Hollywood’s Shortest Actresses, Ranked
Hollywood icons come in every size, and some of the most memorable screen performances have come from stars who stand well below the average height. From Oscar winners to franchise leaders and sitcom favorites, these actresses prove—again and again—that stature has nothing to do with presence. Below is a carefully compiled countdown of 25 working in or closely tied to Hollywood, ordered strictly by the heights documented, with ties grouped by the same listed measurement.
To keep things consistent, each entry notes the height recorded and a sampling of notable work so you can place the name right away. The measurements are taken from individual pages, which often include quotes from the actresses themselves and appearance-based comparisons gathered across years of coverage.
25. Emilia Clarke
Emilia Clarke is listed at 5ft 2 (157.5 cm). She’s widely known for playing Daenerys Targaryen on HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’, and she’s appeared on the big screen in ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’, ‘Terminator Genisys’, and ‘Last Christmas’.
Her professional listings have also reflected the same figure, with Spotlight noting “Height: 5 feet 2 inches.” Fan observations and event photos help anchor that listing.
24. Lucy Liu
Lucy Liu is recorded at 5ft 1 ½ (156.2 cm). She rose to prominence in ‘Ally McBeal’, headlined ‘Elementary’ on television, and starred in films such as ‘Charlie’s Angels’, ‘Kill Bill’, and ‘Lucky Number Slevin’.
It is recorded that Liu has addressed her height in interviews, and the page consolidates red-carpet comparisons and production stills used to support the 5ft 1 ½ listing.
23. Salma Hayek
Salma Hayek is listed at 5ft 1 ½ (156.2 cm). Her screen credits range from ‘Frida’ to ‘Desperado’ and ‘From Dusk till Dawn’, spanning prestige dramas and action.
Hayek has joked about being “five-two,” and this self-description sits alongside photo evidence and community estimates that converge around the 5ft 1 ½ mark.
22. Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon is listed at 5ft 1 ½ (156.2 cm). She won an Academy Award for ‘Walk the Line’ and is well known for ‘Legally Blonde’, ‘Wild’, and other film and TV projects.
Her page includes past remarks about being “only 5-foot-2” and offers event-photo context that supports the 5ft 1 ½ listing used here.
21. Emma Roberts
Emma Roberts is listed at 5ft 1 ½ (156.2 cm). Viewers know her from ‘Scream 4’, ‘We’re the Millers’, and multiple seasons of ‘American Horror Story’.
Roberts has mentioned being “5’2 on a good day,” which is reflected on her profile alongside on-set footwear notes and red-carpet photo comparisons.
20. Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff is listed at 5ft 1 (154.9 cm). She broke out with Disney’s ‘Lizzie McGuire’ and has continued with film and TV work including ‘Younger’.
Collected eyewitness accounts and imagery sit around the 5ft 1 figure; user reports on that page trend toward the same ballpark for her barefoot height.
19. Awkwafina
Awkwafina is listed at 5ft 1 (154.9 cm). Her filmography includes ‘Crazy Rich Asians’, ‘Ocean’s 8’, ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’, and ‘Renfield’, alongside extensive comedy and voice work.
She has also described herself as around “five-foot-three” in interviews; photographic comparisons are used to land on the 5ft 1 entry.
18. Zoë Kravitz
Zoë Kravitz is listed at 5ft 1 (154.9 cm). She’s appeared in ‘X-Men: First Class’, ‘Divergent’, ‘After Earth’, and led HBO’s ‘Big Little Lies’ ensemble.
Her page includes awards-show and premiere images used to benchmark her height near co-stars; the curated data point remains 5ft 1.
17. Anna Kendrick
Anna Kendrick is listed at 5ft 1 (154.9 cm). She’s known for ‘Up in the Air’, the ‘Pitch Perfect’ series, and the ‘Twilight’ films, among many others.
Her profile notes a past quip about being “5’2,” with the listing set at 5ft 1 based on comparison shots and repeated appearances next to known-height colleagues.
16. Kristen Bell
Kristen Bell is listed at 5ft 1 (154.9 cm). She led ‘Veronica Mars’, starred in ‘The Good Place’, and voices Anna in ‘Frozen’.
Bell has described herself as 5ft 1 in print, and the page compiles event photography—including appearances with co-stars—to support that listing.
15. Vanessa Hudgens
Vanessa Hudgens is listed at 5ft 1 (154.9 cm). She came to prominence with Disney’s ‘High School Musical’ and has since appeared in films such as ‘Sucker Punch’ and other stage and screen projects.
Her page captures past comments placing her in the 5’2–5’3 range; photos and community estimates are used to set the entry at 5ft 1.
14. Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande is listed at 5ft 0 ½ (153.7 cm). In addition to music, she has acting credits from early Nickelodeon work to film and television appearances.
