Christie Brinkley, the iconic uptown girl, made a surprise appearance at Billy Joel’s concert at Madison Square Garden, bringing back memories of their past together. The 70-year-old model was seen dancing and smiling in the crowd as Joel performed the hit song “Uptown Girl,” which was inspired by their relationship.
Brinkley, who starred in the original music video for the song alongside Joel, shared videos from the concert on social media, including a clip of her and her daughter singing along to the classic tune. The song, released in 1983, has been a staple in Joel’s concerts over the years.
During the concert, Joel’s daughter Alexa Ray Joel also joined him on stage for a duet, adding to the special family moment. The concert marked Joel’s 101st show of his monthly residency at Madison Square Garden, where he has been performing sold-out concerts since 2014.
Brinkley, who was married to Joel from 1985 to 1994, reflected on being known as the “Uptown Girl” in a recent interview, expressing how fun it is to have a theme song associated with her. The couple’s relationship may have ended decades ago, but their connection through music continues to bring joy to fans and memories of a time when an uptown girl captured the heart of a downtown man.
As Joel wraps up his residency at MSG, fans can look back on the special moments shared with Brinkley and other surprise guests who have graced the stage during his legendary concerts.