Fashion model Sailor Brinkley-Cook has set social media alight with a series of stunning beachside photographs, showcasing a striking resemblance to her supermodel mother's iconic pinup past.
A Legacy in a Blue Bikini
The 26-year-old looked sensational over the weekend, sharing images of herself frolicking on a pristine white sand beach in the Caribbean. In the photos, she confidently showed off her trim figure in a tiny blue bikini, striking a series of sexy poses that highlighted her toned physique.
This display of body confidence is particularly noteworthy given Sailor's past openness about her struggles. However, the most compelling detail is the powerful echo of family history. Her mother, the legendary 71-year-old supermodel Christie Brinkley, made almost identical sultry poses while in Florida for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition back in February 1981.
Following Famous Footsteps
This recent photoshoot serves as further proof that Sailor is decisively following in her mother's pinup footsteps. As the youngest of Christie Brinkley's three children, Sailor is often noted as the one who bears the strongest physical resemblance to her famous parent.
Her father is Peter Cook, who was married to Christie from 1996 until their divorce in 2008. Christie's other children are Alexa Ray Joel, 40, from her marriage to singer Billy Joel (1985-1994), and Jack Paris Cook, 30, from her brief union with Richard Taubman (1994-1995).
A Journey to Body Confidence
The poised images from the Caribbean stand in contrast to the internal battles Sailor has courageously discussed publicly. She has been vocal about her past struggles with body dysmorphia and an eating disorder that began when she was just 15 years old.
In a 2020 appearance on Good Morning America, she revealed the painful thoughts that plagued her, stating, "I just have this awful feeling that if I'm not skinny, I'm not worth being celebrated." She described moments of looking in the mirror and feeling "disgusted" with herself, focusing on minor perceived flaws.
She attributed part of her struggle to the industry standards she saw growing up, admiring the "tiny supermodels" who were "celebrated by everyone." At the height of her disorder, she recalled feeling "so happy with myself because I had a thigh gap." She also noted that her mother was not fully aware of the depth of her pain during the worst of it.
Today, her confident display on a sun-drenched beach signifies a remarkable personal journey. The images not only celebrate her own modelling career but also pay a poignant, unwitting tribute to the iconic legacy of her mother, Christie Brinkley, proving that some poses are truly timeless.
