26 Most Famous Short Female Celebrities
They are the ones to reach and redefine the heights of success, fame, and popularity.
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Not all celebrities, actresses, and superstars are as tall as we think they are. In truth, some of Hollywood’s most prominent celebrities are quite short. In fact, there are many short female celebrities who you thought were taller. Below is a list of some of Hollywood’s most beautiful and accomplished short female actors and singers, all of whom are 5’5″ or shorter and have significantly bigger personalities. Check them out!
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Top 26 Most Famous Short Female Celebrities
1. Emilia Clarke
Date of Birth
23 October 1986
Place of Birth
London, United Kingdom
Height
5’2”
Profession
Actress
Despite her diminutive figure, the Mother of Dragons aka Khaleesi aka Emilia Clarke has conquered our hearts with her formidable yet elegant performance in HBO’s Game of Thrones. The talented actress also happens to be skilled at singing, playing the piano, guitar, and flute. In 2017, she became one of the highest paid actors on television, earning £2 million per episode of GOT! Besides receiving a whole bunch of awards and nominations, she has been nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards and six Screen Actor Guild Awards. This badass actress proves that a petite height is only a number.
2. Scarlett Johansson
Date of Birth
22 November 1984
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, U.S.
Height
5’3”
Profession
Actress, Singer
ScarJo is one of the most talked about women in Hollywood. She was among the world’s highest-paid actresses from 2014 to 2016. She has also made multiple appearances in the Forbes Celebrity 100 and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. With an elegant and sophisticated sense of style, Johansson is the first woman to be named “Sexiest Woman Alive” by Esquire Magazine. She has been nominated for four Golden Globe Awards and also won the British Academy Film Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her phenomenal performance in the film ‘Lost in Translation’.
3. Ariana Grande
Date of Birth
26 June 1993
Place of Birth
Boca Raton, Florida, United States
Height
5’1”
Profession
Singer, actress
You must have seen Ariana Grande with her massive heels on stage and at events – she slays! The critics have compared her wide vocal range to that of Mariah Carey! Ariana Grande is one of the most popular celebrities in the world today with her music videos viewed a total of more than nine billion times online! YES, nine billion! Despite her tiny frame, this fashionable star is no delicate darling. Her accolades include three MTV Europe Music Awards, three AMAs, and an MTV Video Music Award. In 2016, Time Magazine named this chic star as one of the 100 most influential people in the world on their annual list.
4. Kim Kardashian
Date of Birth
21 October 1980
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, California, United States
Height
5’2”
Profession
Television personality
Kim K rose to fame as a socialite, entrepreneur, and the star of the reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians. This was only after a 2003 sex tape with her former boyfriend Ray J was leaked in 2007. In the recent years, Kim Kardashian has grown to be an influential online and social media presence, with over a 100 million followers on Instagram. As of 2018, her net worth has accumulated to a whopping $175 million. She’s currently married to American rapper Kanye West.
5. Mila Kunis
Date of Birth
14 August 1983
Place of Birth
Chernivtsi, Ukraine
Height
5’4”
Profession
Actress
Mila Kunis has been one of the most sought-after actresses in Hollywood. She is best known for her portrayal as Jackie Burkhart on the hit series That ‘70s Show and for voicing Meg Griffin on Family Guy. She has gained critical acclaim and accolades for her performance in the psychological thriller Black Swan. Kunis was nominated for the SAG Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress.
6. Lucy Hale
Date of Birth
14 June 1989
Place of Birth
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Height
5’2”
Profession
Actress
Another stunning short female celebrity, this beauty is best known for her role as Aria Montgomery on the Freeform series Pretty Little Liars. She is also an established country music singer, and she released her first studio album, Road Between, in 2014. Besides being nominated for a whole bunch of awards, this absolutely adorable star won the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Cable TV Actress in 2014.
7. Kylie Minogue
Date of Birth
28 May 1968
Place of Birth
Melbourne, Australia
Height
5’0”
Profession
Singer, songwriter
Despite her 5’0” stature, the original pop princess has a big voice! Kylie Minogue has dominated the international pop and dance charts with hits like “Slow” and “Can’t Get You Out of My Head.” She has had 7 UK Number 1 Singles. She is the winner of a Grammy Award, three Brit Awards, and 17 ARIA Music Awards.
8. Anna Kendrick
Date of Birth
9 August 1985
Place of Birth
Portland, Maine, United States
Height
5’2”
Profession
Actress, singer
This talented beauty with her slim waist and toned trim figure began her career as a child actor in theater productions. With a supporting role in Twilight, she became a part of the international sensation surrounding the big-screen adaptation of the teen vampire novels. She was also nominated for an Oscar at 24. Her song “Cups (When I’m Gone)” from “Pitch Perfect” became a hit and rose to No. 2 on Billboard’s Adult Pop Song chart.
