Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, standing at exactly 5ft 7½ (171.5 cm), was an iconic English socialite, television personality, columnist, and model whose height played a key role in her glamorous image.
She often highlighted her precise 5ft 7½ stature on Twitter, embracing it while sharing how heels enhanced her leggy look, especially compared to her taller sister. As a teenager on ski slopes, she stuffed cotton wool into boots for extra height, turning her 171.5 cm frame into a statement of elevated style.
Her career highlights included high-profile TV appearances and modeling, where her height contributed to her chic, party-girl persona that captivated British media until her passing in 2017.