Why She Sizzles: Brinkley is a goddess. Not only is the radiant mother of three a photographer’s dream, she’s also a fervent supporter of animal rights and the Democratic Party. Again: Goddess.

Christie Brinkley attends the Hampton Social on July 14, 2007.

When We First Fell in Love: Christie Brinkley was an illustrator in Paris before she caught the eye of a photographer in 1973. Soon afterwards, her face could be seen everywhere endorsing Cover Girl cosmetics.

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Looking just as vibrant, fit and healthy as she did 14 years ago, Christie Brinkley is one of a cadre of more than 250 famous faces who have lent their upper lips in support of milk. Just when Americans are actively seeking solutions to achieve wellness — yet are frequently turning to manufactured, new-age wellness beverages — Brinkley is helping to remind people that milk is Nature’s Wellness Drink, a naturally nutrient-rich choice that offers an array of benefits that these fortified beverages are attempting to duplicate.

Christie Brinkley helped launch the new “Drink Well. Live Well.” initiative for the national Milk Mustache “got milk?” Campaign at the Sundance Film Festival and invited other campaign alumni attending the star-studded event to join her in the celebration of milk’s milestone. The wellness initiative for milk includes new national television commercials, a coast-to-coast wellness tour and Brinkley’s Milk Mustache ad, which debuts on January 20 in USA Today.

Brinkley’s testimony to wellness featured in the new ad includes:
“It’s time to recognize what’s really important. Feeling good inside and out. That’s where three glasses of lowfat or fat free milk a day come in. It’s naturally nutrient-rich like no other beverage. Nature’s wellness drink. Discover it for yourself.”

New Face of Wellness
The new campaign is helping to draw attention to the many wellness benefits of milk and the unique attributes of being a milk drinker. Milk is a nutrient-laden liquid that supplies many of the vitamins and minerals that Americans fail to get enough of in their daily diets. Each glass of milk is packed with nine essential nutrients: calcium, vitamin D, protein, phosphorus, riboflavin, vitamin B-12, vitamin A, potassium and niacin. Studies suggest that milk drinkers tend to have healthier diets and are likely to be leaner than people who drink little or no milk.

“It’s only logical to think of milk as a wellness drink because it’s one of the most nutrient-packed beverages you can buy,” said wellness and nutrition expert and author Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, RD, who helped launch the new campaign today along with Brinkley. “Milk supplies more nutrients for your dollar than any other drink. You can get your wellness by the gallon with milk.” Dr. Bazilian said drinking lowfat or fat free milk each day is one simple step everyone can take toward achieving overall health and wellness. Plus, what other beverage can say it’s been endorsed by more than 250 celebrities.

“I’ve been drinking milk all of my life and I think it’s a vital part of living well,” said Brinkley. “As a busy mom constantly on the move, I may not always have an extra hour to hit the gym, but I always have time to grab a glass of milk. It’s one of the simplest things you can do every day and feel good about, for you and your family.”

Wellness Role Models
Perhaps the most powerful testaments for milk are the milk-mustachioed actors, athletes, models and musicians who have been part of the popular campaign. It’s no coincidence that these healthy and fit celebrities bring to life the true meaning of wellness. Brinkley and Naomi Campbell helped launch the original campaign, and more recent additions to the roster have included Heidi Klum, Brooke Shields, Marg Helgenberger, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and Trisha Yearwood. These famous milk-drinking role models truly embody the concept of living well.

To help showcase the many advantages of being a milk drinker, a new report entitled “The New Face of Wellness: A Look at America’s Milk Drinkers” documents the science-based benefits of drinking milk. Milk drinkers may have a health edge, giving Americans more reason to get the recommended three glasses of lowfat or fat free milk each day. Decades of studies show that milk drinkers have stronger, denser bones and are less likely to suffer from osteoporosis.