9. Isla Fisher
Date of Birth
3 February 1976
Place of Birth
Muscat, Oman
Height
5’3”
Profession
Actress
The British-Australian actress has been a part of many television shows and movies including Wedding Crashers, Confessions of a Shopaholic, The Great Gatsby, and Definitely, Maybe.
She is married to British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen.
10. Lady Gaga
Date of Birth
28 March 1986
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, United States
Height
5’1”
Profession
Singer, songwriter
The glamorous, eccentric pop singer is known for her unconventional and provocative work. She is one of the most popular pop stars who is idolized across the globe – and fun fact: she learned to play the piano by the age of 4. Her first album won several awards and was nominated for six Grammy Awards, including the Album of the Year. As of today, her net worth is $275 million!
11. Kristen Bell
Date of Birth
18 July 1980
Place of Birth
Huntington Woods, Michigan, United States
Height
5’1”
Profession
Actress
This gorgeous actress made her acting debut on Broadway, but has built her diverse career in comedic films and television shows. She’s adored for her roles on the show Veronica Mars and films like Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Couples Retreat. She is also renowned for voicing the character of Anna in the popular Disney movie ‘Frozen’. She was also the voice of the mysterious ‘Gossip Girl’ on the CW series. If you’ve seen her performances, you will agree that Bell is smart, funny, and just the whole package.
12. Hayden Panettiere
Date of Birth
21 August 1989
Place of Birth
Palisades, New York, United States
Height
5’0”
Profession
Actress, singer, model
Remember the television show ‘Heroes’? Hayden Panettiere gained fame for her role as the cheerleader on the show. She started her career before she was even a year old, with parts in television commercials. She was celebrated as a country singer on ‘Nashville’. Apart from being involved in the world of acting, the stunning actress is also an animal rights activist.
13. Nicki Minaj
Date of Birth
8 December 1982
Place of Birth
Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago, Port of Spain
Height
5’2”
Profession
Rapper, singer, songwriter
The stylish rapper Nicki Minaj gained popularity after releasing three mixtapes between 2007 and ‘09. Her first and second studio albums both peaked at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 and helped produce her hit singles “Super Bass” and “Starships.” Besides having a rough childhood with an abusive, drug-addict father, it was her upbringing by her grandmother that made her “seek out and practice self-discipline.” Among her other wins, this beloved star has been nominated for a total of ten Grammy Awards.
Did You Know?14. Lena Dunham
Date of Birth
13 May 1986
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, United States
Height
5’3”
Profession
Actress, writer, producer, director
The multi-talented Lena Dunham is best known as the creator, writer, and star of the HBO series Girls. If you haven’t watched this show yet, I recommend you go watch it right away as this is a pure gem of a show. Dunham received numerous Emmy Award nominations and two Golden Globe Awards. She also directed a bunch of episodes of the show, becoming the first woman to win the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Comedy Series. She was also included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world in 2013.
15. Vanessa Hudgens
Date of Birth
14 December 1988
Place of Birth
Salinas, California, United States
Height
5’1”
Profession
Actress, singer
The doll-faced, graceful Vanessa Hudgens made her debut in the film Thirteen in 2003, but she rose to prominence through her role as Gabriella Montez in the hit Disney movie High School Musical. Her slight figure and charming beauty is one of diversity as her mother is Filipino, Chinese, and Latina while her father is a mix of American, Indian, and Irish. Wow! That’s some variety. Her net worth as of today happens to be $10 million!
16. Mary-Kate Olsen
Date of Birth
13 June 1986
Place of Birth
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height
5’2”
Profession
Entrepreneur, fashion designer, a former actress
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, the fraternal twins, made their acting debut as babies playing Michelle Tanner on the TV Series ‘Full House’. Through their fashion and entertainment company ‘Dualstar’, the twins joined the ranks of the wealthiest women in the entertainment industry at a really young age.
17. Natalie Portman
Date of Birth
9 June 1981
Place of Birth
Jerusalem, Israel
Height
5’3”
Profession
Actress, director, and producer
The Golden Globe Award-winning actress with a cute smile has given us some phenomenal performances in films like V for Vendetta, Black Swan, Star Wars, Jackie, and more. She’s incredibly talented and attractive. Her net worth is estimated $54 million!
18. Salma Hayek
Date of Birth
2 September 1966
Place of Birth
Coatzacoalcos, Mexico
Height
5’2”
Profession
Actress, producer, and former model
The Mexican beauty is best known for her breakthrough role in the 2002 film Frida as the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. She is one of the most popular short celebrities to have been nominated for an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award. She once said regarding her height that “I act tall!…But look how short I am…I can’t even act to be tall.”
19. Amy Poehler
Date of Birth
16 September 1971
Place of Birth
Newton, Massachusetts, United States
Height
5’2”
Profession
Actress, comedian, director, producer, writer, voice artist
Amy Poehler is best known for her role in the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation, and she won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Musical or Comedy Series for her performance. She has never been shy when it comes to her height!
