Christie Brinkley posted striking new bikini photos from her tropical getaway in Turks and Caicos, demonstrating her enviable figure at 71. The supermodel shared mirror selfies and a short video wearing a black string bikini top with boy short bottoms, styling her hair in effortless beach waves. Her reflection showcased not only her toned physique but also an elaborate seashell display framing the mirror – a collection she’s curated over two decades of visiting the island.
Accompanying the post was her witty caption: “I shell attempt to distract you from the important news you sea on Insta then I’ll clam up and you can scallop back to the more pressing issues of the day,” followed by ocean-themed emojis. Her daughter Sailor Brinkley Cook praised the photos with “Hot bod alert,” while admirers flooded the comments with compliments like “You are GOALS” and “You take such good care of yourself! It’s an inspiration.”
Fans also applauded her seashell artwork, with one commenting, “Wow very talented Christy,” and another noting, “That’s beautiful.” The post follows Brinkley’s history of sharing bikini moments, including a vibrant red string bikini look last spring that prompted fans to marvel at her ageless appearance.
In a 2025 interview with People, Brinkley openly discussed her approach to maintaining her looks, explaining she primarily uses laser treatments for skin health (highlighting their role in addressing pre-cancerous cells) and has occasionally “dabbled with fillers.” She emphasized preferring natural results: “I don’t try to get rid of every wrinkle… I don’t want to look ‘done’.”
Brinkley also celebrated the beauty industry’s growing inclusivity: “The most beautiful thing that’s happened… is the expansion of what we consider beautiful – and it includes us ‘seasoned’ gals.” The mother of three shares children Sailor, Jack, and Alexa with former partners Peter Cook and Billy Joel.