Christie Brinkley Shares Billy Joel's Heartbreaking Final Words Before 1994 Split

In a heart-wrenching revelation, Christie Brinkley has shared the emotional turmoil of her split from music legend Billy Joel, including the three final words that marked the end of their nine-year marriage in 1994: 'Yeah, fine, go.' Their story, detailed in the second part of Joel's documentary Billy Joel: And So it Goes, paints a picture of love eroded by distance, personal struggles, and unfulfilled dreams.

The couple, who met in the sun-soaked paradise of St. Barts in 1983 and married in 1985, welcomed their daughter Alexa Ray Joel soon after. But as Brinkley poignantly recalls, the initial joy and laughter faded as Joel's relentless touring schedule consumed him. 'What am I even doing here?' she questioned, feeling isolated in a home meant to echo with love and music, while Joel unwound late into the night after shows.

Joel himself admitted the pain of being away from family during those years, a sadness compounded by his own childhood memories of divorce. He was determined to be there for Alexa, unlike his father who vanished from his life after a split when Joel was just eight. Yet, Brinkley hints at deeper issues, including Joel's struggles with drinking, which left her feigning sleep to avoid confronting him in that state.

The emotional climax came during an argument when Brinkley decided she could no longer endure the loneliness. With tears in her eyes, she recalls packing up to return to New York with Alexa, only to hear Joel's resigned farewell. For Joel, the lesson was stark: 'True love isn't always floating on clouds and ecstasy. A lot of it's pain.'

This raw, intimate glimpse into their past reminds us that even the brightest stars face the darkest nights. Their story continues to unfold in the documentary, a testament to the complexities of love and loss.