These 50 Stunning Actresses Are the Tallest Women in Hollywood
We already know models are super tall, but when it comes to actresses? That typically isn't the case.
Women average to be 5'4″, so it's safe to assume most of the actresses you've seen on your television meet that height. However, there's a small pool of women that go beyond that. Who comes to the top of your mind when you think of tall actresses? Want to see if your guesses make our list?
Keep reading for the 50 stunning actresses who are the tallest women in Hollywood:
1. Mandy Moore—5'10"
You might know Mandy Moore from her most recent gig, This Is Us, which just recently wrapped up. She's standing next to her costar Chrissy Metz in the picture above, and the height difference is very noticeable! Others, however, are probably more familiar with this 5'10" beauty from films like A Walk to Remember and The Princess Diaries.
2. Blake Lively—5'10"
Gossip Girl, is that you? Blake Lively, aka Serena from Gossip Girl, comes in at 5'10". Her husband, Ryan Reynolds, is a staggering 6'2″, so she can wear sky-high heels without towering over him! The two have a couple of super cute children who we're willing to bet will also be very tall in the coming years.
3. Charlize Theron—5'10"
Oscar winner Charlize Theron is a sight you can't miss. She stands at a tall 5'10", which is pretty evident in the picture of her standing next to The Rock who is 6'5″! Charlize is a true movie star and has been in numerous popular films including Bombshell, Mad Max: Fury Road and Atomic Blonde.
4. Laura Prepon—5'10"
The gal on the right, Laura Prepon, has been gracing our movie screens for years. This 5'10" actress first got her big break on That '70s Show and starred alongside big names like Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher. More recently, she's starred in Orange Is the New Black, a very popular Netflix original that recently concluded its seven-season series.
5. Tyra Banks—5'10"
You may think of Tyra Banks first as a supermodel, but she also has some acting skills up her sleeves. This 5'10" goddess' first notable role was Eve in Life-Size. If you're not familiar with the Disney classic movie, you need to watch it on Disney+ ASAP! She's also made tons of small appearances in shows like Black-ish, Gossip Girl and more.
6. Lucy Lawless—5'10"
You might not immediately recognize Lucy Lawless, but this 5'10" babe played the lead character in cult-favorite television series, Xena: Warrior Princess. Back in her prime days, she was the leading lady and towered over many of her costars and friends. Even to this day, it's evident she keeps people around her on the shorter side!
7. Tricia Helfer—5'10"
Tricia Helfer stands tall at 5'10", so it's no wonder she got started in the business by modeling. After transitioning to being an actress, she starred in all sorts of television shows that we're sure you've seen. Most recently, she's held a main role in the popular Netflix series Lucifer. This tall babe is one we love watching on the big screen!
8. Laura Dern—5'10"
Most recently, 5'10" actress Laura Dern has captured the hearts of people everywhere due to her role in HBO's Big Little Lies, and she even had an important role in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. However, if you're a die-hard Jurassic Park fan, you already knew who she was. Her role as Ellie in the franchise made her a household name.
9. Gal Gadot—5'10"
Gal Gadot stands at a whopping 5'10". No wonder, because as Wonder Woman, she probably needs to be tall! In addition to her role in Wonder Woman, you've probably also seen her in other films like the Fast and Furious franchise, as well as Knight and Day and Keeping Up With the Joneses.
10. Queen Latifah—5'10"
5'10" actress Queen Latifah has been gracing our television screens for years. Perhaps some of her most notable performances were in Beauty Shop and Hairspray. Additionally, we love watching her in movies like Taxi, Just Write and Valentine's Day.
11. Liv Tyler—5'10″
5'10" actress Liv Tyler, aka the daughter of Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler, has made quite the name for herself. She played Arwen in the Lord of the Rings franchise, which has to be our favorite role to date. She's also been in other films and show like The Leftovers, The Incredible Hulk and Jersey Girl.
12. Gisele Bundchen—5'11″
When you think of 5'11" woman Gisele Bundchen, you probably think back to her modeling days. But did you know she's also graced your screen a number of times? She was in everyone's favorite The Devil Wears Prada, where she played Emily Blunt's coworker and friend. She also made an appearance in Taxi!
