20+ of the Shortest Women in Hollywood

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’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.

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 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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

The red-headed actress gained prominence in Wedding Crashers, The Great Gatsby, and Confessions of a Shopaholic. Fisher is also married to comedian Sasha Baron Cohen.

The Australian actress has been in showbiz from a young age. But despite her bubbly, sunny look, she only stands at 5’3″. Her height is even more prominent when she stands next to her 6’3″ husband.

Lady Gaga knows how to own what she was born with, and what she’s built with her life. The 5 ‘1 multi-talented lady has wowed her audience since she stepped on the stage for the first time and “Just Dance”d her way into their hearts.

Lady Gaga has made headlines not just for her music but for being daring, forthright, and a voice for many. Not to mention, her movie A Star Is Born gained critical acclaim.

Another reality star who gave people bucketloads of entertainment! Snooki is a tough nut to beat regarding reality TV popularity, thanks to her appearance in the show Jersey Shore.

But amidst all ups and downs shown on the show, fans also realized that Snooki was only 4’8″. She might be one of the shortest people in Hollywood, but her personality doesn’t say that at all. Now, Snooki makes guest appearances on other shows and hosts a show on MTV.

You might know her as the girl from I Know What You Did Last Summer or Party of Five. Jennifer Love Hewitt’s Hollywood journey started with Disney in 1989 before she moved on to bigger and better roles.

Hewitt loves to walk the red carpet and look amazing, despite that she’s only 5’2″. The short actress even has an illustrious music career.

Lea Michele is an example of the saying never judge a book by its cover. The 5’3″ actress might be short, but her tenor is anything but! Michele gained fame as the uptight and Broadway-obsessed Rachel Berry in Glee.

That role made her famous for her singing prowess (who can forget her iconic performance of “Don’t Rain on My Parade”). Since then, she’s conquered the Broadway stage and is currently starring as Fanny Bryce in the production Funny Girl.

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.

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’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!

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.

Being 5’2″ tall, her confidence reaches the skies. Since her first charted song, rapper Nicki Minaj has been bold, unapologetic, and a Billboard-favorite artist.

Minaj gained prominence with singles like “Starships” and “Superbass.” Since then, she’s been a feature in the news for so much more than just her music! Public feuds with other artists, scandalous songs, and her outspoken nature make Nicki Minaj an artist that can’t be kept down.

The woman who created, wrote, and starred in the HBO hit Girls, Lena Dunham, is a force to be reckoned with. The show is a fan-favorite and was revolutionary when it came out.

The multi-talented lady stands at only 5’3″ but has always preferred to talk about subjects that need talking about. Her out-of-the-box ideas and outspoken nature may have landed her in hot water sometimes, but they’ve also made her one of the most influential ladies in Hollywood.

Venessa Hudgens, or as she’s better known to all Gen-Z kids, Gabriella Montez, is an American actress who won the hearts of many young boys and girls for her role in the High School Musical franchise.

The 5’1″ actress and her on-screen love story with basketball star Troy Bolton melted many hearts in adoration and jealousy. The reign of Gabriella and Troy may be a decade old, but Hudgens continues to spread cheer by starring in Christmas rom-coms and modern fairytales.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are probably the most successful and famous twins ever born, and they’ve ruled Hollywood for a long time. The twins have had their line of books, movies, TV shows, clothing line – you name it, they’ve done it.

These fashionistas, however, didn’t luck out in the height department. Twin Mary-Kate, the taller of the two, stands at just 5’2″. That’s a far shorter cry from the height of her former husband, Olivier Sarkozy, who dwarfed her at 6’2″.

The second half of the Olsen twins, Ashley, is the shorter one of the two. Ashley Olsen stands at just 5’1″. Alongside sister Mary-Kate, the multi-talented duo became successful even before they could walk, with their shared role as Michelle Tanner in Full House.

The short height of the twins is even more apparent in front of the third Olsen sister, the young actress Elizabeth, who towers over the two at 5′ 5″.

Nobody can look at the suave Natalie Portman and guess that she’s just 5’3″. The actress seems much taller than her short height, due to her lean physique and bone structure.

The Golden Globe winner has starred in many famous Hollywood productions, but some of her most notable projects include Black Swan, V for Vendetta, and Thor. Now, she’s picked up the hammer to star as Lady Thor in the Marvel Universe.

Actress, director, comedian, writer, producer, voice artist – it’s hard to summarize the magnetic Amy Poehler in just a few sentences. Poehler is best known for her work in the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation.

The small-town sitcom is one of the most heartwarming and funny TV shows to have graced the small screen, and the 5’2″ Poehler is at the center of everything that makes it magical.

The beautiful Eva Longoria is probably best known for her role as Gabriella Solis on Desperate Housewives. Apart from that, she’s appeared in many movies like For Greater Glory and Overboard.

The 5’2″ actress also guest stars in many TV shows, including a small stint as Sophia in Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Apart from an illustrious acting career, she’s also part of several advertising campaigns with brands like L’Oreal.

You know you’ve achieved success when the entire world knows you just by one name. That’s Shakira! The “Hips Don’t Lie” singer dazzled people with moves and grooves and had girls trying to perfect the belly dance.

The 5’2″ singer also added her singing magic to the football world with her single “Waka Waka”, the official song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The Queen of Latin Music continues to make the world dance with her fantastic music and groovy moves.

Jada Pinkett-Smith is currently most well known for the Oscar controversy starring Will Smith and Chris Rock. But before that, Jada had a pretty successful career with roles in the Matrix franchise and Gotham.

However, the actress clocks at only 5’0″, a vastly lesser height than her other family members. Husband Will Smith stands tall at 6’2″ while children Willow and Jaden are both 5’7″.

