The 5th Sexiest Woman Over 50: Christie Brinkley

Christie Brinkley arrives for the Buzz Party before the women's singles final on day 14 of the 2008 U.S. Open on September 7, 2008.

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5. Christie Brinkley
Born February 2, 1954

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.

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When We First Fell in Love: Christie 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.

Career Highs:

Career Lows: Brinkley’s career has never hit the skids—but her personal life definitely has. She’s been in the press a lot lately because her ex-husband Peter Cook is a total sleaze.

Christie Brinkley attends the 125th Metropolitan Opera opening night at Lincoln Center on September 22, 2008 in New York City.

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“Work”: Nope. Christie said in a recent interview that she was too “chicken” to try plastic surgery, having seen a facelift performed on TV.