Christie Brinkley’s daughter, Sailor Brinkley-Cook, who is a Sports Illustrated model, recently celebrated her 25th birthday. The model shared a series of breathtaking photos on her Instagram to commemorate the significant milestone. Alongside the array of pictures, Sailor shared a heartfelt message applauding her personal growth, both mentally and physically, over the past decade.
“For the first birthday in quite a while, I didn’t catch the birthday blues. I held strongly to the belief in a version of myself that hasn’t come to life yet & gave love to all the past versions that brought me here,” she wrote in the caption. “This year I tried new things, moved through hardships with grace, celebrated my body, nourished my inner child, laughed more, cried less, became friends with the scary parts of my mind, made sure to dance at least twice a week, cherished my friendships, felt peace in my solitude, and found an incredible sense of true independence I’ve never felt before.”
Sailor’s birthday post
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The 25-year-old also reflected on her expectations for the next stage of her life. “My oldest & dearest friend Dillon sent me a video from 10 years ago (last slide) the other day, and I couldn’t help but feel so proud of that sweet 15-year-old Sailor who did everything for everyone else,” Sailor wrote.
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“Well, 10 years later, and I can truly & honestly say you did the work and are doing it all for yourself now. & I can’t wait to see what the next 10 years have in store,” she added. “Anyway, THANK YOU ALL for the warm wishes and birthday surprises. I can already tell my 25th trip around the sun is going to be a joy! Xx.”
Christie Brinkley celebrates her daughter
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Proud mom Christie Brinkley expressed her love and celebration for her youngest daughter by posting a heartwarming video that captured a gathering of her cherished family, as well as friends singing a joyous rendition of “Happy Birthday” to the celebrant. “Happy Birthday Sailor Lee! May this new year be full of adventure laughter and LOVE!” she captioned the post. “I love you sooooo much! 25 Already!”
Christie Brinkley fans flooded the comment section to express their joy and extend their heartfelt congratulations, while some others couldn’t help but observe the striking resemblance between the mother and daughter. “Happiest of Birthdays to your Sailor!! Her laugh is just like yours,” a fan commented. “Your daughter Sailor looks Just like you! What a beautiful video here there’s so much Love here,” another wrote.