Elle Macpherson recalls modelling with Whitney Houston before fame hit

It's hard to think of Elle Macpherson and the late Whitney Houston being anything but A-lister powerhouses.

But Elle, 50, took a trip down memory lane with Jimmy Kimmel, recalling a modelling job in St Barts, with Whitney and Christine Brinkley before they were all famous.

In fact, Elle casually reveals how the trio met Billy Joel in a piano bar on the island, which kicked off two of the biggest moments in the 80s.

Christine later went on to marry Billy, with Elle revealing Whitney gave him her mixtape, kicking off her singing career.

Yep, two of the biggest moments from the 80s, just happening in a little bar in St Barts. Check out Elle's interview above.

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