Peter Cook

New York architect Peter Cook is the ex-husband of model and actress Christie Brinkley.

On October 16, 2008, the New York Post reported that there was a sex tape between Cook and his mistress Diana Bianchi. Bianchi and Cook's affair was a key part of Brinkley and Cook's divorce.¹

Fast Facts

1. Raised in New Jersey²
2. Founded Peter Cook AIA, Architect in 1987²
3. Has worked as a carpenter
4. Graduated from architecture school at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1982²
5. Married Brinkley in 1996
6. Daughter: Sailor Lee
7. Son: Jack (adopted—biological father is Brinkley ex-husband, Richard Taubman)
8. Not to be confused with deceased British architect of same name

Cook Bianchi Sex Tape

On October 16, 2008, the New York Post gossip column Page Six reported the existence of a sex tape between Peter Cook and his former mistress Diana Bianchi.¹

Bianchi Affair and Porn Habit

During Cook and Brinkley's divorce trial, Cook admitted to having an affair with Diana Bianchi, a Southampton local who was either 17 or 18 when the pair began their tryst.³ Cook also said that during his marriage with Brinkley, he spent up to $3,600 per year on internet pornography.³ Cook allegedly paid Bianchi $300,000 not to speak about the affair.³

Divorce From Christie Brinkley

The divorce trial between Christie Brinkley and Peter Cook began on July 2, 2008. They reached a settlement on July 10, 2008, in which Brinkley was awarded sole custody of the couple's children and was granted ownership of all of the real estate. Brinkley will reportedly pay Cook $2.1 million in the settlement.⁴

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Christie Brinkley | Peter Cook Sex Tape | Peter Cook 2020 Interview | Christie Brinkley Divorce | Diana Bianchi | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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