A magazine cover icon when she was young

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Christie Brinkley is 70! Yep, the stunner celebrated her milestone birthday in February 2024 — and a month later, she shared how her age is catching up with her: Christie was diagnosed with skin cancer — a basal cell carcinoma on her face. But she was lucky, as doctors caught it early and "removed the cancer and stitched me up to perfection like an haute couture Dior," Christie quipped on Instagram in March alongside photos taken post-surgery.

Join us as we look back at the most stunningly beautiful snaps of the supermodel from early in her career, starting with this shot…

Christie Brinkley brought sexy back with an over-the-shoulder smize at the Fragrance Foundation's 1996 FiFi Awards in New York City.

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A tanned Christie Brinkley had that California girl glow while out and about in New York City circa 1984.

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Christie Brinkley showed off her sporty side at the 1989 Artists & Writers Charity Softball Game in East Hampton, New York. (Like her other sides, it's beautiful!)

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Christie Brinkley looked gorgeous and windswept while making a cameo in the 1997 comedy "Vegas Vacation." (She made her acting debut 14 years earlier in "National Lampoon's Vacation.")

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A baby-faced Christie Brinkley looked absolutely flawless with minimal makeup while posing for a portrait circa 1985.

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Christie Brinkley got hearts racing when she made her acting debut in the 1983 movie "National Lampoon's Vacation." She famously portrayed "the girl in the red Ferrari" in the iconic comedy.

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Christie Brinkley — who shot into the spotlight with her frequent appearances on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue — famously rocked a white bikini while making her feature film debut in the 1983 comedy "National Lampoon's Vacation."

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During the 1992 Rita Hayworth Gala in New York City, Christie Brinkley channeled Jessica Rabbit in a gorgeous long-sleeve off-the-shoulder gown that perfectly accentuated her curves.

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Christie Brinkley gave us major Grace Kelly vibes at a 1991 event hosted by the Police Athletic League in New York City.

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During a launch party for the 2004 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in New York City, Christie Brinkley donned a pretty blue spaghetti-strap top that really made her blue eyes pop.

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Christie Brinkley looked pretty in pink in a curve-hugging spaghetti-strap dress during the 2002 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, D.C.

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Have you ever seen someone look more glamorous while riding horseback?! Christie Brinkley took a whirl on her pretty pony during a 1992 competition at Belmont Park Racetrack in Elmont, New York.

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Christie Brinkley flashed a winning grin while rocking a beret in New York City circa 1982.

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Warning: Dangerous curves ahead! Christie Brinkley flaunted her hourglass figure while walking the runway in a slinky red gown at the 2004 Heart Truth Red Dress Collection fashion show during New York Fashion Week in New York City.

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What's better than one supermodel? Two, of course! Christie Brinkley took a moment to catch up with fellow beauty Brooke Shields at the afterparty following the 1987 premiere of "The Inquiry" in New York City.

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Jane Fonda would be proud! Christie Brinkley flaunted her fit figure in a pink spandex bodysuit and leg warmers in a portrait taken circa 1982.

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Christie Brinkley glowed in a strapless gold gown at Conde Nast Traveler's 2004 Readers Choice Awards in New York City.

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That mane! A candid Christie Brinkley was all hair at the Walden Woods Project's 1991 benefit concert afterparty in New York City.

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There she is! Christie Brinkley lifted up her shades to reveal her flawless face at the 1992 Billboard Music Awards in Universal City, California.

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Christie Brinkley was practically glowing in a shimmery curve-hugging gown with a sheer skirt during a 1996 Cartier party in New York City.

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Christie Brinkley, who was nearly 50 at the time, looked half her age at the 2001 Hampton Classic Horse Show in Bridgehampton, New York.

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Christie Brinkley stunned while giving a silly over-the-shoulder smolder at Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy's 1990 Silver Clef Award Salute to Bon Jovi in New York City.

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It's just not fair that Christie Brinkley can look this stunning in jeans and sneakers! The supermodel kept things casual at a 2007 Hampton Social event in East Hampton, New York.

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Aw, young love! Christie Brinkley beamed while resting her head on Billy Joel in an undated photo from early in their relationship. (They were married from 1985 to 1994.)

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Everything was coming up roses for Christie Brinkley — especially her perfectly coiffed tresses — at a 2000 kickoff event for 1-800-Flowers.com's partnership with the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund in New York City.

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A baby-faced Christie Brinkley flashed her iconic megawatt smile as she climbed out of a car on her way to the 1989 premiere of "Miss Firecracker" in New York City.

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We're not used to seeing Christie Brinkley sporting so much makeup! The supermodel looked all dolled up while shooting a promo for the 1994 Supermodel of the World pageant in Hawaii.

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Was anyone having more fun than Christie Brinkley at the 1984 Academy Awards in Los Angeles?! It sure didn't look like it!

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Yeehaw! Christie Brinkley sported a classy cowgirl-inspired getup during the 1990 Scenery-Greenery Celebrity Cocktail Party at the Montauk Manor hotel in New York.

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Christie Brinkley is truly beautiful inside and out! The supermodel's fun-loving personality is just as appealing as her gorgeous face. She showed off both while snapping a photo of a photographer during a night out in New York City circa 1980.