Brinkley Supports Joel Through Split

5 months ago 19th Jun 06:30

Billy Joel's ex-wife Christie Brinkley has spoken out in support of the rocker after he announced his split from wife Katie Lee.

Joel confirmed he is separating from third wife Lee on Wednesday (17Jun09) after snaps of the 27-year-old dirty dancing with designer Yigal Azrouel appeared in U.S. tabloids.

And supermodel Brinkley - who herself went through a messy divorce fromvPeter Cook last year (08) - is saddened by the news of her ex's heartache

A rep for the Uptown Girl legend insisted the pair broke up after "muchthoughtful consideration", and that the "decision to separate was absolutely unrelated to Yigal".

And supermodel Brinkley - who herself went through a messy divorce from Peter Cook last year (08) - is saddened by the news of her ex's heartache.

She tells Access Hollywood, "My heart goes out to them. It's sad news, but Billy is a great dad and a great friend, so of course, I wish him the best".