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Photo Coverage: Christie Brinkley Greets Fans After Broadway Debut

Christie Brinkley, one of the world's most successful supermodels, made her highly anticipated Broadway stage debut as merry murderess Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

Click below to see photos of Brinkley greeting fans after her first performance!

Christie Brinkley is the latest addition to a remarkable roster of actresses who have graced CHICAGO's Broadway stage as Roxie Hart throughout the years, including Brooke Shields, Sandy Duncan, Marilu Henner, Bebe Neuwirth, Ash Lee Simpson, Michelle Williams and Academy Award nominee Melanie Griffith.

Throughout her phenomenal career as one of the country's most successful and recognizable supermodels, Christie Brinkley has appeared on more than 500 magazine covers worldwide. But more than that, she also excels as an artist, writer, photographer, designer, actress, philanthropist environmentalist and political activist. Combining her modeling experience with her artistic talents and diverse interests, Christie's career over the years has been interesting and dynamic.

A Ford model for over thirty years, Christie was discovered by a photographer in Paris at the age of eighteen. Since then, she has become the first model to ever appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated for three consecutive years, and appeared in the publication's annual swimsuit issues and television specials for years to follow.

In 1976, CoverGirl gave Christie her first "big break" in modeling with a contract, which launched the start of a 20-year partnership that marks the longest-running cosmetics contract of any model in history.

Christie is known for her commitment to health and fitness. Christie wrote and illustrated a health and beauty book, "Christie Brinkley's Outdoor Beauty and Fitness Guide" which topped The New York Times bestseller list.

On the big screen, she made her acting debut in 1983 opposite Chevy Chase in the hit feature film National Lampoon's Vacation and its 1997 sequel, Vegas Vacation. She has also famously appeared in Billy Joel's classic music videos "Uptown Girl," "Keeping the Faith" and "All About Soul," as well as Mick Jones' music video "Just Wanna Hold."

On television, Christie has appeared on NBC's "Mad About You" and hosted Lifetime Television's "InStyle Celebrity Weddings," which became the highest rated special in Lifetime's history. She has also been featured in Vh1's "Pop Culture Icons" series. Christie has been the subject of many documentaries including the HBO program "Beautiful Baby, Beautiful," Lifetime's "Intimate Portrait" and "Barbara Walters' Oscar Night Special."

Christie is an active member and dedicated supporter/activist for many organizations including UNICEF's Art and Entertainment Support Committee, Handgun Control, Ovarian Cancer, Susan G. Komen Foundation, the Cousteau Society, Southern Poverty Law, The Wilderness Society and stopglobalwarming.org.

Photos by Walter McBride / Retna Ltd.

Christie Brinkley at the stage door greeting fans after making her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City.

Co-Star Brent Barrett the stage door greeting fans after Christie Brinkley makes her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City.

Co-Star James Harkness the stage door greeting fans after Christie Brinkley makes her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City.

Roz Ryan at the stage door greeting fans after making her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City.

Co-Star Roz Ryan the stage door greeting fans after Christie Brinkley makes her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City.

Christie Brinkley at the stage door greeting fans after making her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City.

Christie Brinkley with Alexa Ray Joel at the stage door greeting fans after making her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City.

Christie Brinkley at the stage door greeting fans after making her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City.

Christie Brinkley with Alexa Ray Joel, Sailor Lee Brinkley Cook and Jack Paris Brinkley at the stage door greeting fans after making her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City.

Christie Brinkley with sailors at the stage door greeting fans after making her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City.

Christie Brinkley with two sailors at the stage door greeting fans after making her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City.

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As a 14 year old youth, Walter was transfixed by his first Broadway Show, the original production of 'GREASE'. His Journey to celebrity photojournalism began that fateful night. Meeting, photographing and getting to know the cast inspired him to spend his professional life doing what he loved. Walter moved to Manhattan and for a leading role as a Photographer & Photo Researcher. Currently headlining in New Jersey with his partner Richard and family members Dali (Jack Russell) & Gala (Schnoodle). Recently he made his Broadway debut sharing the stage with Hugh Jackman in 'Hugh Jackman on Broadway' as well as receiving the Actors' Equity Association Gypsy Spirit Award. Walter McBride Photography is syndicated worldwide by Corbis/AP.

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