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Brinkley: Family time precious after loss
5 Sep
Summary
- Losing both parents in 2012 made family time more precious.
- Brinkley ensures her adult children always feel welcome home.
- She believes modern audiences crave stories about family connections.
Supermodel Christie Brinkley finds immense value in family time, a sentiment amplified after the dual loss of her parents in 2012. Her father passed away on July 14, 2012, followed by her mother on September 9, 2012, making her realize the finite nature of such moments.
Brinkley has intentionally cultivated a home where her three adult children, Alexa Ray Joel, Jack Paris Brinkley-Cook, and Sailor Brinkley-Cook, feel consistently welcome. She notes that many mothers inquire about encouraging their children to visit, to which Brinkley advises making them feel perpetually welcome.
She believes audiences are seeking authentic human connections, similar to those experienced before the prevalence of cell phones. Brinkley finds joy in simple pleasures like bonfires and stargazing, highlighting these as the "best" moments in life.
This appreciation for slowing down and connecting with loved ones extends to her interest in birdwatching, a hobby she sees as a growing trend for people looking to unplug and engage with nature.