13. Sydney Tamiia Poitier—5'11"
If Sydney Poitier's name sounds familiar, that's because she shares a very similar name to her father, the legendary actor, director and ambassador Sidney Poitier. Her famous dad stands at 6'2", and Sydney followed in his footsteps not only by becoming an actress herself, but by being an incredible 5'11" tall. Like father, like daughter!
14. Shalom Harlow—5'11″
We're not surprised that there are numerous supermodel-turned-actresses on this list, because not only is height prized in the industry, but models tend to be multi talented as well. That includes 5'11" Canadian supermodel Shalom Harlow, who has appeared in films including Vanilla Sky, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Alvin and the Chipmunks. We always thought Kate Moss seemed quite tall, but next to her in this modeling photo, Shalom is much taller!
15. Stacey Kiebler—5'11"
Stacey Kiebler is the definition of a multi-hyphenate, doing a little of everything from acting to dancing and modeling to cheerleading, and even wrestling with the WCW and WWE. As a wrestler standing at 5'11", she was part of the Nitro Girls and known for her notably long legs. Her acting credits include How I Met Your Mother, Chuck and Psych.
16. Kristanna Loken—5'11″
If you can't tell from the above photo, Kristanna Loken stands tall at 5'11". This actress has earned herself some much-deserved praise for the roles she has taken on. If you're unfamiliar with the actress, you might have seen her in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines as the T-X or in Mortal Kombat: Conquest.
17. Karolina Kurkova—5'11″
When you think of Karolina Kurkova, you probably think of the 5'11" Victoria's Secret angel. But did you know she's also made quite the acting career for herself, as well? She was in G.I. Joe and even made appearances in 30 Rock, Chuck and FCU: Fact Checkers Unit.
18. Rebecca Romijn—5'11"
Posing with her 6'2″ husband Jerry O'Connell, Rebecca Romijn comes in at a tall 5'11"! You probably recognize this beautiful actress from playing her most notable character, Mystique in the X-Men franchise. Her acting skills don't end there, as she's taken up plenty of roles since then, including parts in Ugly Betty and The Librarians.
19. Karen Gillan—5'11"
If you're into big action-packed films, you definitely recognize this 5'11" stunner of an actress. Karen Gillan is probably best known for her roles in the Jumanji and Avengers franchises. It's quite evident just how tall she is in the picture below, where she's standing alongside giants Will Ferrell and The Rock, as well as shorty, Kevin Hart.
20. Tilda Swinton: 5'11"
If you don't recognize this incredible 5'11" actress, you've been living under a rock. Tilda Swinton has been on the acting scene for quite some time now and has even received an Oscar for her role in Michael Clayton. You might also recognize her from films like Doctor Strange and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.
21. Adrianne Palicki—5'11"
If you're a lover of classic teen drama shows, you absolutely recognize the girl on the left, Adrianne Palicki. This 5'11" actress played Tyra in Friday Night Lights, the incredibly popular high school sports drama show. She starred alongside some big names like Minka Kelly, Connie Britton and Taylor Kitsch, just to name a few.
22. Missi Pyle—5'11"
The gal to the right of a very tall Khloe Kardashian is a staggering 5'11"! Missi Pyle has been an actress for quite some time and has taken on many fun and notable roles. You might recognize her from Dodgeball and Gone Girl. Her upcoming role will be in season two of the hit show, Dirty John. We can't wait to see what she brings to the table!
23. Nicole Kidman—5'11"
Where do we even start with movie star Nicole Kidman? Standing at 5'11", she's not far behind her costar Jason Momoa from Aquaman, who's a staggering 6'4″. She has four Golden Globes, one Oscar and even more awards we don't have the time to get into. Most recently, we've been blown away by her performance in Big Little Lies.
24. Elle Macpherson—6'0″
Elle Macpherson is perhaps one of the world's greatest supermodels. Standing at 6′, it's no wonder she's a go-to for high-end designers and makes frequent visits down the runway. She's also dabbled in acting, and our favorite character by far that she's played was the role of Joey's love interest and roommate Janine Lecroix in Friends.