The listing synthesizes interview remarks and frequent event photos with castmates to land just over five feet, with catalog pages repeating the same figure.
13. Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria is listed at 5ft 0 ½ (153.7 cm). She’s best known for playing Gabrielle Solis on ‘Desperate Housewives’ and has a range of film credits and directing work.
She’s been quoted as saying “I’m 5ft 2,” and that self-report is balanced with comparative shots and repeated public appearances to maintain 5ft 0 ½.
12. Hayden Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere is listed at 5ft 0 ¼ (153 cm). She starred as Claire Bennet in ‘Heroes’ and Juliette Barnes in ‘Nashville’, with film appearances including ‘Scream 4’ and ‘Scream VI’.
Her page includes a tweet where she claimed “I’m 5’2,” while in-person photo comparison places her at just over five feet. A related tag page for ‘Heroes’ reflects the same figure.
11. Maisie Williams
Maisie Williams is listed at 5ft 0 (152.4 cm). She’s recognized worldwide for Arya Stark in ‘Game of Thrones’ and has worked across film, TV, and stage since.
Williams once said, “I’m 5ft nothing,” and the entry corroborates that with event photography; the ‘Game of Thrones’ tag also displays the same measurement.
10. America Ferrera
America Ferrera is listed at 5ft 0 (152.4 cm). She led ABC’s ‘Ugly Betty’ and appears in films ranging from ‘Real Women Have Curves’ to voice work in the ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ series.
Her page references earlier press describing her as “too short,” and the show tag for ‘Ugly Betty’ aligns with the five-foot listing.
9. AnnaSophia Robb
AnnaSophia Robb is listed at 5ft 0 (152.4 cm). Her credits include ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’, ‘Bridge to Terabithia’, and ‘Race to Witch Mountain’.
She once told TeenVogue she was “five feet nothing,” a quote preserved on her page that matches the recorded measurement.
8. Pamela Adlon
Pamela Adlon is listed at 4ft 11 ½ (151.1 cm). An Emmy-winning voice and screen actor, she’s starred in and created the series ‘Better Things’ and has decades of voice roles and live-action credits.
Her listing sits among other entries at the same measurement on the site’s 4ft 11 ½ index, with photos and career notes anchoring the figure.
7. Jada Pinkett Smith
Jada Pinkett Smith is listed at 4ft 11 ½ (151.1 cm). She’s appeared in films like ‘Collateral’ and ‘The Nutty Professor’ and on television in ‘Gotham’.
She has called herself “five feet, maybe four-eleven” in interviews; those remarks and supporting imagery maintain the 4ft 11 ½ listing. The ‘Gotham’ tag page reflects the same height.
6. Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega is listed at 4ft 11 ½ (151.1 cm). She’s known for ‘Wednesday’, ‘You’, ‘Stuck in the Middle’, and films including entries in the ‘Scream’ series.
Ortega has said, “I’m five foot one, or maybe a touch less,” and that quote, combined with premiere photos, helps settle on 4ft 11 ½. The name index for Jenna entries also shows the same figure.
5. Mary-Kate Olsen
Mary-Kate Olsen is listed at 4ft 11 (149.9 cm). An actress and producer who transitioned heavily into fashion, she and her sister launched a career that began in childhood and continued through film and television.
The twins discussed being “around 5ft” on ‘Oprah’, and the 4ft 11 category page includes Mary-Kate among actresses at this exact measurement.
4. Mary Pickford
Mary Pickford is listed at 4ft 10 (147.3 cm). A foundational Hollywood star, she headlined silent-era classics such as ‘Pollyanna’ and ‘The Poor Little Rich Girl’ and later co-founded United Artists.
Her page features a historical quote placing her “only 5 feet tall,” while the modern entry is set at 4ft 10 based on period sources and archival material.
3. Nikki Blonsky
Nikki Blonsky is listed at 4ft 10 (147.3 cm). She led the film adaptation of ‘Hairspray’ and has worked across film and television since her breakout.
Blonsky has said, “I’m only 4’10,” and the page preserves that self-report while consolidating event photos to maintain the 4ft 10 listing.
2. Kelly Stables
Kelly Stables is listed at 4ft 10 (147.3 cm). She’s appeared in ‘The Ring Two’, ‘Bring It On Again’, and sitcom roles that often juxtapose her petite frame with taller castmates.
A social-media exchange includes her reply “4’11” … give or take,” but comparison photography and aggregated appearances support the 4ft 10 entry.
1. Linda Hunt
Linda Hunt is listed at 4ft 9 (144.8 cm). She’s celebrated for her Oscar-winning work in ‘The Year of Living Dangerously’ and for playing Hetty Lange on ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’.
Her profile notes she was once recognized by Guinness World Records as the shortest “leading” actress alive, with the listing consolidated at 4ft 9 and supported by repeated on-camera and event comparisons.
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