Christie Brinkley caused quite a stir on social media recently after treating her followers to a selfie showcasing her ageless beauty. Taking to her Instagram page, Brinkley delighted her online fans by offering them a captivating glimpse into her active lifestyle.
Through a carefully curated series of car snapshots, the 69-year-old showcased her timeless allure. The lead-off photo showcased the model dressed in an elegant blue ensemble while wearing light makeup with lipstick.
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Her seemingly innocent selfie ignited a wide range of responses among her followers, eliciting various reactions and opinions. Some expressed their disappointment and disillusionment at Brinkley’s excessive use of cosmetic procedures. “Yikes. Filler looks terrible and the Duck lips aren’t working for you,” a fan wrote. “Omg, why? Is the goal to be less attractive? That is Vanity Karma. I’m out,” another quipped.
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However, she also received an overwhelming amount of support from her devoted fans as an individual applauded her for embracing her natural beauty. “Absolutely beautiful and real, thank you for an unfiltered photograph; women are brutal. Why?” the fan commented. “You have aged so gracefully, and all of us experience aging! Stay true to yourself! ❤️❤️.”
The actress fires back at Instagram trolls
In response to the flood of critiques about her looks, Brinkley fired back at her trolls. “Whoa, Nelly! The Wrinkle Brigade is out in full force in the comment thread!” she wrote in the caption. “They are the people that scan celebrities’ pages, hoping to find some cellulite, wrinkles, or anything that they can point to to to [sic] critique. It must be some [sic] form of compensation for something they are lacking.”
Brinkley also appreciated her fans, who had kind words for her. “When those people appear, there are others who pop up with messages so kind and valuable,” Brinkley continued. “Those are the comments that restore my faith and make my heart sing! Thank you, sweet souls.”