Story highlights Brinkley made history with her three coversShe said she's come full circle(CNN) Christie Brinkley has made a splash return in the latest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. Thirty-eight years after she first appeared on the cover of the coveted magazine, Brinkley is back in the pages -- this time with daughters Alexa Ray Joel, 31 and Sailor Brinkley Cook, 18. Brinkley also gets a solo pic sporting a red bikini and called it a "full circle moment." "This is a real full circle moment for me," @christiebrinkley said through tears on set. A photo posted by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Feb 7, 2017 at 5:44am PSTBrinkley made history when she appeared on the cover three consecutive years in a row, 1979, 1980 and 1981.

Source: CNN February 07, 2017 15:33 UTC