgyOA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/7ed-SdrOOQry-1M5AF-Dxg9TkoSOdDQUfrBWPmFYFGU\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZGVlOGU0YzEwMjJlZjAxMWM0YmQzYjBjM2ViNjRhYjMxYzRmZjQ0MThlMzZjZjhhM2QxNjMxM2Y2ZDlkZDJjOC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjc0MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTgyOA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/g4b5vNlYNUZ0LJjUfYhfBKjPmxFOjlhEdJkTh7Pwtnk\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZGVlOGU0YzEwMjJlZjAxMWM0YmQzYjBjM2ViNjRhYjMxYzRmZjQ0MThlMzZjZjhhM2QxNjMxM2Y2ZDlkZDJjOC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjc0MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTgyOA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/dee8e4c1022ef011c4bd3b0c3eb64ab31c4ff4418e36cf8a3d16313f6d9dd2c8.jpg\" alt=\"Billy Joel performs live at the 66th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4, 2024 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2740\" height=\"1828\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">One person\u00a0wrote,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Heartfelt support from Christie Brinkley shows the lasting bond they share wishing Billy Joel a smooth recovery.&#8221;\u00a0<\/i>However, not all comments were supportive. 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