Overview

• Christie Brinkley’s memoir, ‘Uptown Girl,’ is officially released on April 29, 2025, offering an intimate look at her nine-year marriage to Billy Joel.
• Brinkley recounts how Joel’s escalating alcohol addiction led to episodes of delusional behavior, including a pivotal incident involving misplaced accusations over a pasta dish.
• The memoir highlights Joel’s disappearances during drinking binges, which caused Brinkley significant anxiety and ultimately contributed to their divorce in 1994.
• Despite their separation, Brinkley and Joel maintain a close friendship and co-parent their daughter, Alexa Ray Joel, with mutual respect and affection.
• Joel, now sober for several years, gave Brinkley his blessing to share her story, acknowledging the truth as part of his recovery journey.