Christie Brinkley Marks 25 Years Since She Almost Died in a Helicopter Crash: 'Each Day Is a Gift'

Christie Brinkleyis grateful to be alive after a 1994 high-flying ski adventure turned into a near-fatal nightmare. On Monday, the 25th anniversary of thehelicopter crash that almost killed Brinkley and five others in Telluride, Colorado, the model reflected on the terrifying incident and her perspective on life since that day. Along with the sentimental Instagram post, Brinkley, 65, also shared the April 18, 1994 issue of PEOPLE, which she was featured on the cover of, showing off her injury from the accident — a bandaged splint on her swollen left wrist.

Christie Brinkley Models Alongside Daughters in Sweet Mother's Day Fashion Campaign

Christie Brinkleyand her two daughters,Alexa Ray Joel, 35, andSailor Brinkley-Cook, 22, are bringing their goodgenesto the latest NYDJ campaign, modeling a wide variety of the great-fitting jeans from the clothing brand. NYDJ In a behind-the-scenes video from the Foundations photo shoot, Brinkley, Joel and Brinkley-Cook open up about what beauty means to them. “If beauty doesn’t start in your heart and soul and include kindness, then it’s not lasting beauty,” Brinkley says.

Christie Brinkley Offers to Find Wendy Williams a Divorce Lawyer After Husband's Alleged Affair

Christie BrinkleyhasWendy Williams‘ back. Appearing as a guest on Tuesday’s episode ofTheWendy WilliamsShow, Brinkley spoke out in support of the host amid her divorce from her longtime love and managerKevin Hunter. Brinkley has been married four times: to François Allaux from 1973-1981, toBilly Joelfrom 1985-1994, toRichard Taubmanfrom 1994-1995 and to Peter Cook from 1996-2008. When Williams, 54, asked Brinkley, 65, if she would ever get married again, the supermodel said no — and offered to share some of her divorce expertise with Williams.

Christie Brinkley on Turning 65: 'I'll Be Turning 50 for the 15th Time'

Christie Brinkleyis celebrating a milestone birthday this weekend: The supermodel turns 65 on February 2nd. Brinkley started the festivities a few days early when she attended a birthday party held in her honor at the Gramercy Park Hotel on Tuesday night. However, Brinkley is keen to spread the message that age is just a number. In fact, she says her real age is her “spirit age” – which is younger than 65.

Christie Brinkley Poses in Bikini to Speak Out Against Climate Change on Instagram

Photo: Christie Brinkley/Instagram Brinkley continued: “These things are all an integral part of a strong economy as they provide livelihoods from tourism to fishing. Everything’s connected. I hope a part of our healing as a Nation is healing our planet too. 💙💚🌎🌺🌸 #heartshapedtidepool.” Christie Brinkley/Instagram Her fans and followers seemingly loved the uplifting message in the comment section, with one writing, “Just what we need right now!❤️" “So glad you are in your happy place!