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“The Bahamas Triangle” — In the steamy Bahamas, the love triangle between Betty, Matt and Amanda explodes, and romantic pairings abound. Things should be dreamy at the Atlantis resort, where even Shakira (portraying herself) is staying, but Betty has a nightmarish photo shoot after Willie learns her nemesis, Penelope Graybridge (Christie Brinkley), snagged a coveted job, and, even more importantly, discovers Connor is very much alive. Marc frets that there is no one on the island for him, but then meets the uber-hot Troy (portrayed by Matt Newton, Becki Newton’s brother), and back home, Hilda draws closer to her old love, Bobby, on “Ugly Betty,” FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“Ugly Betty” stars America Ferrera as Betty Suarez, Eric Mabius as Daniel Meade, Tony Plana as Ignacio, Ana Ortiz as Hilda, Judith Light as Claire Meade, Becki Newton as Amanda, Michael Urie as Marc, Mark Indelicato as Justin, Daniel Eric Gold as Matt Hartley and Vanessa Williams as Wilhelmina Slater.

Guest starring in “The Bahamas Triangle” are Grant Bowler as Connor Owens, Ralph Macchio as Archie Rodriguez, Christie Brinkley as Penelope Graybridge, with Adam Rodriguez as Bobby Talercio, Matt Newton as Troy and Shakira as herself.

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“The Bahamas Triangle” — In the steamy Bahamas, the love triangle between Betty, Matt and Amanda explodes, and romantic pairings abound. Things should be dreamy at the Atlantis resort, where even Shakira (portraying herself) is staying, but Betty has a nightmarish photo shoot after Willie learns her nemesis, Penelope Graybridge (Christie Brinkley), snagged a coveted job, and, even more importantly, discovers Connor is very much alive. Marc frets that there is no one on the island for him, but then meets the uber-hot Troy (portrayed by Matt Newton, Becki Newton’s brother), and back home, Hilda draws closer to her old love, Bobby, on “Ugly Betty,” FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“Ugly Betty” stars America Ferrera as Betty Suarez, Eric Mabius as Daniel Meade, Tony Plana as Ignacio, Ana Ortiz as Hilda, Judith Light as Claire Meade, Becki Newton as Amanda, Michael Urie as Marc, Mark Indelicato as Justin, Daniel Eric Gold as Matt Hartley and Vanessa Williams as Wilhelmina Slater.

Guest starring in “The Bahamas Triangle” are Grant Bowler as Connor Owens, Ralph Macchio as Archie Rodriguez, Christie Brinkley as Penelope Graybridge, with Adam Rodriguez as Bobby Talercio, Matt Newton as Troy and Shakira as herself.

The episode was written by Sheila Lawrence and directed by Victor Nelli, Jr.

“Ugly Betty” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound and Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to airdate.

For more information on “Ugly Betty,” visit ABC.com.

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The 1981 cover of Sports Illustrated Swim edition showed off her sculpted physique and natural glamor in a pinky lavendar bikini that captured the feathery look of the pelicans and seabirds behind her on Captiva Island.

Christie Brinkley‘s 1000 kilo-watt smile, perfect features, tawny golden locks and athletic,womanly form made her the choice for three consecutive covers for Sports Illustrated‘s famed Swim Issues from 1979-1981, the first time anyone appeared three times in a row.

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Long-time supermodel Christie Brinkley maintains her all-American sensible appearance by being a vegetarian. She will not keep junk foods of any kind within her home to form sure that she does not eat them when cravings occur. She snacks on sweet potatoes instead of candy bars, and she adopts a liquid juice diet when she needs to slim down fast.

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Vivian Manning-Schaffel: Tea Party Angels is a fun, innovative fund-raising program for mothers and daughters that raises awareness and money for the underprivileged, while giving girls the opportunity to host their very own tea party.

Fresh from the Tea Party Angels launch party in NYC, Tea Party Angel, supermodel (and momlogic fan!) Christie Brinkley and Tea Party Angels founder Cheryl Beck sat down with momlogic to tell us about Tea Party Angels and how you guys can earn your own set of wings.

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Christie Brinkley and daughter Sailor at “Tea Party Angels” fundraiser in New York City. Photo by John Roca/Daily News

Tea Party Angels is a national fundraising program designed for mothers and daughters to host tea parties in order to raise money for girls in need around the world, and to teach social responsibility among young women.

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