25. Jordin Sparks Thomas—6'0″
We've been big fans of Jordin Sparks since her American Idol days, and we had no idea that she was 6' tall! Not only does she have a stunning singing voice, but she's proven to be a talented actress as well, appearing in films such as Sparkle, Left Behind and God Bless the Broken Road.
26. Leslie Jones—6'0″
If you're a fan of Saturday Night Live, you definitely recognize this hilarious 6'0″ beauty. Leslie Jones is not only one of the funniest female comedians of our time, but she has a height that can't be missed! The moment she appears on screen, your eyes are instantly drawn to her energy. Some of her best roles include Ghostbusters and Masterminds, just to name a few!
27. Allison Janney—6'0″
6'0″ actress Allison Janney has certainly graced your television screen before. She's been acting for decades and has starred in her own series and has had roles in some major Blockbuster hits. We love the energy she brings to the screen! Some of our favorite roles she's played over the years include main parts in I, Tonya and Juno.
28. Brooke Shields—6'0″
If you're a fan of classic films or even television ads, Brooke Shields is likely on your radar. Not only did this 6'0″ woman star in the original Blue Lagoon film back in 1980, but she's also known for some of the most classic ads ever. Calvin Klein is arguably one of the most popular leisurewear brands today, and that's all in thanks to this lady for her popular line: "Want to know what comes between me and my Calvins? Nothing."
29. Geena Davis—6'0″
It's hard to believe the 6'0″ woman on the left is 64 years old! Geena Davis, Oscar winner, has been gracing our screens for decades. Remember the cult classic film, Thelma and Louise? Yeah, she played Thelma in that little film. Since then, she's had a number of roles including parts in Grey's Anatomy, GLOW and more.
30. Sigourney Weaver—6'0″
Standing next to a 6'2″ Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sigourney Weaver's 6'0″ frame isn't too far behind. This tall actress earned degrees from both Stanford and Yale, and continued to land herself many roles in a variety of genres. Her most noteworthy performances come from her roles in Working Girl, the Alien franchise and Avatar.
31. Saffron Burrows—6'0″
You might not initially recognize the 6'0″ female on the left, but Saffron Burrows has likely been in a show you've seen! Most recently, she had a part in the super popular Netflix original, You, and starred alongside Penn Badgley, aka, Dan, from Gossip Girl. We also loved her performance in the Amazon series, Mozart In the Jungle.
32. Jane Lynch—6'0″
It's probably not all too shocking that funny-girl Jane Lynch is 6'0″. She demands attention whenever she's on screen and often towers over her cast mates. Some of our favorite roles she's ever played have been in Glee, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Wreck-It Ralph. We can't wait to see what she has in the works!
33. Aisha Tyler—6'0″
We're blown away by the beauty of Aisha Tyler. Standing at 6'0″ without heels, she already towers over many of her costars. If you're into holiday movies, you might recognize her as Mother Nature from The Santa Clause films. Or, if you're into television, you've probably seen her in Criminal Minds or Friends, where she played Ross' girlfriend for a short period of time.
34. Uma Thurman—6'0″
Quentin Tarantino's go-to girl, Uma Thurman, is 6'0″! Her long legs are always evident on the big screen, and people can't seem to ever get enough of her. Not only is she tall and beautiful, but she's an incredible actress, too. Some of her most popular roles are from Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill and My Super Ex-Girlfriend.
35. Famke Janssen—6'0″
Famke Janssen's rise to fame started with her 6'0″ frame modeling for Chanel back in the '80s. After that, she turned her attention to acting and gave some incredible performances on the big screen. Perhaps her most well-known role was that of Jean Grey in the X-Men franchise. You might also recognize her from the Taken films, starring alongside Liam Neeson.
36. Brigitte Nielsen—6'1″
Back in the 80s and 90s, 6'1″ actress Brigitte Nielsen was pretty much guaranteed to be on your television screen at some point. Back in the day, she was in all sorts of popular movies including Beverly Hills Cop 2, Galaxis and Red Sonja, while in the early 2000s she became a reality TV staple with series such as The Surreal Life.
