Many well-known actresses, musicians, and athletes are surprisingly petite. Some appear even smaller when standing next to their tall husbands or boyfriends—especially while wearing heels!
Despite their size, these women exude a powerful presence. Fame comes with its advantages, especially when talent supports that petite stature.
Hayden Panettiere
Standing at just 5’0″, the actress appears even smaller beside her 6’6″ ex, Wladimir Klitschko. But she likely packs a punch of her own.
Anna Kendrick
Anna Kendrick has a face adored by many.
Despite her big personality, she stands just 5’0″ tall—a fact that’s evident in many of her roles.
At least she has an incredible voice to match!
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande boosts her petite 5’0″ frame with towering heels—perhaps her last name could use a change?
Regardless of her height, her stage presence is anything but small.
Kourtney Kardashian
Kourtney Kardashian may stand just 5’0″, but her name was once larger than life.
Her longtime partner, Scott Disick, towers over her at 5’11″.
Lil’ Kim
Lil’ Kim picked the perfect name, standing at just 4’11″.
Despite her petite stature, the How Many Licks rapper has had quite a career, with appearances in Knocked Up, 8 Mile, Moulin Rouge!, and Ali G Indahouse.
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi stands at just 4’8″, but she looks even tinier next to her Jersey Shore co-star, Jenni “JWoww” Farley, who is only 5’7″.
That height gap says it all!
Kylie Minogue
At 54, Kylie Minogue has built an impressive career, her powerful voice defying her 5’0″ frame.
The Australian singer shows no signs of slowing down.
Tila Tequila
Reality TV star Tila Tequila stands at a petite 4’11″.
You can spot her in films and shows like I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, Bleep My Dad Says, A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila, Pants-Off Dance-Off, and The Great Debate.
Jada Pinkett Smith
At 51, Jada Pinkett Smith stands just 5’0″—no surprise she opts for heels next to her 6’2″ husband, Will Smith.
Catch her in Girls Trip, The Nutty Professor, and the Netflix series Gotham.
Judy Garland
Wizard of Oz star Judy Garland stood just 4’11″, but her iconic role as Dorothy made her a Hollywood legend.
She also starred in Meet Me in St. Louis, Easter Parade, and A Star Is Born.
Mary-Kate Olsen
Mary-Kate Olsen is said to be just 5’0″, only an inch shorter than her twin sister, Ashley.
The duo has had quite a career, starring in Full House, Beastly, New York Minute, The Wackness, and more.
Paula Abdul
Paula Abdul may stand just 5’0″, but her larger-than-life personality has left a lasting impact on shows like American Idol, Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2, Brüno, and The X Factor.
Marie Kondo
Marie Kondo, the Japanese organizing expert, rose to fame in America with her 2018 Netflix series.
Standing at just 4’7″, it’s impressive how she tidies up even the biggest spaces!
AnnaSophia Robb
The Carrie Diaries star AnnaSophia Robb stands at just 5’0″.
Her petite stature is also noticeable in Bridge to Terabithia, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Way Way Back, and Soul Surfer.
Kristin Chenoweth
Kristin Chenoweth may be just 4’11″, but her talent is anything but small.
At 54, she’s starred in Rio 2, Bewitched, The Peanuts Movie, The Pink Panther, and many more.
Shawn Johnson
Most gymnasts are petite, but Shawn Johnson is especially small at just 4’9″.
This powerhouse athlete has also appeared on Dancing with the Stars, the 2009 CMT Music Awards, The Apprentice, and Entertainment Tonight.
Chandra Wilson
Grey’s Anatomy actress Chandra Wilson stands at just 5’0″.
She’s also appeared in Philadelphia, Lone Star, and Accidental Friendship. See if you notice her petite stature!
Linda Hunt
The 4’9″ actress Linda Hunt is a familiar face from TV series like The Practice, Without a Trace, and NCIS: Los Angeles.
She’s also appeared in Dune, Kindergarten Cop, and Pocahontas.
Zelda Rubinstein
Zelda Rubinstein stood at just 4’3″, but her roles were anything but small.
See her in Sixteen Candles, Poltergeist, Poltergeist II: The Other Side, Poltergeist III, and Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon.
Anita Baker
Legendary soul singer Anita Baker may be just 4’11″, but her voice was anything but small.
As one of the world’s greatest singers, true music aficionados know her impact well.
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