Christie Brinkley, at exactly 5ft 8 (172.7 cm), embodies the ideal supermodel stature that propelled her to fame as an American model, actress, and entrepreneur.
Her precise height made her a perfect fit for high-fashion runways and magazine covers, including three consecutive Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue appearances from 1979 to 1981, where her leggy 5ft 8 silhouette became legendary.
Gracing the CoverGirl campaigns for over 25 years, Brinkley's 172.7 cm frame highlighted her as the epitome of 1980s glamour, enhancing her roles in films like National Lampoon's Vacation.