Sarah Rafferty Surpasses Cheryl Hines and Rachael Harris in Height by Inches

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Sarah Rafferty is 5 feet 8 ¾ inches (174.6 cm) tall, surpassing the average American woman’s height of 5 feet 4 inches (162.6 cm) by about 2 inches.

She is 9.5 cm (approximately 3.74 inches) taller than Cheryl Hines and 20.9 cm (around 8.23 inches) taller than Rachael Harris. Her shoe size is 8 (US), which translates to 6 (UK), 38.5 (EU), and 24.5 (Japan).

Sarah Rafferty is the tallest at 5ft 8 ¾ (174.6 cm), followed by Cheryl Hines at 5ft 5 (165.1 cm), and Rachael Harris is the shortest at 5ft ½ (153.7 cm)Sarah Rafferty is the tallest at 5ft 8 ¾ (174.6 cm), followed by Cheryl Hines at 5ft 5 (165.1 cm), and Rachael Harris is the shortest at 5ft ½ (153.7 cm) (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)

Sarah Rafferty’s height has been an asset to her career as an actress. She has often been cast as a tall and elegant character. For example, she played Donna Paulsen in the legal drama Suits.

Donna is a successful businesswoman known for her intelligence and confidence. Her height helps to convey these qualities to the audience.

Sarah Rafferty met her husband, Santtu Seppala, at Yale University, where Rafferty was pursuing her MFA in acting, and they married on June 23, 2001, at the Roman Catholic Church of St. Mary in Greenwich, ConnecticutSarah Rafferty met her husband, Santtu Seppala, at Yale University, where Rafferty was pursuing her MFA in acting, and they married on June 23, 2001, at the Roman Catholic Church of St. Mary in Greenwich, Connecticut (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages)

A natural redhead, Sarah Rafferty is of Irish, German, and English descent. Her great-grandparents on her father’s side were all Irish, her great-grandparents on her mother’s side were half-Irish and half-German, and her great-great-grandparents on her mother’s side were half-English and half-Scottish.

This means she is 53.125% Irish, 28.125% German, and 18.75% English, with distant Scottish ancestry.

Sarah Rafferty and Natalie Zea Stun at Audi Golden Globe Kick-Off Party with Quirky Shoes

In January 2014, two quirky pairs of shoes caught our eye at the Audi Golden Globe 2014 Kick-Off Cocktail Party. Sarah Rafferty and Natalie Zea wore some amazing shoes, so we must ask: Which pair do you like best?

Sarah Rafferty wears her red hair back at the Audi Golden GlobesSarah Rafferty wears her red hair back at the Audi Golden Globes event held on January 10, 2014, at Cecconi’s restaurant in Los Angeles (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

Sarah, best known for her role as Donna on the USA Network legal drama “Suits,” styled a Rhea Costa crepe dress with Danielle Queller jewelry and a white satin clutch.

Sarah Rafferty showcased her size 8 (US) feet with elegance, adorned in vibrant red plaid Oscar Tiye pumpsSarah Rafferty showcased her size 8 (US) feet with elegance, adorned in vibrant red plaid Oscar Tiye pumps (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

Her red plaid pumps are called the “Amira” and are from Oscar Tiye’s Fall 2013 collection.

Sarah was joined at the cocktail party by Natalie Zea, who stars as Claire Matthews in the Fox series “The Following” and previously appeared as Winona Hawkins in the FX crime drama “Justified.”

Natalie Zea’s height of 5 feet 5 inches (165.1 cm) is very close to the average height of an American woman, which is around 5 feet 4 inches (162.6 cm). She wears a shoe size 8 US).

Natalie Zea showcasing her impeccable style in a long-sleeve cocktail dress by Olcay Gulsen at the Audi Golden Globes eventNatalie Zea showcasing her impeccable style in a long-sleeve cocktail dress by Olcay Gulsen at the Audi Golden Globes event held on January 10, 2014, at Cecconi’s restaurant in Los Angeles (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

Natalie donned a long-sleeve cocktail dress by Olcay Gulsen and a gorgeous pair of Gucci feather sandals.

She was joined by Travis Schuldt, an American actor she started dating in 2003. They met on the set of the soap opera Passions, where they played lovers.

Natalie Zea and fiancé Travis Schuldt pose for photos together on the red carpetNatalie Zea and her fiancé Travis Schuldt pose for photos together on the red carpet (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

Natalie Zea and Travis Schuldt got engaged in 2013 and married in 2014. They have one daughter together, Reygan, who was born in 2015.

Natalie Zea elegantly flaunted her size 8 (US) feet adorned with feather-embellished Gucci sandalsNatalie Zea elegantly flaunted her size 8 (US) feet adorned with feather-embellished Gucci sandals (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

Who do you think had the hottest outfit of the night?

