Billy Joel Serenades Ex-Wife Christie Brinkley with 'Uptown Girl' at Madison Square Garden

Joel and Brinkley's History

Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley were married from 1985 to 1994. During their marriage, Joel wrote the song "Uptown Girl" for Brinkley. The song was a massive hit, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Brinkley also starred in the song's music video.

Joel's Recent Concert

On August 24, 2023, Billy Joel performed a concert at Madison Square Garden. During the concert, Joel performed "Uptown Girl." As he sang the song, he looked over at Brinkley, who was dancing in the audience. Joel then dedicated the song to Brinkley, saying, "This one's for you, Christie."

Brinkley was visibly moved by Joel's performance. She waved to Joel and blew him a kiss. The audience cheered as Joel continued to sing the song. It was a truly special moment for the two ex-lovers.