If you’re a tall guy or a tall girl, you’re in luck! These celebrities prove that you can reach greater heights with the help of a few extra inches. While it doesn’t come without its pros and cons, there’s no doubt that the taller you are, the more likely you are to get noticed!
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Does Being Tall Matter At All?
Sometimes, being short can be a bit of a problem, but that didn’t discourage certain leading men! Daniel Radcliffe rose to fame as Harry Potter and believed his height didn’t hold him back. Mark Wahlberg balanced out his vertically challenged build with his buff bod. And despite Tom Cruise’s below average height, it didn’t stop him from becoming one of the most successful actors in Hollywood.
Singers like the bootylicious Beyonce might not soar as high as her vocals, but she struts her stuff in high heels like it’s nobody’s business. Being a naturally tall woman has its ups and downs – some actresses have worn flats during scenes with short actors to even things out. On the brighter side, being taller makes it much easier to become a supermodel!
15 Tall Celebrities
From male and female actors to singers and models – tall celebrities are everywhere! Here’s our top list of some of the tallest celebrities of all time.
1. Shaquille O’Neal
Age: 47
Height: 7’1” (215.9 cm)
Shaq is the undisputed tallest of them all, towering over his petite wife Shaunie. The sports legend started his own Big & Tall clothing line to make affordable suits for other massive guys like him. He shared with People Magazine: “As a tall guy, there aren’t many places for me to go shopping, and I wanted to partner with a retailer that understands the true essence of what being big and tall means.”
2. Dwayne Johnson
Age: 47
Height: 6’5” (195.58 cm)
We can smell what The Rock is cooking and it’s a tall order of pure muscle! The former WWE wrestler looks like a mountain in comparison to Kevin Hart, using his Jumanji co-star as an elbow rest at the premiere. He even jokes: “I have 6” lifts in my sneakers. I’m actually 5’9”.”
3. Jason Momoa
Age: 40
Height: 6’4” (193.04 cm)
The hunky Hawaiian landed his famous roles as Khal Drogo and Aquaman with his large-and-in-charge look. Every time he’s at the red carpet with his wife Lisa Bonet, we can’t help but appreciate how huge and huggable he is!
4. Chris Hemsworth
Age: 36
Height: 6’3” (190.50 cm)
Chris bagged The Avengers role of Thor thanks to his godly Asgardian features! While all the Hemsworth brothers are pretty tall, the oldest brother Luke is the shortest compared to his younger (and more famous) brothers Chris and Liam.
5. Arnold Schwarzenegger
Age: 72
Height: 6’2” (187.96 cm)
Arnie was a world-renowned bodybuilder who turned into The Terminator when his acting career took off. Now the governor of California, he shared with Yahoo News: “People look up to me, and not just because I do a lot of work in the community. I mean, most people really LOOK UP to me.”
6. Bradley Cooper
Age: 44
Height: 6’1” (185.42 cm)
Bradley’s voice is usually the star of the show, not his height! He voiced Rocket Raccoon in Guardians of the Galaxy and starred opposite Lady Gaga in his film musical A Star is Born.
7. Chris Evans
Age: 38
Height: 6’0” (182.88 cm)
The world knows him as Captain America from The Avengers, but fans have expressed that he looks much bigger on screen than in real life. In an interview with ExtraTV he joked that he’s “a huge physical disappointment in reality”, but we beg to differ!
8. Uma Thurman
Age: 49
Height: 5’11” (180.34 cm)
Known for her iconic roles in classics like Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill, Uma proves that looks and height can kill. She shared with The Sun: “Was my height an issue? At nearly 6ft tall, with large feet, of course it was! It took me until about 35 to walk without being self-conscious.”
9. Kendall Jenner
Age: 23
Height: 5’10” (177.80 cm)
Slightly taller than her younger sister Kylie Jenner, Kendall became one of the most in-demand models for her slender figure. Despite her success, she shared her insecurities with US Weekly, saying: “Growing up being this little twiggy girl, I saw my sisters and always thought, ‘Oh, no. Am I supposed to be more sexy like them?’”
10. Khloe Kardashian
Age: 35
Height: 5’10” (177.80 cm)
Khloe is much taller than Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, which becomes more obvious when they pose together at parties. She told US Weekly: “They are 5-foot and 5-foot-2, so I look massive next to them, everyone expects me to be 9 feet tall and weigh 200 pounds.”
11. Taylor Swift
Age: 29
Height: 5’10” (177.80 cm)
Famous for her pop hits and songs about her relationships, Taylor’s towering height doesn’t take away from her dating life. She shared with Yahoo News: “I don’t have any height limits, like, if a guy is shorter than me, that’s cool, if he sweeps me off my feet, you know? If a guy’s taller than me, that is cool too.”
12. Zendaya Coleman
Age: 23
Height: 5’10” (177.80 cm)
She started out as a Disney child star, but Zendaya’s height caught up to her growing music career! In an interview with People Magazine, she proclaimed her love for stilettos. “I always tell my fans that people are going to comment on your height regardless, so you might as well be as tall as possible and look good doing it!”
13. Rihanna
Age: 31
Height: 5’9”
Besides being an amazing singer and dancer, Riri is also a modern-day mogul. Despite the media’s comments on her fluctuating weight, she keeps it real by accepting her tallness and thickness! Rihanna told Vogue: “You’ve just got to laugh at yourself, honestly. I mean, I know when I’m having a fat day and when I’ve lost weight. I accept all of the bodies.”
14. Sonam Kapoor
Age: 39
Height: 5’9” (175.26 cm)
Sonam is beautiful, and she’s also one of the tallest actresses in Bollywood! Her husband doesn’t seem to mind the height difference, proudly walking by his wife at events and fashion shows.
15. Justin Bieber
Age: 25
Height: 5’9” (175.26 cm)
Justin has come a long way since his ‘Baby’ days, and he’s all grown up with the height and tatts to show for it! He was much shorter back when he was with Selena Gomez, but now he’s even taller than his model wife Hailey.
It’s All Down To Confidence!
Being one of the tallest celebrities in Tinseltown is definitely a plus, but don’t sell yourself short! It all boils down to confidence in rising to the occasion, regardless of all the feet and inches.
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