20 tall actresses across the world ranked by height

20 tall actresses across the world ranked by height

The film industry's spotlight frequently shines brightest on those with talent and a compelling physical presence. Tall actresses, in particular, have an intrinsic attraction that captivates audiences worldwide. From commanding leading roles to leaving an unforgettable impact on the red carpet, these actresses stand out in every way. Explore the tallest actresses in the world, ranked by height.

Sonam Kapoor in a yellow dress (L), Aisha Tyler in a trouser suit, and Gwendoline Christie in a navy blue trouser suit and a Dior handbag
Sonam Kapoor, Aisha Tyler, and Gwendoline Christie are some of the tall actresses in Hollywood. Photo: Daniele Venturelli, Denise Truscello, Marc Piasecki (modified by author)
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When compiling this list of tall actresses, we focused on the height of the most famous actresses still active in the film industry today. We relied on data from their biographies, official websites, and our observations of their physical stature.

20 tall actresses ranked by height

Being tall is not a requirement to be an actress, but many high-profile television and movie stars are almost (or taller than) six feet. Here is a list of the tallest actresses worldwide and their profiles.

NoNamesHeight
1Lindsay Kay Hayward 6′8½″ (205 cm)
2Kim Blacklock6′5½″ (197 cm)
3Lisa Leslie6'5" (196 cm)
4Dorothy-Marie Jones6'3.½" (192 cm)
5Gwendoline Christie6'3" (191 cm)
6Elizabeth Debicki6'3" (191 cm)
7Judy Gold6'2" (188 cm)
8Suzie Plakson6'1" (187 cm)
9Aisha Tyler6'1" (187 cm)
10Brigitte Nielsen6'1" (187 cm)
11Miranda Hart6'1" (185 cm)
12Alysia Reiner6'1" (185 cm)
13Ireland Baldwin6'1" (185 cm)
14Kristen Johnson6' (183 cm)
15 Famke Janssen6' (183 cm)
16Jerry Hall6' (183 cm)
17Geena Davis6' (183 cm)
18Adrianne Palicki5'11" (183 cm)
19Jennifer Lawrence5'9" (175 cm)
20Sonam Kapoor5'9" (175 cm)

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1. Lindsay Kay Hayward – 6′8½″ (205 cm)

Lindsay Kay Hayward in blonde curly platinum hair and black dress during a red carpet event
Lindsay Kay Hayward attends the 22nd Annual Movieguide Awards Gala at Universal Hilton Hotel in Universal City, California. Photo: Rodrigo Vaz
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  • Full name: Lindsay Kay Hayward
  • Date of birth: 28 July 1987
  • Birthplace: Walnut Creek, California, U.S.A.

Who is the tallest female actress? Lindsay Kay Hayward is an American actress and retired professional wrestler better known by the ring moniker Isis the Amazon. She is best known for her roles in R100, The Internship Games, and You Have a Nice Flight.

Guinness World Records certified her as the tallest actress in a leading role in 2013. At the time, she was 6 feet 9 but lost 3/4 inch of her height due to a slipped disc.

2. Kim Blacklock – 6′5½″ (197 cm)

  • Full name: Kim Adair Blacklock
  • Date of birth: 20 April
  • Birthplace: New York, U.S.A.

Kim Blacklock is one of the tall American comedians and actresses. She has been featured in several popular films, including The Power of Few as The Bag, Lapsis as Maureen, and The Congressman as Matty Pierce.

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3. Lisa Leslie – 6'5" (196 cm)

Lisa Leslie in a white blouse and silver jewellery
Lisa Leslie attends Clayton Kershaw's 8th Annual Ping Pong 4 Purpose at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Photo: David Livingston
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  • Full name: Lisa Deshaun Leslie
  • Date of birth: 7 July 1972
  • Birthplace: Compton, California, U.S.A.

Lisa Leslie is one of the tall black actresses. She is widely recognised for appearing on Pipe Dreams, Think Like a Man and Inconceivable. Besides acting, Lisa is a retired professional basketball player and a four-time Olympic gold medalist.

4. Dorothy-Marie Jones – 6'3.5" (192 cm)

  • Full name: Dorothy-Marie Jones
  • Date of birth: 4 January 1964
  • Birthplace: Turlock, California, U.S.A.

Dorothy-Marie Jones is an American actress and former athlete. She is widely recognised for her role in Glee as Coach Beiste, which earned her a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series in 2011, 2012, and 2013.

