Elle Fanning’s Height Has Fans Doing Double Takes in New Photos With Her Boyfriend
Elle Fanning surprised a lot of fans at the Golden Globes when she walked the red carpet with her boyfriend, Gus Wenner. People couldn’t stop talking about her height, which looked taller than most had expected. Many assumed the Maleficent actor was around 5’3 or 5’5, about average for an American woman. But it turns out Elle Fanning is actually much taller, reportedly around 5’9” without heels.
Elle Fanning and her boyfriend Gus Wenner at the 2026 Golden Globes. #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/kM2AaPPEKI
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The height difference between Fanning and Wenner stood out in photos. Wenner, who is the CEO of Rolling Stone, appears to be about 5’6” based on photos of the couple together, both at the Golden Globes and in more casual settings.
The couple hasn’t publicly discussed their height difference, and this seems to be the first time it’s really gotten attention. Fans noticed immediately, though, with many commenting on social media about how tall Elle Fanning looked next to her boyfriend.
So why did so many people think Elle Fanning was short? Part of it may be what fans call “short girl energy,” a vibe some people get from her. Another factor is her younger sister, Dakota Fanning, who is only 5’4”. Because Dakota is noticeably shorter, many assumed Elle was closer to her height. Looking back at photos of the sisters together, it’s clear that Elle is much taller.
The reaction to her height shows how much public perception can differ from reality. Fans were surprised, but the photos from the Golden Globes, along with images from other appearances, confirmed it: Elle Fanning is taller than most people realized.
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