Hollywood’s Tallest Actresses, Ranked

Tall performers have been on screens since the golden age of cinema, and fans still look up — literally — to the women whose statures make costumes, camera blocking, and on-set pairings a fascinating puzzle. Below is a friendly tour through Hollywood’s loftiest leading ladies and scene-stealers, using reported heights gathered from CelebHeights, a long-running database that documents celebrity statures alongside quotes and references.

To keep things simple, each entry notes a commonly cited barefoot height (and peak height when CelebHeights lists one), plus a quick reminder of where you’ve seen them. It’s a straight countdown from 25 to 1, moving from “tall” to “towering,” with TV and film titles in single quotes so you can spot them at a glance.

Tilda Swinton

Is listed at 5ft 10½ (about 179 cm), a stature often repeated in festival programs and casting bios for her eclectic filmography. This puts her comfortably above the average for leading women working in English-language cinema.

Across indie and blockbuster projects, she’s been unforgettable in roles like the Ancient One in Marvel’s ‘Doctor Strange’, the White Witch in ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’, and Eva in ‘We Need to Talk About Kevin’.

Brooke Shields

She is listed at 5ft 10½ (about 179 cm), aligning with her long association with fashion and print campaigns as well as screen work. The figure is commonly cited in profiles covering her transition from modeling to acting.

She’s been on screens since childhood, from ‘Blue Lagoon’ and ‘Endless Love’ to TV’s ‘Suddenly Susan’, and more recently in projects like ‘Jane the Virgin’ and ‘Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields’.

Nicole Kidman

Is recorded at 5ft 10½ (about 179 cm), a measurement frequently included in industry references and biographical summaries. The height is notable among recent Academy Award winners in leading roles.

Her work ranges from ‘Moulin Rouge!’ and ‘The Others’ to ‘Big Little Lies’ and ‘The Undoing’, alongside acclaimed turns in ‘Rabbit Hole’ and ‘Lion’.

Uma Thurman

Is listed at 5ft 11¼ (about 181 cm), a figure that has appeared in promotional materials and media guides during major releases. It reflects a consistently tall presence across her career in both film and television.

Audiences know her from ‘Pulp Fiction’, ‘Kill Bill’, ‘Gattaca’, and ‘Dangerous Liaisons’, plus TV appearances in ‘Imposters’ and ‘Chambers’.

Ella Balinska

Is listed at 5ft 11¼ (about 181 cm), placing her among the tallest of the younger generation of British actresses working in Hollywood franchises. The measurement is regularly repeated in casting write-ups and interviews.

She broke out with the ‘Charlie’s Angels’ reboot and has led series like ‘Resident Evil’, along with action-driven features such as ‘Run Sweetheart Run’.

Famke Janssen

Is recorded at 5ft 11½ (about 181.6 cm), consistent with her early career in fashion before large-scale action and thriller roles. The height is often referenced in cast notes for ensemble productions.

Her credits include Jean Grey in the original ‘X-Men’ films, Xenia Onatopp in ‘GoldenEye’, and major TV arcs in ‘Nip/Tuck’ and ‘How to Get Away with Murder’.

Aisha Tyler

Is listed at 5ft 11½ (about 181.6 cm), a detail that commonly appears in network bios and talk-show press kits. It marks her as one of the taller multi-hyphenate performers on American television.

On screen, she’s appeared in ‘Ghost Whisperer’ and ‘Criminal Minds’, voices Lana Kane in ‘Archer’, and has hosted shows including ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’.

Terry Farrell

Is recorded with a peak of 5ft 11¾ (about 182.2 cm) and a current listing of 5ft 11 (about 180 cm), reflecting measurements noted across different stages of her career. Such peak/current distinctions are often included for long-running TV veterans.

She’s best known for Jadzia Dax on ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’ and for ‘Becker’, plus films like ‘Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth’.

Saffron Burrows

Is recorded at 5ft 11¾ (about 182.2 cm), aligning with credits that frequently placed her in international ensemble casts. The figure appears in film festival guides and production notes.

Her résumé spans ‘Deep Blue Sea’, ‘Troy’, and ‘The Bank Job’, along with TV work in ‘Mozart in the Jungle’ and ‘You’.

Synnøve Macody Lund

Is listed at 6ft 0 (about 183 cm), which is often mentioned alongside her Scandinavian film and television work. The measurement places her among the tallest Norwegian actresses to transition into English-language projects.

She starred in Norway’s hit thriller ‘Headhunters’, led the series ‘Black Widows’, and appears in the Netflix show ‘Ragnarok’.

Brenda Strong

Is listed at 6ft 0 (about 183 cm), a detail frequently included in network biographies and show press materials. It reflects a tall on-screen presence across multi-season TV roles.

Her screen work includes Mary Alice Young in ‘Desperate Housewives’, Ann Ewing in ‘Dallas’, and film roles in ‘Starship Troopers’ and ‘Red Dragon’.

