Behind the Scenes: The Untold Story of Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley's Relationship
The new HBO documentary on Billy Joel, directed by someone other than Christie Brinkley, features a lot of footage shot by the supermodel herself. Brinkley's daughter, Alexa Ray Joel, watched the documentary with her mother and shared that the archival footage provided by Brinkley added magical moments to the film. The documentary covers Joel and Brinkley's relationship, including their whirlwind romance that inspired Joel's hit song "Uptown Girl." Alexa, born in 1985, is also featured in the documentary as a child, with Brinkley's dedication to documenting their family life shining through.
Alexa sat for interviews and shared memories for the documentary, highlighting her parents' strong memories and her mother's meticulous documentation of their lives. The film also addresses Joel's family history of depression, with Alexa opening up about her own experiences with mental health struggles. She emphasizes the importance of destigmatizing mental health issues and shares that exercise has been beneficial for her well-being.
In addition to her involvement in the documentary, Alexa will be the celebrity grand marshal for the Hope for Depression Research Foundation's Race of Hope to Defeat Depression in Southampton Village. She is also releasing a new single, "Riverside Way," as part of her upcoming EP, "Tales From a Winding Tower." The documentary, along with Alexa's personal experiences and music endeavors, shed light on the complexities of family relationships, mental health, and artistic expression.