Billy Joel was "devastated" by his split from Christie Brinkley. The 76-year-old musician was married to the model between 1985 and 1994, and he loved the first few years of their romance.

Christie Brinkley, whose marriage to architect Peter Cook ended due to an extramarital affair, opened up about the revelation in a new interview.

Take a look back at Joel's former partners, including Christie Brinkley, and get to know his current wife, Alexis Roderick Joel, too.

Alexa Ray Joel watched the new documentary about her father, 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes,' with mom Christie Brinkley. The film premieres in two parts on July 18 and July 25, on HBO Max.

Forgiveness is complicated. And so is self-examination. But Billy Joel, who has an inherent likability, and his loved ones seem to be well-practiced in the art of both.