Christie Brinkley celebrates feeling ‘finally happy’ at 70

Christie Brinkley is reflecting on her life as she marks turning 70 years old.

The supermodel, who recently celebrated her 70th birthday on 2 February, took to Instagram on Tuesday (20 February) to share an important message about self-love and acceptance.

Brinkley posed for the camera in a white Alo Yoga bralette, black high-waisted leggings, and a matching black cardigan.

As she snapped the mirror selfie, the Sports Illustrated model flashed a smile and flexed her muscles. Brinkley also captioned her Instagram selfie with a heartfelt poem. “Looking in the mirror on my 70th birthday and what do I see, I’m finally happy with the person looking back at me,” she wrote. “I’m no longer critical and demanding, now I’m grateful and understanding.”

“I’ve put this body through it. I’ve broken every bone, in tiny miracles I’m all healed, in my heart and soul I’m home,” Brinkley continued. “It’s taken 70 years to get here, in tears and joy I’ve found my happy, so now I’m going to end this poem, before I get too sappy!”

She concluded her caption: “Happy birthday indeed! #celebratingseventy #sensational70 #thebig70 #70 #andtheniwenttothegym #moveitorrust”

In the comments section, many people took the opportunity to congratulate Brinkley on the birthday milestone, while others couldn’t help but applaud the model’s toned appearance.

“On fire at 70,” one Instagram user wrote, while another said: “A true inspiration to women of all ages!!! Stunning.”

“You look incredible!!! And you exude confidence!” wrote Real Housewives of Miami star Adriana de Moura.

“Breaking stereotypes and sharing all your great tips for us to live our best lives! Now after seeing these pictures, I’m going to go jogging!” commented someone else.