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FOX Nation has signed a deal with supermodel, actress and author Christie Brinkley for an exclusive three-part docuseries, Uptown Girl: The Christie Brinkley Story, set to premiere in 2027. The series, comprising three one-hour episodes, will offer a first-person portrait of Brinkley and her life in the public eye over more than five decades.

In making the announcement, Lauren Petterson, president of FOX Nation, said, “Christie Brinkley is an American icon whose career and life have captivated audiences across generations. We’re thrilled to have unprecedented access to her personal archive and look forward to partnering with Christie to share her remarkable story with our audience.”
Brinkley added, “As long as I can remember, I've been chronicling my life from my action-packed illustrated journals to videoing everything, and I've saved it all. So going back through it all has been an incredible trip through my roller coaster of a life. There have been amazing highs, some difficult times, and plenty of unexpected twists and turns along the way. Some things made me laugh, some brought back wonderful memories, and some were definitely harder to revisit. But I’ve always tried to find the silver lining, even in the difficult moments, and looking back now, I can see how much all those experiences shaped who I am today.I learned that the hardest things can sometimes be what propels you to new places, so I'm grateful for all of it! I’m sharing it all with you and hope it inspires you to… as my Dad, a great TV scenarist always said to me, ” You, write your own script, baby!” … and make it a great one!”

Brinkley has documented her life through home movies, photographs, journals, artwork and personal recordings since before the era of social media. The series will draw on this personal archive, covering her early years as an artist before fame, her life on the road with Billy Joel, marriage, motherhood, private heartbreak and the helicopter crash that nearly took her life. Combining personal records, archival footage and present-day vérité, Uptown Girl: The Christie Brinkley Story will explore the experiences and changes that have shaped Brinkley’s life in the spotlight.

The series is produced by Lionsgate Alternative Television for FOX Nation and directed by Larissa Bills. FOX Entertainment Global will distribute the series worldwide and introduce the project to international buyers at MIPCOM. Brinkley will attend the market, where she will be honored with a handprint ceremony on October 12, joining Cannes’ Chemin des Étoiles at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, and will meet with international buyers and partners.