Another Hard Day for Christie Brinkley
Another Hard Day for Christie Brinkley
Ever since her divorce trial began last week, Christie Brinkley has been put through the emotional ringer. And today was no exception.
The gorgeous supermodel arrived early this morning for another day in court, looking stylish as always in a pink blouse, white cardigan, khaki skirt and muted pink heels. Once inside, she took the stand to testify to the “nightmare” she was forced to face at the hands of her soon-to-be ex-husband.
Brinkley detailed the hardship of putting on a brave face and throwing a birthday party with 30 kids amid revelations that her husband had an affair with a teenager. But she said that family celebrations such as those were too important to miss.
Through tears she said, “That’s the most important thing — to have a big, happy family.” She also explained that in order to spare her children the messy details, she simply told them, “I think daddy has fallen out of love with me,” but always emphasized that they’d be “very, very loved.”
Heidi Klum: Business and Pleasure in NYC
Heidi Klum: Business and Pleasure in NYC
With her high-profile career and demanding family life, it’s a wonder Heidi Klum ever finds time to sleep! The German supermodel was spotted balancing work and family in New York City yesterday.
Decked out in a sexy black dress and snakeskin Christian Louboutin heels, Klum was seen having lunch with her friends at the uber-trendy Barbuto restaurant in Manhattan.
Earlier in the day, Heidi tended to her professional duties at a photo shoot. And she took her kids and parents along with her, making sure to get some quality time with the fam.
The “Project Runway” babe recently told press the secret to her deep relationship with husband Seal. “There are many, many things. But I would say love is the most important thing. Seal and I feel very lucky that we found each other. He’s my best friend. He would never go in through a door first. He always opens the door for me and steps back so I walk through.”
And they’re still leaving the door open for adding to their brood. “So many people say, ‘I am so done.’ That hasn’t come out of my mouth, and it hasn’t come out of Seal’s mouth, either. I feel like we still have one coming.”
Christie Brinkley Breaks Down in Court
Christie Brinkley Breaks Down in Court
With her divorce trial underway, Christie Brinkley has a long hard road ahead of her. And it sounds like things are already getting pretty tough.
During the second day of the proceedings, the supermodel reportedly broke down in tears as she explained to the court the manner in which she was informed of her husband’s infidelity.
Brinkley recalled that she was delivering a commencement address at a Hamptons-area high school back in 2006 when the step-father of her husband’s mistress’ confronted her.
“Suddenly, I heard these words … I heard, ‘That husband of yours just won’t knock it off. He’s having an affair with my teenage daughter and that bastard won’t knock it off and I have to come to you,’” said a teary Christie.
“I said, ‘What did you say?’ At this point my eyes were fading out at the edges, this tunnel vision in a way. I looked at Peter and he was just going ‘no’ and I thought it’s true — he did that.”
Brinkley’s attorney also told the court the Peter Cook (Christie’s soon-to-be ex) had run up an internet pornography bill to the tune of $3000.
Nevertheless, Cook told press that this trial “is about parenting and remaining in my children’s lives in the same presence I’ve always had. I’m not going to let her take my children the way she has with the last two fathers.”
This one’s gonna get messy!
Brinkley Feels "Really Badly" for the Other Woman
Christie Brinkley has been through a lotand she still has a lot to go throughbut she hasn’t lost her ability to empathize.
“I’d just like to say after two days of testimony that I can’t help but think about Diana Bianchi, and I want her and her family to know that I feel really badly for them,” the jilted former supermodel said after court Thursday, referring to the woman who was a teenager when she had an affair with Brinkley’s soon to be ex-husband, Peter Cook.
“I feel bad for her and I forgive her completely.”
Brinkley testified earlier today that she learned about the affair from Bianchi’s policeman stepfather.
“Today was really difficult reliving all the horrors” of that time, she told reporters outside the courthouse.
Testimony is scheduled to resume Monday.