Christie Brinkley
publication date: Thursday, July 13, 2017 (part of Summer 2017)
category: Modeling
clue: Her being the face of CoverGirl, appearances on Sports Illustrated swimsuit covers, and marriage to Billy Joel pushed her past the brink of superstardom in the 1980s, and her career continues today.
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Jesse King, and Elaine Beckland