Christie Brimberry is an American TV star born in March 1972. She rose to stardom after appearing on the TV reality show Fast N'Loud. She made a reputation for herself due to her straightforward nature and approach. She really showed everyone that a girl can indeed be successful within a male-dominated industry.
Updated August 2021: Christie Brimberry gained hundreds of thousands of fans during her stint on the extremely successful car reality show Fast N' Loud, but these days we don't hear much about her. Christie-fans will be happy to know that we've updated this article with all the latest information we could find about her.
Her message of empowerment set by her own example attracted a lot of viewers to the show. She prefers to keep a low profile and stay off the radar, and the only source of information people have regarding what’s going on in her life is through her Instagram account. However, even on social media, she limits the amount of information shared about her personal life.
Her witty and direct attitude has given her over 340K followers on Instagram, thus making her a social media star. Here are 15 facts about Fast N' Loud’s Christie Brimberry.
16 She Had Surgery In October 2016
In October 2016, office manager Christie Brimberry underwent surgery for the removal of a cancerous lymph node from her thyroid. Unfortunately, there was an issue with the procedure as it resulted in her voice box getting damaged. After her surgery, she urged fans and followers to get themselves checked to be on the safe side.
15 Her Voice Box Was Damaged For 6 Months
In her surgery to get rid of her cancerous lymph node, the nerve to Christie’s voice box got cut. She had a tube in her throat after the surgery, but that was removed within a day. With rest and radiation treatment, her voice was perfectly fine within a 6-month period.
14 She Underwent Chemotherapy
As part of her treatment prior to the surgery, Christie went through chemotherapy. Fortunately, Christie is completely cancer free today. When this news was released, Gas Monkey Garage posted a heartfelt and touching message congratulating her in December 2017. All of her fans expressed a lot of happiness and relief when the news was posted.
13 Christie Brimberry Is Married
Christie is married to Darren Brimberry, her second husband. He is a famous hairstylist who owns two salons in Texas: Craft & Company Salon and Muse the Salon. The “Balmain Extension Specialist” doesn’t reveal much about himself on social media, but his Instagram has shown that he definitely knows his way around hair.
12 She Has Six Children
Christie has a total of six children. Four of her children are from her marriage with Darren Brimberry, and the remaining two children are from her previous marriage. The eldest child is Malik Grinage, a boy born in July 1997. The second child is a daughter named Jordan Grinage, born two years after Malik.
11 Her Net Worth Is $2 Million
Being a manager at the Gas Monkey Garage has been extremely worthwhile for Christie as she has an estimated net worth of $2 million, although, there's always a chance it’s even higher than that guesstimate. Christie stated that her job as a “zookeeper” was to ensure that the mechanics and other employees stayed in line over at Gas Monkey.
10 Gas Monkey Garage Drives Her Crazy
Anyone who has ever watched Gas Monkey Garage knows that Christie has to deal with a lot of insanity on a daily basis. That would be enough to drive most away, but she says that she loves her job and never plans on leaving due to the bonds she's created with the staff.
9 Christie Brimberry Was Not The Only Woman On GMG
Brimberry wasn't the only woman on the show, Richard Rawlings' sister also made some appearances. However, Christie was the only female with a larger role on the show where she acts as the office manager of the garage. Her straightforward and assertive approach towards managing the garage and keeping everything in line has earned a lot of praise from people. She always finds a way to balance efficiency and profitability at Gas Monkey Garage.
8 She Has A Strong Personality
Christie has a bold and strong personality that she isn’t afraid to express to the world. She has tattoos all over her body, and her trademark short hair makes her stand out even more. Her passion for cars is always apparent in her face whenever she talks about them.
7 Christie’s Husband Is Richard Rawlings’ Hairdresser
Her husband is the hairdresser for Fast N' Loud's host Richard Rawlings. In fact, he requested Rawlings to get Christie a job. Rawlings agreed to audition her just to get Darren off his back. However, during the audition, he immediately realized everything Christie was capable of and hired her for the job. Her husband was right about her after all.
6 She Lost A Lot Of Weight
Starting at around 163 pounds, Brimberry managed to lose over 50 pounds by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She used to go to the gym to work out, and some of her workout routines are posted on her social media accounts on Twitter and Instagram. She shifted to a healthier lifestyle in her battle against cancer.
5 Her Social Media Following Is Huge
Brimberry has a lot of followers on all of her social media accounts. She has over 117,000 followers on Twitter, over 340,000 followers on Instagram, and over 1.2 million followers on Facebook. She shares posts about her career, and you can even see a few details from her daily life there as well.
4 She Loves To Travel
Like most celebrities out there, she's a huge fan of traveling. You can always find her favorite tourist spots and recent trips on her Instagram and Twitter accounts. She always makes sure that her fans get a glimpse of her vacations so that they can stay updated on her life.
3 She Owns Several Vintage Cars
Her passion for cars is undoubtedly very strong, as she owns a number of vintage cars. She’s also wise when it comes to spending her money, though recognizes there are few things in this world worth buying as much as vintage cars are. Her collection is very special to her heart.
2 She Gets The Most Attention On The Show
Every individual on the show is special and has their own part to play, but no one is adored as much as Christie Brimberry is, as she's the one credited with keeping the ship sailing. She's the one with the calm head who ensures that everything stays on track.
1 She Appeared On The Show From 2012 To 2017
Christie is credited with appearances in 55 episodes of Fast N' Loud between 2012 and 2017. She also appeared in one episode of Misfit Garage in 2016. Due to her battle with cancer, Christie disappeared from the screen, but she came out on top and kicked cancer's ass, which is certainly better than appearing on a TV show.