Tinsley Mortimer

Tinsley Mortimer, born Tinsley Randolph Mercer on August 11, 1975, is an American socialite and television personality. She gained recognition through her appearances in reality television shows such as High Society and The Real Housewives of New York City. Born in Richmond, Virginia, Mortimer comes from a family of social prominence. Her father, George Riley Mercer Jr., was a real-estate investor, and her mother, Dale Tatum Mercer, is an interior designer and socialite. With a background in private education, Mortimer attended St. Catherine's School and the Lawrenceville School. Aside from her television career, she is also known for being a debutante and hailing from the prestigious First Families of Virginia.