Height doesn’t define a man… or a woman in this case! Hollywood is full of tall, modelesque people, but that’s not all there is. These short women have cooked up a storm in the industry and made their indelible mark with their work. Here are some of the shortest women in Hollywood whose confidence and career are much higher than their height.
Nicole Richie //5’1″
Nicole Richie might have starred in a show called The Simple Life with fellow socialite Paris Hilton, but her life is anything but simple. The fashion designer stood below her companion – her height was only 5’1″ compared to Hilton’s 5’8″.
Now, the short actress is married, has a successful fashion line, book deals, and a role in the sitcom Great News. Who says your height has to be the only way to stand tall?
Anna Kendrick //5’2″
Anna Kendrick’s role as the annoying Jessica Stanley in the Twilight series put her in the spotlight. Still, her stint as the Barden Bellas and her “Cup Song” in Pitch Perfect propelled her into Hollywood celebrity status.
Since then, the actress has been on a constant roller coaster, appearing in movies and TV shows. But the surprising fact is that even though she’s reached so high in her career, she only measures about 5’2″ in reality.
Emilia Clarke //5’2″
This actress has proven that height is only a number! After all, this 5’2″ shorty has played one of the most formidable female characters on television – the Mother of Dragons.
The Game of Thrones actress achieved global fame with her role as Daenerys Targaryen and has only risen higher since then, even without her dragons. She’s since then decided to make her love stories a little more tame and acted in films like Me Before You and Last Christmas.
Ariana Grande // 5’1”
Ariana Grande might have one of Hollywood’s highest pitches and ponytails, but the same can’t be said for her height. The 5’1″ singer’s high heels on the red carpet, and her outstanding performances on stage make her seem much taller, both in stature and talent.
The “7 Rings” singer is a favorite of many fans, with her music videos having over nine billion views!
Scarlett Johansson //5’3″
ScarJo has received high praise throughout her lustrous career, from laurels for her acting prowess to magazine spreads dedicated to her flawless beauty. In front of her upstanding career, it’s hard to remember that the actress is just 5’3″.
The Black Widow actress’s height is not a topic of discussion while she’s wowing the audience with her style in the Avenger series or her etherealness in Lost in Translation.
Mila Kunis //5’4″
No, you wouldn’t call Mila Kunis very short, but she is compared to tall actresses in Hollywood. But her 5’4″ frame has nothing to do with her larger-than-life personality.
Kunis gained recognition for her role in That ’70s Show, where she starred alongside her now-husband, Ashton Kutcher. Since then, the actress has gained prominence for her fairytale love story with Kutcher, her bubbly appearance on talk shows, and her performances in Family Guy and Black Swan.
Kim Kardashian //5’2″
The world’s most famous reality TV star, the woman who pushed the Kardashians into global fame, Kim Kardashian, is a brand unto herself. Despite her short 5’2″ stature, Kim K is a presence you can’t ignore, no matter where she is.
The entrepreneur has a beauty line, fragrance line, and shapewear, amongst others. Her high-profile drama with Kanye West, her constant breaking of the internet, her four children, and everything else has turned the socialite into a celebrity famous for being famous.
Lucy Hale //5’2″
The adorable Lucy Hale, or as teen girls all over know her, Aria Montgomery, is the ultimate girl-next-door. After her years as Aria in the teen drama Pretty Little Liars, the actress has gone on to do beloved roles in multiple romantic comedies like The Hating Game.
Also a country musician and a People’s Choice Award winner, the actress perfectly encapsulates the spirit of a 5’2″ lady!
Kylie Minogue // 5’0”
You know you can’t get her out of your head once you hear her voice! We’re talking about Kylie Minogue, who has dominated the international pop and dance charts.
The “Slow” singer stands only at a meager 5 feet, but her voice is much bigger than that. With seven UK number ones under her belt and numerous awards, the Australian singer is a force to be reckoned with!
Reese Witherspoon //5’1″
From playing the brainy beauty Elle Wood in Legally Blonde to starting a book club, Reese is one of the most coveted stars in the world. Reese Witherspoon has conquered Hollywood through and through!
The 5′ 1″ actresses’ production house Hello Sunshine is responsible for some of the best book-to-screen adaptations like Big Little Lies and Gone Girl. And her celebrity book club is a sure-shot way for a book to step into the bestselling list.
Salma Hayek //5’2″
This beauty has used her less-than-average height to her advantage and bagged roles made especially for short women. Her 5’2″ height came in handy when she bagged the role of artist Frida Kahlo, who stood at just 5’3″.
This role propelled Hayek into stardom and also into the nominee list for an Academy Award. Since then, she’s continued to work in movies and TV shows like 30 Rock and actively works for specific charities.
Kristen Bell //5’1″
Kristen Bell’s list of achievements is longer than her 5’1″ stature. Bell started working on Broadway but since then, she’s moved on to conquer the small, big, and even animated screens!
Her famous works include Veronica Mars, The Good Place, and Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Her melodic voice has gotten her separate recognition for voicing Anna from Frozen and Gossip Girl from Gossip Girl!
Hayden Panettiere //5’0″
For a total of 5 feet in height, nobody would call Hayden Panettiere tall or above average in any way. But the beautiful actress’s lack of inches in the vertical department is in no way determinant of her ability to own a room with her presence.
Panettiere’s breakthrough role was as the cheerleader in the sci-fi TV show Heroes. Her illustrious career, which she started at just one-year-old, is not the extent of her amazingness. She’s also heavily involved in charity work.
