Billy Joel has never been shy about the fact that drinking played a role in his biggest heartbreaks — including the end of his marriage to Christie Brinkley. In her recent memoir, Brinkley wrote that “booze was the other woman,

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.

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.

Billy Joel's 50-year career warranted a five-hour documentary. It's comprehensive, emotional and a must-watch for any music fan.

Joel, who is now two years sober, first checked into rehab in 2002 at Connecticut’s Silver Hill Hospital. He entered rehab a second time in 2005 at New York City’s Betty Ford Center at the insistence of his then-wife, cookbook author Katie Lee, who issued him an “ultimatum.”

The HBO documentary about the singer and songwriter wrapped with a deep exploration of his tabloid troubles, creative process and decision to return to live performance.

Off the runway, Christie Brinkley is a model mom. The prolific cover girl has three children: Alexa Ray Joel, Jack Paris Brinkley-Cook, and Sailor Brinkley-Cook.

Billy Joel has married four times, including to model Christie Brinkley. The women in his life inspired songs such as “Uptown Girl” and “Just the Way You Are.”