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Tara Palmer-Tomkinson (Tara Claire Palmer-Tomkinson) was born on 23 December, 1971 in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, is a British television personality (1971–2017). Discover Tara Palmer-Tomkinson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?
| Popular As |
Tara Claire Palmer-Tomkinson |
| Occupation |
Socialite, television personality, model, charity patron |
| Age |
45 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
23 December, 1971 |
| Birthday |
23 December |
| Birthplace |
Basingstoke, Hampshire, England |
| Date of death |
8 February, 2017 |
| Died Place |
South Kensington, London, England |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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Tara Palmer-Tomkinson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 45 years old, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson height not available right now. We will update Tara Palmer-Tomkinson's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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| Hair Color |
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
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Tara Palmer-Tomkinson Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Tara Palmer-Tomkinson worth at the age of 45 years old? Tara Palmer-Tomkinson’s income source is mostly from being a successful television personality. She is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Tara Palmer-Tomkinson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
television personality |
Tara Palmer-Tomkinson Social Network
Timeline
Her father represented Great Britain as a skier at the 1964 Winter Olympics.
Her mother was of Argentine descent.
Palmer-Tomkinson was educated at Sherborne School for Girls in Dorset.
After she left school, she worked briefly in the City of London for Rothschilds bank.
Tara Claire Palmer-Tomkinson (23 December 1971 – 8 February 2017) was an English socialite and television personality.
She appeared in several television shows, including the reality programme I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.
Tara Palmer-Tomkinson was born in Basingstoke, Hampshire on 23 December 1971, the daughter of Patricia (née Dawson) and Charles Palmer-Tomkinson.
In the mid- to late 1990s, a weekly column for The Sunday Times appeared under her name.
However, this was actually ghostwritten by author Wendy Holden based on Palmer-Tomkinson's "phoned in description of her activities during the preceding week."
She subsequently similarly contributed to The Spectator, The Mail on Sunday, GQ, Eve, Harpers and Queen, Tatler, InStyle and The Observer sporadically.
In 1999, she appeared on The Frank Skinner Show, slurring her words and forgetting the host's name.
In 2002, Palmer-Tomkinson made an appearance on the first series of the British television series I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, finishing as runner up.
She was a contestant on a celebrity Christmas edition of Blind Date later that year.
She appeared as a Star in a Reasonably Priced Car in Top Gear's sixth episode of series one.
Palmer-Tomkinson's presenting credits included Animals Do the Funniest Things with Tony Blackburn, the UK selection for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2003, The British Comedy Awards...Party On, What Kids Really Think, Popworld, Top of the Pops, SMTV Live, Company Magazine Bachelor of the Year, Dumb Britain, Extreme, a role as a team captain on Bognor or Bust which was hosted by Angus Deayton and work for GMTV, Five, LBC radio, the music channel The Hits and the Living TV programme Dirty Cows.
In 2004, Paul Harvey's painting of Palmer-Tomkinson was exhibited in The Stuckists Punk Victorian show at the Walker Art Gallery for the Liverpool Biennial.
Palmer-Tomkinson was addicted to cocaine in her early career.
In November 2005, she presented her third behind the scenes series on ITV2 for I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! NOW!.
She hosted the Classic FM Gramophone Awards in 2005.
She wrote a pop song called "5 Seconds" which she performed on Loose Women.
In 2006, she received extensive publicity after her nasal septum collapsed due to her cocaine addiction.
Pictures were printed in several British tabloids.
She underwent cosmetic surgery to have it rebuilt.
In September 2007, her book The Naughty Girl's Guide to Life, co-authored with Sharon Marshall, was published by Sphere.
It was serialised in The Sunday Times Style magazine.
She was also a guest on the first and second series of 'Would I Lie to You?' in 2007 and 2008.
In 2007, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson was a contestant on Comic Relief Does Fame Academy for the BBC.
She gave away tickets to see her compete in the show to "ordinary people" who had helped her out (the other contestants generally giving their free tickets to other celebrities).
She invited the policeman who found her stolen car, the locksmith who helped when she was locked out of her house and her parents' local shopkeepers.
Palmer-Tomkinson played the piano, as was demonstrated at events at the Queen Elizabeth Hall with the National Symphony Orchestra, at the Royal Albert Hall, and at The Coliseum during a Leonard Bernstein Tribute.
In October 2010, her first novel, Inheritance, was published by Pan Books.
This was also ghostwritten.
In 2012, her second novel, Infidelity, was published by Pan Books.
From 2013 to 2014, Palmer-Tomkinson, herself autistic, was patron of Scottish charity Speur Ghlan, which delivers early intervention for young children diagnosed with autism or developmental delays.
The appointment garnered media attention for having been facilitated through social media.
Palmer-Tomkinson's family have a close relationship with the British royal family.
She attended the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall as well as the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton.
On 22 December 2014, Palmer-Tomkinson was arrested at Heathrow Airport.
She died from a perforated ulcer on 8 February 2017.
