Christie Brinkley, 63, makes splash in 'Sports Illustrated' Swimsuit Issue

The year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue is a family affair for author Brinkley and her 2 daughters.

The timeless beauty United Nations agency turned sixty three this month, shared an Instagram weekday night motility in the water next to her daughters, Alexa Ray Joel, 31, and Sailor Brinkley Cook, 18. Brinkley previously graced 3 consecutive covers of the magazine's issue dedicated to swimwear in 1979, 1980, and 1981.

"Yes! i'm excited to announce that I am back in @si_swimsuit," Brinkley captioned a photo of the trio all wearing black. "I figured with my attractive daughters @alexarayjoel and @sailorbrinkleycookby my aspect, whose going to be watching me!"

Brinkley also thanked the magazine "for causing the powerful message that smart things are available in packages of each size and that we don't associate with associate degree expiration date!"

Brinkley was not the sole model to evangelise about the importance of self-acceptance. Her daughters also took to the image sharing app to speak concerning self-image.

Sharing the same photo as her mother, Brinkley Cook wrote that she had "a plethora of awkward phases," and that she "always somehow found something to select on" once watching her own reflection.

"My body and I are through it all," Brinkley's daughter with former husband Peter Cook aforesaid. "But recently I have been liberated. I am healthy, I treat myself well, and for that I'm happy. I've looked in the mirror and been able to LOVE the items about my body that beauty norms view 'undesirable'. I now have big to recognize that my body is deserve numerous nice things."

Brinkley Cook's sister, whose dad is Piano Man Billy Joel, also preached concerning embrace the body you square measure in.

"I don't have a very flat tummy, or cellulite-free thighs...," she captioned a close-up shot of her wearing a bathing costume, "nor am I a model's height or shape. Neither are a whole lot of a lot of alternative stunning girls out there. SO WHAT? will it very matter, in the end? All that matters is how you're feeling concerning yourself. Set your own standards of beauty; both internally and outwardly."