20. Megan Fox
Date of Birth
16 May 1986
Place of Birth
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, U.S
Height
5’4”
Profession
Actress, model
For someone who has a tall person’s stature, Megan Fox is quite on the short side. With several minor TV and film roles, she made her movie debut with a role in the Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen. With her compact, slender figure she happens to be one of the most gorgeous actresses in Hollywood!
21. Dakota Fanning
Date of Birth
23 February 1994
Place of Birth
Conyers, Georgia, United States
Height
5’4”
Profession
Actress
Dakota Fanning rose to fame with her stellar performance as Lucy Dawson in the film I Am Sam. She received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination at the age of 8, making her the youngest nominee in SAG history!
22. Eva Longoria
Date of Birth
15 March 1975
Place of Birth
Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Height
5’2”
Profession
Actress, producer, director, businesswoman, activist
The gorgeous and trendy Eva Longoria stands at 5 feet 2 inches. She was first recognized for her role in the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless and Desperate Housewives. She has received a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for her performances.
23. Shakira
Date of Birth
2 February 1977
Place of Birth
Barranquilla, Colombia
Height
5’2”
Profession
Singer, songwriter
The “Hips Don’t Lie” best selling singer doesn’t seem to mind her 5’2” stature. She always chooses the right outfits. Best known for her brilliant belly dance moves, she is one of the most successful Colombian pop artist who has sold over 70 million albums worldwide!
Trivia24. Christina Aguilera
Date of Birth
18 December 1980
Place of Birth
Staten Island, New York, U.S.
Height
5’2”
Profession
Singer, songwriter, actress, TV personality
Christina Aguilera’s voice is deceiving. You’d never think that it came out of one of the smallest ladies in pop music! The little girl with the big voice is one of America’s top singers with songs like “Genie in a Bottle” and “What a Girl Wants.” She’s won several Grammy Awards during her time as an artist among her other achievements.
25. Lily-Rose Depp
Date of Birth
27 May 1999
Place of Birth
Paris, France
Height
5’3”
Profession
Actress, model
Lily-Rose Depp is the ambassador of Chanel despite her average height. She’s very popular on Instagram with over 3.2 million followers. Her fashion career is taking off big time, and she seems very promising as a young model. Also, at this point designers and brands seem to be embracing shorter models as they want to attract people who want more realistic images of women.
26. Reese Witherspoon
Date of Birth
March 22, 1976
Place of Birth
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height
5’3”
Profession
Actress, Producer
Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon ventured into the entertainment industry at the tender age of 7, also marking her debut in the modeling world. The actress sprung into the limelight with her movie Legally Blonde, where she played the character of Elle Woods. The two-time Oscar-winning actress has starred in several romantic-comedies and drama films since then . To add more feathers to her hat, the global star has also been awarded Academy Award, Golden Globe Awards, and Primetime Emmy Award. She also recently started producing movies and shows and has her own production house. She is also well-known in the fashion world and owns a clothing brand ‘Walk the Line’.
Infographic: 10 Short Female Celebs Who Rule The World
While all of these celebrities have a short stature, they have made it big and have become cultural icons. Check out the infographic for a round-up of these short celebs who are so famous everyone has heard of them! Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team
Take inspiration from these short female celebrities and live the life how you want to! These lovely ladies didn’t let their short stature affect their social status and never failed to rise above their challenges. As prominently evidenced by these global stars, your height isn’t imperative to succeeding in life. Confidence, talent, and hard work are all that you need. These powerful women didn’t let anything come their way and strongly believed in themselves and their passion. We should all learn from them and strive to achieve our personal goals and dreams like they did.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the shortest female celebrity?
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi from Jersey Shore is the shortest female celebrity. She is 4 feet, 8 inches.
Who are the shortest actresses in Hollywood?
Scarlett Johansson (5 feet 3 inches), America Ferrera (5 feet 1 inch), and Zoë Kravitz (5 feet 2 inches) are some of the shortest actresses in Hollywood.
What is the average female height?
The average height of American women (age 20 and above) is 5 feet 4 inches (1). However, the average height of women varies from country to country. The genetic makeup or DNA determines a person’s height. Nutrition, hormones, and medical conditions are other factors that may influence a person’s height.
Key Takeaways
- Despite their short height (5’5″ or shorter), there are many female celebrities who have achieved remarkable success and fame in Hollywood and beyond.
- These female celebrities have showcased their unique talent in various fields like singing, dancing and others, despite their short height.
- These celebrities have left their mark in their chosen fields and have inspired many others with their talent and hard work.
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- Mean Body Weight Height Waist Circumference and Body Mass Index Among Adults: United States1999–2000 Through 2015–2016
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhsr/nhsr122-508.pdf
