But her money didn't just come from modelinghere's how Christie Brinkley built up such an impressive net worth.
Christie's been all over your television screen.
While it's unclear how much money Christie will take home from her short-lived appearance on Dancing With The Stars (peep these photos of her epic arm injury ), contestants are reportedly paid $125,000 for participating during the rehearsal period and first two weeks of the show, per Variety . After that, contestants' earnings depend on how far they make it, with the winners maxing out at $295,000 for a season. (Christie's daughter Sailor took her spot, and could have a chance at the big bucks.) Besides DWTS, Christie's also been on Parks and Recreation, and she's also appearing on the 7th season of the ABC show The Goldbergs.
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She's the face of tons of products.
As a model, Christie's been the spokesperson for a tonnnn of brands and products over the years. She's the face of Total Gym home fitness gyms, an anti-aging skin treatment called Ultherapy, and more.
Christie's an entrepreneur.
Christie's launched a number of her own business ventures over the years including: a skincare line called Christie Brinkleys Authentic Skincare, a hair extension line called Hair2Wear, an eyeglasses line called Christie Brinkley Eyewear, and her own prosecco called Bellissima.
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She's into real estate.
Christie also has some major real estate investments. In 2018, she put two homes in the Hamptons up for sale for a combined $49.5 million, per the New York Observer . Wowza.
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