5. Gwendoline Christie – 6'3" (191 cm)

Gwendoline Christie in a black structured dress as she attends The Fashion Awards 2023
Gwendoline Christie attends The Fashion Awards 2023, presented by Pandora at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. Photo: Lionel Hahn
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  • Full name: Gwendoline Tracey Philippa Christie
  • Date of birth: 28 October 1978
  • Birthplace: Worthing, West Sussex, UK

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Gwendoline Christie is one of the tallest female actresses worldwide. She is best known for her role as Brienne of Tarth on HBO's fantasy drama series Game of Thrones and as Captain Phasma in the Star Wars films The Last Jedi and The Force Awakens.

6. Elizabeth Debicki – 6'3" (191 cm)

Elizabeth Debicki in a white off shoulder tee at the Christian Dior Haute Couture show
Elizabeth Debicki attends the Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France. Photo: Stephane Cardinale - Corbis
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  • Full name: Elizabeth Debicki
  • Date of birth: 24 August 1990
  • Birthplace: Paris, France

Elizabeth Debicki is one of the tall blonde actresses. The Australian is best known for her roles in The Great Gatsby, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and Widows.

7. Judy Gold – 6'2" (188 cm)

Judy Gold in a white blazer as she attends #RightToBearArts Gala
Judy Gold attends the #RightToBearArts Gala hosted by The Creative Coalition at The Madison Hotel in Washington, DC. Photo: Brian Stukes
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  • Full name: Judy Gold
  • Date of birth: 15 November 1962
  • Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, U.S.A.

Judy Gold is an American stand-up comedian, actress, writer, producer, podcast host, and author. She has been featured in numerous films and television shows such as All American Girl, World's Dumbest, and Better Things.

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8. Suzie Plakson – 6'1" (187 cm)

Suzie Plakson in curly copper hair and black attire as she attends a press conference in Germany
Suzie Plakson attends a press conference in Frankfurt/Main, Germany. Photo: Frank Rumpenhorst
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  • Full name: Susan Plaksin
  • Date of birth: 3 June 1958
  • Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, U.S.A.

Suzie Plakson began her acting career on stage, performing primarily in musicals. The American actor has portrayed four different characters in the Star Trek franchise. He has been a regular character on shows such as Everybody Loves Raymond, Mad About You, How I Met Your Mother, and Love & War.

9. Aisha Tyler – 6'1" (187 cm)

Aisha Tyler in a black ruffle dress as she attends a movie premier
Aisha Tyler attends the Apple TV+ "The Last Thing He Told Me" premiere at Regency Bruin Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Leon Bennett
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  • Full name: Aisha Nilaja Tyler
  • Date of birth: 18 September 1970
  • Birthplace: San Francisco, U.S.A.

Aisha Tyler is an American actress, comedian, filmmaker, and talk show host. She is known for her roles as Andrea Marino in Ghost Whisperer's first season and Dr. Tara Lewis on Criminal Minds.

10. Brigitte Nielsen – 6'1" (187 cm)

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  • Full name: Gitte Nielsen
  • Date of birth: 15 July 1963
  • Birthplace: Rødovre, Denmark

Brigitte Nielsen is a Danish actress, model, and singer. She began acting in the fantasy films Red Sonja and Rocky IV. She later returned to the Rocky series in Creed II. Brigitte is also renowned for her recent portrayal of Anubis Queen in The Guardians of Justice.

11. Miranda Hart – 6'1" (185 cm)

  • Full name: Miranda Katherine Hart Dyke
  • Date of birth: 14 December 1972
  • Birthplace: Torquay, England

Miranda Katherine Hart Dyke is one of the tall actresses. She is a British actress, comedian and writer. She is best known for appearing in B.B.C. sitcoms, including Not Going Out and Hyperdrive.

12. Alysia Reiner – 6'1" (185 cm)

Alysia Reiner smiling in black pants and white sleeveless top
Alysia Reiner attends the 61st New York Film Festival - "The Feeling That The Time For Doing Something Has Passed" at Furman Gallery in New York City. Photo: Theo Wargo
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  • Full name: Alysia Reiner
  • Date of birth: 21 July 1970
  • Birthplace: Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A.

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Alysia Reiner is a tall brunette actress and producer best known for her portrayal as Natalie Figueroa in the hit Netflix series Orange Is the New Black. She has also appeared in other acclaimed shows such as How to Get Away With Murder, Blacklist, and Broad City.