The third of Charlie’s Angels has proven that height is just a number and even at just 5’3″, you can play a pretty impressive character in an action movie.

Lucy Liu has starred in many movies and TV shows, including Charlie’s Angels, Elementary, Kill Bill, and Ally McBeal. Not only is she an accomplished actress, but Liu also creates art and holds exhibitions!

Kristin Chenoweth’s short frame is no match for her vocal range! At just 4’11”, the Broadway star has one of the most influential voices to have ever graced the stage.

With a Tony under her belt, Chenoweth has had many roles, including in Phantom, Wicked, and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Apart from this, she’s also appeared in TV shows like the musical comedy Glee and the sitcom Pushing Daisies.

The first pop princess who ruled the charts during the turn of the century, Christina Aguilera is one of the most known singers in Hollywood today.

Aguilera started her career as a teen idol, but since then, she’s matured in content and music. Her latest hits, including collaborations “Say Something” and “Feel This Moment” cemented her status as one of the best-selling artists ever!

We all know her as Doctor Miranda Bailey, the no-nonsense chief of surgery at the Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. The Grey’s Anatomy actor has played the role for almost 17 years and has reprised it for all the spin-offs of the long-running drama.

Despite her strict attitude and the new interns cowering in front of her, the actress stands at a meager 5’0″. It’s proof that it’s the attitude that maketh the man.

The daughter of one of the most significant French models, Venessa Paradis, and American actor Johnny Dell, Lily-Rose Depp has led a life under the flash of a paparazzi camera.

The 23-year-old model has been the face of Chanel since the age of 15, explicitly chosen by Karl Lagerfeld to be so. The 5’3″ young model has also acted in movies and has a massive following on social media.

For someone who only stands at 5 feet, Paula Abdula holds immense power to make or break the dreams of thousands of people. This is all thanks to her role as a judge on the reality TV show American Idol.

The singer and dancer was one of the show’s original judges and continues to preside over the rotating participants season after season. She’s still the shortest judge to ever sit in the seat.

Julia Roberts’ niece might have inherited her talent for showbiz, but she lost out in the height department. The young actress is only 5’2″ compared to her 5’9″ aunt.

However, this hasn’t stopped her from making her mark in Hollywood. The young Roberts has been making waves with stellar performances in Scream Queens, American Horror Story, and We’re the Millers.

The eldest of all the sisters is also the tiniest of all. With statuesque model sisters like Khloe and Kendall towering over her, Kourtney’s 5’0″ frame is often dwarfed in the family photos.

However, the reality TV star’s height is no match for her global fame! Like the rest of her famous family, Kourtney has her own brands, earns money from the eponymous long-running show, and is one of the most family-oriented people in the clan.

The apple of all Disney watchers’ eye, Hilary Duff’s role as Lizzie McGuire propelled her into the teen idol category, making her one of the most sought-after teen stars of her time.

Since then, Duff has continued to act in movies like A Cinderella Story and make music and release studio albums. The 5’2″ actress is the lead in How I Met Your Father.

America Ferrera’s career started at a young age when she realized that she had a love and passion for acting. Since then, she’s starred in memorable productions like The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and Ugly Betty.

Her 5’1″ height takes nothing away from her prowess as a great and powerful actress, as is evident in her role as Amy Sosa in the workplace sitcom Superstore.

Daughter to Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonnet, Zoe Kravitz was destined for a career in Hollywood ever since she could walk. And boy, has she proven that she has what it takes!

The beauty has starred in multiple shows like the hit Big Little Lies, has worked as a model for the likes of Elle and Vera Wang, as well dipped her toes into the music world with her band Lolawolf. This 5’2″ lady is taking the world by storm!

There’s one thing that everybody can agree on – Rachel Bilson refuses to age. These days, Bilson looks almost the same as when she was a teen.

Whether it’s a role as the carefree teen Summer Roberts in The OC or a down-on-her-luck doctor in Hart of Dixie, the actress looks the same. This could be because Bilson clocks out at a mere 5’2″.

Maisie Williams found success at a very young age as Arya Stark in the megahit TV show Game of Thrones. Despite its controversial final season, Maisie’s character and portrayal of Arya remained a fan favorite.

The show propelled Williams to international fame early on and the 5’1″ actress has only gone upwards since then! Alongside many other projects, Williams also launched a platform called Daisie to broaden the horizons of artistic people.

Robb’s career started when she was just a child, even starting in the classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as Violet Beauregarde. After a slew of more minor roles, her big break came in 2014 with the CW series The Carrie Diaries.

Even though the show only lasted for a year, many praised Robb. The 5’0″ star has played a young Carrie Bradshaw, so one can only hope that she achieves the same success as her predecessor Sarah Jessica Parker.

The genius behind Abbot Elementary is brimming with talent – all 4’11” inches of her! The Emmy winner has captured hearts with her school place sitcom, where she plays the role of Janine, a bubbly teacher with a can-do attitude.

Her older work credits include iZombie, Single Parents, and Miracle Worker. Quinta proves that although she’s small in stature, she’s big in talent!

Amanda Seyfried has one of those physiques that makes her look much taller than her 5’2″ frame. It’s no wonder that she was able to play the 5’7″ Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes in The Dropout.

Seyfried has a long list of successful projects both behind and in front of her. She’s starred in Mamma Mia: The Musical as Meryl Streep’s daughter and in Nicholas Spark’s book adaptation Dear John.

Constance Wu is a successful actress in Hollywood whose starring role as Jessica Huang in Fresh Off the Boat made her a household name. Her portrayal of the highly-strung mother struggling with her new suburban neighborhood is an absolute delight.

Wu took a long leap and went from playing a mother to the rom-com Crazy Rich Asians, and that move paid off for her. The 5’2″ actress’s movie was a significant hit!