Heather Small, precisely 5ft 4 (162.6 cm) tall, is a British soul singer renowned as the former lead vocalist of the chart-topping band M People. Her commanding stage presence and iconic big hair in the 1990s amplified her petite frame, leading fans to perceive her as much taller—she once quipped, “I'm only 5ft 4, but people always say I seem so much taller. There was even a rumour going round that I was 7ft tall.” This height-fueled illusion enhanced her larger-than-life image during hits like “Moving on Up” and her successful solo career.