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22 Tallest Celebrity Women You Probably Didn’t Know

Author:  Published Date: December 7, 2020
22 Tallest Celebrity Women You Probably Didn't Know
High heels are a red carpet must-have for any famous, photographed lady. Or are they? As it turns out, many familiar faces don’t even need them! Sometimes, stepping back from the snapshot reveals a taller story. It’s time to find out the truth, in inches and feet!

1. Melania Trump – 5’11” (180 cm)

Melania Trump certainly brings a special glam to White House, and that should surprise no one at all — she’s been modeling since the age of five!

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As a teen in Slovenia, she was discovered for the big time. Photographer Stane Jerko explained: “It was January 1987 when I went home just before the end of the fashion show…I saw a girl that immediately caught my eye. There stood a tall, slender and attractive long-haired girl with distinct eyes.” The rest is Paris runway history!

2. Gigi Hadid – 5’10” (178 cm)

One of the IT girls of this generation is the famous model Gigi Hadid. She’s only 24 years old and has already graced almost every magazine cover imaginable. With her 5’10” frame, Hadid has been taking the fashion world by storm.

The actress has a whopping 48.8 million followers on Instagram, making her account one of the most popular ones out there. She regularly shares stunning snaps from her daily life as well as from recent photoshoots.

5. Sigourney Weaver – 5’11” (180 cm)

Some people have growth spurts early on in life. This is what happened to Sigourney Weaver, who was already 5’10 ½ as a teen! How has that worked out in Hollywood, so far?

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Things seem to be going brilliantly, actually. Nicknamed “The Sci-Fi Queen”, the actress pioneered the portrayal of sci-fi action heroines. For her important role as Ellen Ripley in the Alien franchise, she has earned an Academy Award nomination. She has also acted on Ghostbusters, Galaxy Quest, WALL-E, and Avatar. The actress is happy about everything that has made her different, in the end. Sigourney once declared: “Please, God, please, don’t let me be normal!”

9. Jane Lynch – 6’0” (183 cm)

Most of us know Jane Lynch from the TV show Glee, where she plays a stern yet hilarious gym teacher. Does the actress actually have real life experience with those sporty tracksuits, by the way?

The reality is, she towers over many of her costars: Lea Michele’s height is 5’3″, for instance, while Naya Rivera and Dianna Agron are both 5’5″. No one seems to mind, though! In the past, kit was almost a key part of Jane’s career. Thanks to her tall height, Lynch was a promising basketball player throughout her high school career and even considered going pro. Fans breathe a sigh of relief she followed her comedy goals, instead!

10. Kendall Jenner – 5’10” (178 cm)

Reality star turned supermodel Kendall Jenner is the lankiest of the Kardashian clan, at 5’10”. 
Kendall began her career as a fashion model in 2014, and by 2017 she was already declared the World’s Highest-Paid Model on the Forbes top-earning models list.

11. Ivanka Trump – 5’11” (180 cm)

The daughter of the 45th President of the USA, Ivanka Trump, is almost 6’0. With her impressive height and unique beauty, it’s no surprise she dabbled in modeling back in the day.

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According to Ivanka: “I wanted to be a businesswoman from as early as I can remember, and specifically, my real passion was real estate.” But that’s old news. These days, she dedicates herself to the position of Advisor to the President of the United States. It’s dear old dad, and there was no way she could pass up that gig!

12. Charlize Theron – 5’10 (178 cm)

South African actress bombshell Charlize Theron has had quite a career so far. With an Oscar and a Golden Globe, fans know her from Monster, Mad Max: Fury Road, and Atomic Blonde, to name a few. But before acting, she was a model. No one should be surprised to find out that Charlize is 5’10!

Why the transition? Char put it simply: ”Modeling was never a passion of mine.” Despite this claim, though, the actress has appeared in occasional brand campaigns. Dior chose her for its J’Adore ads, a deal rumored to rake in at least $5 million per year for the star. Not bad, in retirement!

13. Gwendoline Christie – 6’3” (190 cm)

At 6’3”, the fierce English actress Gwendoline Christie is definitely one of the tallest Game of Thrones cast members. But at the beginning of her career, her height was actually an issue for her! She was told she “would probably never work because [she] didn’t look the same as most actors”, due to her tall physique.

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Nowadays, Gwendoline is celebrated in the industry. She is best known for her role as Brienne of Tarth on Game of Thrones, but has also wowed fans as the First Order stormtrooper Captain Phasma in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. What does that prove? Clearly, great talent comes in all shapes and sizes!

14. Michelle Obama – 5’11” (180 cm)

At 5’11”, Michelle Obama is tied with Eleanor Roosevelt and Melania Trump for the title of tallest first lady in history. The Harvard Law School Alumna exlained: “I’m 5’11”, so I’m tall”. It’s undeniable that is above average!

22 Tallest Celebrity Women You Probably Didn't Know
On the Jimmy Kimmel show, she shared: “It’s a little hard because I’m so tall, so you see people just kind of looking at me just because I’m so tall”. But are they looking at her for another reason, these days? Maybe it’s her latest gig, The Michelle Obama Podcast on Spotify! Tall or not, the woman has her fans — and it has nothing to do with her stature.

15. Kaia Gerber – 5’9″ (176 cm)

Kaia is the hottest thing on the American modeling scene these days, and that should be no surprise — She’s the daughter of Cindy Crawford herself! And dad did a bit of his own modeling, back in the day.

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At 5’9”, she meets the basic height criteria for the biz. But her real advantage might just be that supermodel expertise, right at home. According to Kaia: “A lot of people ask me what my mom has taught me about modeling. The truth is the things she teaches me go deeper than what pose to make or what my good side is.” Industry secrets, perhaps? Whatever it is, it seems to be working!

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16. Brooke Shields – 6’0″ (183 cm)

Brooke Shields gained critical acclaim when she was only 12. When she played the lead role in Pretty Baby, the world took notice! She has since had a long, illustrious career as an actress and model. Has her height helped her along the way?

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In 1983, she talked about her body publicly. Brooke revealed: “As I got older and taller, the stockings got bigger, but this year, I don’t know…I’m 5-feet-11”. But more recently, she mentioned her height on Entertainment Tonight, saying “I’m six foot tall”. Which is it, Brooke? Are these specs with or without heels? The mystery continues, fans.