Elizabeth Debicki brought a natural, imposing elegance to Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby, a role that perfectly utilized her 6'2" stature. She has continued to own her height, making it a key part of her powerful screen identity. | © A24
Sigourney Weaver has never shied away from the courage it takes to own her 5'11" frame. She's spoken about not comparing herself to "graceful tiny people," and her powerful screen presence proves she has truly lived up to her height. | © Columbia Pictures
Tilda Swinton's 5'10" height is a key part of her signature androgynous look. She's even shared that she's often mistaken for a man in public, a phenomenon she attributes to her tall, striking frame. | © Sony Pictures Classics
While Rebecca Romjin now confidently owns her 5'11" stature, her height presented challenges during her youth, including a battle with scoliosis. These days, she fully embraces her frame, even affectionately calling herself the "Jolly Blonde Giant". | © Paramount Pictures
Liv Tyler's 5'9" height was a perfect asset for her role as the elegant elf Arwen in Lord of the Rings. Her confidence in her stature grew immensely after learning Steven Tyler was her father, and she now stands at the very same height as the rock star. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
Gwyneth Paltrow's height of 5'9" is often overlooked, especially when she stands next to her taller husband. She's admitted to feeling gangly and self-conscious about her stature as a teenager, a far cry from the confident woman she is today. | © Cecchi Gori Pictures
Charlize Theron has often towered over her male co-stars with her 5'10" frame. She's been vocal about how her height and looks have sometimes caused her to be passed over for the meaty, substantial roles she truly wants. | © Universal Pictures
Julia Roberts has a famously relaxed attitude about her 5'9" height, once joking that she's "too tall to be a girl" and is instead "between a chick and a broad." After Mystic Pizza came out, she was surprised when fans constantly approached her, insisting they thought she was a full six feet tall. | © Touchstone Pictures
Hannah Waddingham spent years being told her 5'11" frame was a problem, often losing roles for being taller than her male co-stars. So landing Ted Lasso was a revelation, as Jason Sudeikis never saw her height as anything but a part of her commanding presence. | © Camelot Films
At 5'11", Karen Gillan often stands a full head taller than her co-stars, a fact fans frequently point out online. Her height gives her a powerful, unmistakable presence in roles like Nebula in the Marvel films. | © Sony Pictures Releasing
Gal Gadot's 5'10" frame was a perfect starting point for her iconic turn as Wonder Woman. She built impressive muscle onto her already tall stature, fully embodying the powerful Amazonian warrior and inspiring a generation. | © Netflix
Nicole Kidman, who stands at 5'11", was cruelly teased as Storky in school for towering over her classmates. She's since grown into her statuesque frame with immense confidence, now standing an inch taller than her husband, Keith Urban, with no signs of it bothering either of them. | © A24
Comedian Aisha Tyler has been exceptionally tall her entire life, recalling that she was nearly twice the height of some classmates in the third grade. She has since completely owned her six-foot frame, leaving any childhood insecurities far behind. | © 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Geena Davis was so consumed by her six-foot height as a child that she fantasized about being a one-foot-tall princess. She has since fully embraced her statuesque stature, moving far beyond her early wish to simply take up less space in the world. | © The Geffen Company
At 6'3", Gwendoline Christie finds the practical perks of her height just as rewarding as her iconic roles. She jokes that her long arms act as a built-in selfie stick and that she can easily catch a bartender's eye in a crowded room. | © HBO
We often see them on screen, but it's easy to forget just how statuesque many of our favorite Hollywood actresses truly are. From action heroes to comedic stars, these leading ladies prove that talent comes in all sizes, and in their cases, it often comes in a very tall package. Get ready to look up to these celebrities in a whole new way..
