In her memoir 'Uptown Girl,' Christie Brinkley reveals that she was approached by producers to film a topless scene in 'National Lampoon's Vacation.' Despite being initially asked, Brinkley refused, believing her appeal was tied to mystery. D'Angelo intervened, offering to do the scene instead. Brinkley expressed gratitude for D'Angelo's support, feeling that the comedic elements of her own scene were enhanced by maintaining her modesty. The moment exemplifies camaraderie between the actresses during a film shoot for what became an iconic comedy.
The most memorable part of filming was the scene where I bump into Chevy's character at a motel pool and talk him into going skinny-dipping, which we shot at two in the morning.
When the production team asked again about the possibility of nudity - and I couldn't blame them for trying - Beverly walked out onto set in the nick of time.
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