Kristen Johnston

Is recorded at 6ft 0 (about 183 cm), a height routinely quoted in stage and television profiles. It’s a measurement that has accompanied her through multi-camera sitcoms and theatre credits alike.

She won two Emmys for Sally Solomon in ‘3rd Rock from the Sun’ and later joined sitcoms like ‘The Exes’ and ‘Mom’.

Leslie Jones

Is listed at 6ft 0 (about 183 cm), frequently noted in comedy specials press notes and cast sheets. The listing underscores her status among the taller women in late-night and sketch ensembles.

Beyond stand-up, she became a star on ‘Saturday Night Live’, co-starred in ‘Ghostbusters’, and has hosted programs including ‘Supermarket Sweep’.

Jane Lynch

Is recorded at a peak 6ft 0 (about 183 cm), reflecting measurements cited across different points of a long TV career. Such peak descriptors are common in profiles of performers with decades of credits.

Her screen credits include Sue Sylvester in ‘Glee’, roles in ‘Best in Show’ and ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’, and hosting ‘Hollywood Game Night’.

Allison Janney

Is listed at 6ft 0 (about 183 cm), a detail repeated in awards-season bios and studio notes. It’s a measurement that appears across her extensive stage and screen résumé.

She’s known for C. J. Cregg in ‘The West Wing’, the title role in ‘Mom’, and films like ‘I, Tonya’, ‘Juno’, and ‘The Way Way Back’.

Geena Davis

Is listed at 6ft 0 (about 183 cm), commonly included in film reference books and career retrospectives. The figure is one of the most frequently cited heights for American leading actresses of her era.

Her filmography includes ‘Thelma & Louise’, ‘The Fly’, ‘A League of Their Own’, and ‘The Long Kiss Goodnight’, plus TV’s ‘Commander in Chief’.

Brigitte Nielsen

Is recorded at 6ft 0 (about 183 cm), matching long-standing listings from her film and European television work. The measurement is often noted in franchise and action-cinema coverage.

She’s appeared in ‘Red Sonja’, ‘Cobra’, and ‘Beverly Hills Cop II’, and later worked extensively in European and reality television.

Julie Strain

Is listed at 6ft 1 (about 185 cm), a height frequently mentioned in coverage of her action and genre projects. The listing appears across numerous B-movie credits and interviews.

A prolific B-movie performer, she headlined titles such as ‘Heavy Metal 2000’ and appeared in action fare including ‘Day of the Warrior’.

Claire Stansfield

Is listed at 6ft 1 (about 185 cm), a measurement that accompanies her credits across both acting and directing. It’s commonly cited in genre-series fan guides and production bios.

Viewers know her as Alti on ‘Xena: Warrior Princess’, with additional credits in films like ‘Drop Zone’ and series such as ‘The Outpost’.

Elizabeth Debicki

Is recorded at 6ft 2 (about 188 cm), widely repeated in studio notes and international press coverage. The figure places her among the tallest mainstream leading actresses in recent high-profile releases.

She’s drawn acclaim in ‘The Great Gatsby’, ‘Widows’, and ‘Tenet’, and portrayed Princess Diana in ‘The Crown’.

Judy Gold

Is listed at 6ft 2 (about 188 cm), a detail that appears in comedy festival programs and television bios. The measurement is frequently mentioned alongside her stand-up and acting credits.

An Emmy-winning comedian and actress, she’s appeared on series like ‘Broad City’, ‘Better Things’, and numerous stand-up and talk shows.

Dot-Marie Jones

Is recorded with a peak 6ft 3 (about 190.5 cm), distinguishing a highest noted measurement from current listings. This type of peak reference is common for performers with long careers that include physically demanding roles.

She’s widely recognized as Coach Beiste on ‘Glee’ and has appeared across TV in shows such as ‘American Horror Story’ and ‘Modern Family’.

Gwendoline Christie

Is recorded at 6ft 3¼ (about 191 cm), a figure consistently cited in casting and festival materials. The listing places her among the tallest British actresses working across franchise films and prestige television.

Her standout roles include Brienne of Tarth in ‘Game of Thrones’, Captain Phasma in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’, and Principal Weems in ‘Wednesday’.

Amazon Eve (Erika Ervin)

Is listed at 6ft 7⅜ (about 202 cm), a measurement often connected with records tracking exceptionally tall performers. The figure is notable within discussions of height representation in mainstream TV.

She appeared as a series regular in ‘American Horror Story: Freak Show’ and returned in ‘American Horror Story: Apocalypse’, alongside other screen and modeling work.

Lindsay Kay Hayward

Is recorded with a peak 6ft 8½ (about 204.5 cm), with a later 6ft 8¼ self-reported measurement following a back injury. These values are frequently cited when discussing her appearances and casting.

An actress and former pro wrestler (also known as Isis), she appeared in the Japanese cult comedy ‘R100’ and was recognized by Guinness as the tallest actress in a leading role.

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