Supermodel Christie Brinkley is set to release her memoir “Uptown Girl” on April 29, offering a candid look back at her whirlwind marriage with music icon Billy Joel from 1985 to 1994. While the power couple was known for their fairytale romance, chronic substance abuse by Joel became a significant factor in their eventual split.
According to Brinkley, she and Joel were “probably really soulmates,” but his drinking habits led to a series of disappearances and missed events, including his daughter Alexa Ray’s birthday party. One particular incident at a rehearsal at their home stood out, where Joel became convinced that his bandmates had eaten his pasta after he’d already consumed it.
Despite her efforts to save the relationship, Brinkley ultimately decided she couldn’t live with Joel anymore due to the emotional toll of his addiction. The couple sought help from various medical professionals and even read self-help books together but eventually parted ways.
In an excerpt from her memoir, Brinkley wrote that Joel’s substance abuse “drove us apart” and that the pain of an unworkable relationship is one of the worst kinds of loneliness. While Brinkley has no hard feelings towards Joel, she acknowledges their shared history and the importance of their daughter in her life.
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