13. Ireland Baldwin – 6'1" (185 cm)

Ireland Baldwin in a blue blazer as she attends the Premiere of YouTube Original's Justin Bieber: Seasons
Ireland Baldwin attends the Premiere of YouTube Original's "Justin Bieber: Seasons" at Regency Bruin Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Axelle/Bauer
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  • Full name: Ireland Eliesse Baldwin
  • Date of birth: 23 October 1995
  • Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Ireland Baldwin is one of the tall actresses in their 20s. She began her career as a model and has since been in feature films such as Goofy Chefs, Dark Foe, and Grudge Match.

14. Kristen Johnson – 6' (183 cm)

  • Full name: Kristen Angela Johnson
  • Date of birth: 20 September 1967
  • Birthplace: Washington DC, U.S.A.

Kristen Johnston is an American actress best known for her roles in television sitcoms. She received two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her portrayal of Sally Solomon in 3rd Rock from the Sun.

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15. Famke Janssen – 6' (183 cm)

Famke Janssen attends a live-action Film Panel at Anaheim Convention Center
Famke Janssen attends the "Knights of the Zodiac" Live Action Film Panel at WonderCon 2023 at Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Photo: Chelsea Guglielmino
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  • Full name: Famke Beumer Janssen
  • Date of birth: 5 November 1964
  • Birthplace: Amstelveen, Netherlands

What actress is 6ft tall? Famke Janssen is a 6'0 tall Dutch actress. She is best known for her roles in the Netflix original series Hemlock Grove and A.B.C.'s How to Get Away with Murder. The beautiful actress also starred in the N.B.C. crime thriller The Blacklist: Redemption.

16. Jerry Hall – 6' (183 cm)

  • Full name: Jerry Faye Hall
  • Date of birth: 2 July 1956
  • Birthplace: Gonzales, Texas, U.S.A.

Jerry Hall is another tall blonde actress and a former supermodel. She has been featured in several acclaimed films like the original Batman, Vampire in Brooklyn, and Urban Cowboy.

17. Geena Davis – 6' (183 cm)

Geena Davis in a flannel cover up and denim jeans as she speaks during a Q&A session
Geena Davis speaks during a Q&A session at MegaCon Orlando 2024 at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Photo: Gerardo Mora
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  • Full name: Virginia Elizabeth Davis
  • Date of birth: 21 January 1956
  • Birthplace: Wareham, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

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Geena Davis is an American actress, fashion model, activist, and producer. She has received numerous awards, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. She has appeared in several films, including The Long Kiss Goodnight, The Fly, Thelma & Louise, The Accidental Tourist, and Tootsie.

18. Adrianne Palicki – 5'11" (183 cm)

Adrianne Palicki at the ABC Disney Upfront in New York
Adrianne Palicki attends the ABC Disney Upfront at Basketball City - Pier 36 - South Street in New York City. Photo: Dia Dipasupil
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  • Full name: Adrianne Lee Palicki
  • Date of birth: 6 May 1983
  • Birthplace: Indian Hills, Kentucky, U.S.A.

Adrianne is both an actress and a writer. She is most recognised for her long-running appearances on the television series Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Orville, and Friday Night Lights.

19. Jennifer Lawrence – 5'9" (175 cm)

  • Full name: Jennifer Shrader Lawrence
  • Date of birth: 15 August 1990
  • Birthplace: Indian Hills, Kentucky, U.S.A.

Which celebrity is 5'9? Jennifer Lawrence is a 5'9" tall American actress. She became the highest-paid actress in 2015 and 2016, with her films grossing about $6 million globally. She has appeared in several films, including The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and American Hustle.

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20. Sonam Kapoor – 5'9" (175 cm)

Sonam Kapoor in an all pink attire as she attends the Christian Dior Womenswear Fall 2023 show
Sonam Kapoor attends the Christian Dior Womenswear Fall 2023 show at the Gateway of India monument in Mumbai, India. Photo: Pascal Le Segretain
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  • Full name: Sonam Kapoor Ahuja
  • Date of birth: 9 June 1985
  • Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Sonam Kapoor is one of the tallest Bollywood actresses. She has garnered numerous accolades, including the National Film Award and the Filmfare Award. Kapoor achieved her biggest commercial successes with supporting roles in the biopics Sanju and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and a leading role in Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.

These tall actresses dominate the screen with their talent and command attention with their towering stature. Their height lends another dimension to their on-screen identities, making them distinctive in the eyes of audiences worldwide.

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