Sarah Rafferty’s Best Quotes About Acting, Life, and Success

“My summer uniform is a dress.” – Sarah Rafferty

“I also have a closet full of hats.” – Sarah Rafferty

“What’s really important for us is that our home base is in L.A., and when we move to Toronto – where ‘Suits’ is filmed – we move as a unit and are always together in the same place. My 5-year-old goes to two schools, which I was worried about, but it ended up being an amazing, self-esteem-building experience for her. She celebrates it.” – Sarah Rafferty

Naturally redheaded, Sarah Rafferty attended the Keep It Clean Live Comedy Benefit for Waterkeeper AllianceNaturally redheaded, Sarah Rafferty attended the Keep It Clean Live Comedy Benefit for Waterkeeper Alliance at Avalon on March 1, 2018, in the heart of Hollywood, California (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)

“I like Canadians. Who doesn’t like Canadians? It’s amazing! They’re the friendliest people on earth.” – Sarah Rafferty

“I am a huge theatre geek.” – Sarah Rafferty

“Any time you get to work with someone new who you admire, who’s awesome, it’s great; you’re excited to be there.” – Sarah Rafferty

“Toronto is an amazing place to be as a family.” – Sarah Rafferty

“My favorite part of ‘Suits’ is when we go back in time, and we do learn more. I hope we do more of that in Season 6.” – Sarah Rafferty

“As I got older, I gave myself the space to be human and to have a minute and be disappointed and feel whatever I’m feeling.” – Sarah Rafferty

In the midst of New York Fashion Week, both Sarah Rafferty and Jaimie Alexander, standing tall at 5ft 8 ¾ (174.6 cm) and 5ft 8 ¼ (173.4 cm) respectively, graced the Christian Siriano fashion show at the Grand Lodge on February 10, 2018, in the vibrant city of New YorkDuring New York Fashion Week, both Sarah Rafferty and Jaimie Alexander, standing tall at 5ft 8 ¾ (174.6 cm) and 5ft 8 ¼ (173.4 cm), respectively, graced the Christian Siriano fashion show at the Grand Lodge on February 10, 2018, in the vibrant city of New York (Credit: Lev Radin / Shutterstock)

“When you’re a regular on your own show, there’s a comfort level that you have with the crew and the other castmates, so going into work can feel like going to your second home.” – Sarah Rafferty

“I have a crush on Cate Blanchett.” – Sarah Rafferty

“My husband is from Finland, so every so often I’ll throw a Scandinavian-themed party.” – Sarah Rafferty

“I hate all the core stuff. That’s why I have to have a trainer. That’s the only way I’m going to do the abs work.” – Sarah Rafferty

“I still have some synchronized swimming moves in my back pocket from camp when I was 8. I can really wow people at a pool party.” – Sarah Rafferty

“I like Instagram because it makes me stop to take in the world.” – Sarah Rafferty

At the esteemed Entertainment Weekly celebration honoring Screen Actors Guild Awards nominees, actors Patrick J. Adams (5ft 11 ½) and Sarah Rafferty (5ft 8 ¾) arrived with grace at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles on January 28, 2017At the esteemed Entertainment Weekly celebration honoring Screen Actors Guild Awards nominees, actors Patrick J. Adams (5ft 11 ½) and Sarah Rafferty (5ft 8 ¾) arrived with grace at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles on January 28, 2017 (Credit: DFree / Shutterstock)

“There was kind of a pivotal moment in my life in junior high school when my English teacher told me I should be a part of the public speaking competition.” – Sarah Rafferty

“Every episode of ‘Suits’ is great and moves the story forward.” – Sarah Rafferty

“What’s fun about shooting exteriors on the street in Toronto is that there are cable cars.” – Sarah Rafferty

“I honestly think I’ve gotten taller since I started doing Pilates. And my posture is totally different – no more slouching!” – Sarah Rafferty

“I have an amazing spouse; we’re a team. He works, and I work, and we sort of do this dance with each other so that we can be present to our kids. But I think the whole ‘balance’ thing is an illusion; we just embrace the imbalance.” – Sarah Rafferty

“When I’m not at work, I put deep conditioner in my hair and wear a baseball cap. I’ll just roll around on the off-days with goop in my hair, and then just rinse it out.” – Sarah Rafferty

Actress Sarah Rafferty elegantly showcased a long dark navy blue satin shirt dress at the People's Choice Awards 2016Actress Sarah Rafferty elegantly showcased a long dark navy blue satin shirt dress at the People’s Choice Awards 2016 at Microsoft Theater on January 6, 2016 in Los Angeles, California (Credit: Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock)

“What you learn from studying acting is that you have to have the courage to just make strong choices.” – Sarah Rafferty

“I have a sweet tooth. I love dessert, and if somebody makes me one, I’m going to have it.” – Sarah Rafferty

“I’m just a goofy, self-deprecating person.” – Sarah Rafferty

“For me, when I have those moments of getting down on my body – let’s say, for example, my stomach doesn’t look my stomach before I had kids, just saying – that bums me out, so I really have to shift that negative into a positive and get really grateful for the fact that my body delivered me two amazing little girls.” – Sarah Rafferty