While on screen our favourite celebrities may seem larger than life height-wise, off-screen they’re often the exact opposite.
Whether through movie magic, stiletto heels or some good old-fashioned perspective play (i.e. placing them next to unusually small props), some of Hollywood’s biggest names often manage to fill the screen—a feat that belies their diminutive real-life stature.
Of course, the reverse can also be true and stars can appear taller in person (ahem, Zendaya), but more often than not, actor and actresses are on the smaller side.
What Is The Average Height For A Woman?
While there’s no right or wrong height to be, the average height of an Australian woman is 161.8 cm or 5 ft 3+1⁄2 inches.
This means that anyone below that might be considered short by societal expectation.
Of course, it’s good to keep in mind that average height varies by country.
Celebrities Who Are Unexpectedly Short
To illustrate just how much perspective can change things, we’ve rounded up 29 celebrities who are surprisingly small in stature (but big on talent). (And if you’re curious, you can head here to find Hollywood’s favourite short male actors.)
NB: All heights listed are reported measurements only.
Sabrina Carpenter is just 1.51 m or 4″9 tall.
Zoë Kravtiz (left) is 157cm, or 5″2′, tall.
Kim Kardashian (right) is 157cm, or 5″2′, tall.
Vanessa Hudgens (left) is 155cm, or 5″1′, tall.
Kristen Bell (right) is 155cm, or 5″1′, tall.
Anna Kendrick (right) is 157cm, or 5″2′, tall.
Natalie Portman (right) is 160cm, or 5″3′, tall.
Rashida Jones (left) is 163cm, or 5″4′, tall.
Nicole Richie (right) is 155cm, or 5″1′, tall.
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen (far left and far right) are 152cm, or 5″0′, tall.
Eva Longoria (right) is 152cm, or 5″0′, tall.
Lady Gaga (left) is 155cm, or 5″1′, tall.
Kylie Minogue (right) is 152cm, or 5″0′, tall.
Hilary Duff (right) is 157cm, or 5″2′, tall.
America Ferrera (left) is 155cm, or 5″1′, tall.
Nick Jonas is 167 cm, or 5″6′, tall.
Reese Witherspoon (centre) is 156 cm, or 5″1′, tall.
Isla Fisher is 160 cm, or 5″3′, tall.
Victoria Beckham (right) is 163 cm, or 5″4′, tall.
Salma Hayek is 157 cm, or 5″2′, tall.
Jessica Chastain (second from right) is 163 cm, or 5″4′, tall and James McAvoy (right) is 170 cm, or 5″7′, tall.
Kit Harington (left) is 173 cm, or 5″8′, tall.
Kourtney Kardashian (right) is 155 cm, or 5″1′, tall.
Megan Fox is 163 cm, or 5″4′, tall.
Jada Pinkett Smith is 152 cm, 5″0′, tall.
Amanda Seyfried (left) is 159 cm, or 5″3′, tall.
Emilia Clarke is 157cm, or 5″2′, tall.
Elliot Page (left) is 155 cm, or 5″1′, tall.
Ariana Grande (right) is believed to be just over 152cm, or 5″0′, tall.
Jenna Ortega (middle) is around 155cm, or just slightly under 5″1′, tall.
