Christie Brinkley, Alexa Ray Joel React To News Of Billy Joel, Katie Lee Split

Access Hollywood - June 17, 2009 7:23 PM PDT
Story photo: Christie Brinkley, Alexa Ray Joel React To News Of Billy Joel, Katie Lee SplitChristie Brinkley and Alexa Joel speak to Access Hollywood, June 17, 2009 Access HollywoodAccess Hollywood

NEW YORK, New York -- Christie Brinkley has spoken out about the news that her ex, Billy Joel, and his wife of five years, Katie Lee, have separated.

"My heart goes out to them," Brinkley told Access Hollywood at the 6th Annual Wayuu Taya Foundation Fundraising Gala in New York City on Wednesday evening. "It's sad news, but Billy is a great dad and a great friend, so of course, I wish him the best."

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As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, a rep for the entertainer confirmed Joel, 60, and Lee, 27, have split.

"After nearly five years of marriage, Billy and Katie have decided to separate," a rep for the artist said in a statement to Access on Wednesday. "The decision is the result of much thought and consideration. Billy and Katie remain caring friends, with admiration and respect for each other."

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Joel's daughter, Alexa Ray, 24, an entertainer, revealed before heading into the Wayuu Taya Gala that she has been aware of the couple's split for some time.

"This is old news for me," she told Access. "I heard this a while ago. I was the first to know. Ok, I 'm his daughter, but you know what? I'm completely supportive of my father and very protective of him...I'm behind him 100%. So I'm just there for him right now."

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  • oliva
    NOSE JOB - NOSE JOB - Billys daughter needs one bad I bet she has problems breathing. I cant believe that her Mother Christy Brinkly has not mentioned that to her !! Why did they not take care of this issue years ago!! It looks bad really bad!!
    report abuseposted June 20, 2009 2:30 PM PDT
  • Anonymous
    Billy Joel and Christy Brinkley need to reconcile. She is the mother of his only child, they are still on super friendly terms, and he is the godfather and even babysits for her other kids. Sometimes the grass isn't always greener.
    report abuseposted June 18, 2009 8:57 AM PDT
  • Anonymous
    Billy Joel and Christy Brinkley need to reconcile. She is the mother of his only child, they are still on super friendly terms, and he is the godfather and even babysits for her other kids. Sometimes the grass isn't always greener.
    report abuseposted June 18, 2009 8:57 AM PDT
  • the anti-liberal
    Alexa Ray is a fantastic musician. Just as good as her father.
    report abuseposted June 18, 2009 6:13 AM PDT
  • PsychoSpice™
    Five years ago, he would have been 55 and she would have been 22. Yeah, that sounds like a recipe for a successful marriage.
    report abuseposted June 18, 2009 5:58 AM PDT
  • Deb
    That poor girl! She is not even remotely attractive! Use Daddy's money to get some work done!
    report abuseposted June 18, 2009 5:21 AM PDT
  • Bamagirl
    seriously, if ever there was a need for a nose job, this would be it. You can afford it, so do it!
    report abuseposted June 18, 2009 5:14 AM PDT
  • KEPSITREAL
    his daughter needs a nose job ...bad!!!!!!!!!!
    report abuseposted June 18, 2009 2:00 AM PDT
  • Stacy C
    WOOF!!!
    report abuseposted June 17, 2009 8:45 PM PDT
  • awchew
    You know Christie is lovin it! .... he had a young thing......Christie can never keep a man, ya wonder about these two? are they strange or what?
    report abuseposted June 17, 2009 8:21 PM PDT
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