When Billy Met Christie Again on Stage
Let’s face it, folks, some love stories don’t end with a bitter goodbye. Case in point? Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley. These two legends have proven that even after parting ways, they can still share a beautiful moment together. Recently, Billy Joel, the legendary "Piano Man," serenaded his ex-wife Christie Brinkley during a concert at Madison Square Garden. The entire heartwarming moment was caught on camera and shared with the world. It’s like a real-life fairytale, except this time, it’s not about a happily-ever-after but a beautiful 'still happy together.'
Christie, now 70, was beaming with joy as she danced around while Billy, at the spry age of 74, performed his classic hit "Uptown Girl." One lucky fan in the audience captured this magical interaction and posted it on TikTok, where it quickly gained traction. The video shows Christie moving to the rhythm, clearly enjoying every second of Billy's performance.
Forty Years Later, Love Still Shines Bright
The TikTok caption perfectly summed up the evening: "Tonight she watched him sing the song he wrote about her to all of Madison Square Garden." The caption humorously added, "40 years later and your ex man is still grinning at you like that while he sings the song he wrote about how rich and hot you are?" Talk about timeless love!
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Of course, Christie Brinkley isn’t just any ex-wife; she’s the iconic model who starred in the music video for "Uptown Girl" back in 1983. In the video, she rolled up in a Rolls-Royce, danced around with Billy, and then they rode off into the sunset on a motorcycle. That video remains a pop culture classic, and it’s clear that their chemistry was as real as it was entertaining.
A Family That Stays Together Through Music
For those who don’t know, Billy and Christie were married from 1985 to 1994, and they welcomed a daughter, Alexa Ray Joel, in 1985. Alexa, now 38, joined her dad on stage during the same NYC concert to perform "To Sir With Love." She explained the significance of the song, saying that Billy "introduced this song to me when I was just a little girl and it’s a real classic throwback." What a beautiful way to honor the family’s musical legacy.
Billy, who is now married to Alexis Roderick, has two daughters with her: Della and Remy. Meanwhile, Christie has two other children: son Jack with ex Richard Taubman and daughter Sailor with ex Peter Cook. Despite their separate lives, the family remains close, proving that love and respect can transcend divorce.
Music and Memories: A Family Tradition
Years after their divorce, Christie Brinkley spoke about the bond that music created within their family. In a 2019 interview with Social Life Magazine, she recalled how Billy would still come to her house for Christmas sing-alongs, playing the piano while friends and family gathered to sing carols. "Sing-alongs are one of my favorite things to do. And you know that’s what makes everybody happy," she fondly remembered.
Music wasn’t the only thing that brought joy to Christie’s life. She also shared a memorable story about receiving a horse as a Christmas gift from Billy during their marriage. "One Christmas morning, I woke up to find a white horse with a red ribbon waiting for me on the lawn. Belle Star was her name, and she became my first horse. I loved her deeply and got to know her on a personal level. This gift sparked my love for horses and eventually led me into cattle cutting," Christie reminisced.