37. Janet McTeer—6'1″
If you love binge-watching shows on Netflix, you certainly know this 6'1″ actress. Janet McTeer most recently had a major role in the popular Netflix original series, Ozark, where she acted alongside Jason Bateman and Laura Linney. She's also had other roles in Jessica Jones and The White Queen.
38. Suzie Plakson—6'1"
While actress, singer, writer and artist Suzie Plakson has a number of impressive film credits to her name, we're most familiar with her from her work with the Star Trek series. She appeared on Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager and Star Trek: Enterprise as various characters, but we think her 6'1" stature was probably best suited to her role as the half-Klingon K'Ehleyr.
39. Karlie Kloss—6'1″
When you first think of Karlie Kloss, we're willing to bet you think of a 6'1″ supermodel on the runways of Paris and Milan. But did you know she's also landed some acting gigs, too? Our absolute favorite character we've seen her play was Knockout in Taylor Swift's music video for "Bad Blood". We also loved her role in Zoolander 2.
40. Kristen Johnston—6'1″
Kristen Johnston has one of the most recognizable voices in Hollywood, in our opinion. Standing at a tall and proud 6'1″, she's typically the tallest gal in the room! We love her energetic spirit and comedic sense of relief she brings to the screen. You might remember her from roles in Mom, Sex and the City or even The Exes.
41. Judy Gold—6'2″
Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian, Judy Gold, is a force to be reckoned with. She's 6'2″, so it's pretty hard to miss her, but if you do happen to, her jokes will make you turn your head! Not only has she produced and written for many hilarious shows, but she's had a number of roles, too, including 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
42. Jodie Kidd—6'2"
Jodie Kidd is further proof that tall actresses can do it all. The 6'2" talent is known for being an English fashion model, a race car driver and a TV personality on top of her acting. She's famous for driving Maseratis and has appeared in Mad Cows, The Fast Show and Gumball 3000: Drivin' Me Crazy.
43. Ireland Baldwin—6'2"
Though Ireland Baldwin's famous parents—Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger—aren't particularly tall, she definitely is, standing at 6'2", which makes her two inches taller than her dad. The model, actress and DJ has tried a little bit of everything, but she's probably best known for roles in Grudge Match, Campus Caller and A Dark Foe.
44. Dot-Marie Jones—6'3″
Dot-Marie Jones stands at an insane 6'3″ height and has played characters that really embrace her full stature. She portrayed one of the most beloved characters from the hit show Glee, as Coach Beiste. Her role was groundbreaking as her character transitioned from a woman to a man toward the end of the show.
45. Gabrielle Reece—6'3"
Do all super-tall sports stars eventually transition over into acting? 6'3" Gabrielle Reece is a pro volleyball player, sports announcer, model and actress who makes us think this might be the case. In addition to being a very competitive volleyball player, her film credits include Cybill, 8 Simple Rules and Cloud 9.
46. Elizabeth Debicki—6'3″
Paris-born Elizabeth Debicki is the epitome of style and class. We can't believe she stands at 6'3″! She only got into acting about 10 years ago, and has since landed many enviable roles. You might remember her from The Great Gatsby, Macbeth or Guardians of the Galaxy. We can't wait to see where her career continues to take her.
47. Gwendoline Christie—6'3″
If you're a fan of the hit series Game of Thrones, you definitely recognize the 6'3″ actress who plays Brienne of Tarth. Gwendoline Christie is very tall, coming in at 6'3″! Due to her height, she's landed many action-based roles including parts in The Hunger Games and the Star Wars franchise, just to name a couple!
48. Rebecca Lobo—6'4"
At this point, 6'4" Rebecca Lobo is a WNBA icon, playing for the New York Liberty, Houston Comets and Connecticut Sun during her seven-year career as a pro player before becoming a renowned basketball analyst. She also did a bit of acting in the late '90s, appearing on the NBC sitcom Mad About You.
49. Candace Parker—6'4"
Los Angeles Sparks basketball player Candace Parker is one of the most famous women in the Women's National Basketball Association, and on top of being highly skilled and standing at an incredible 6'4", she's also done a bit of acting on the side. She's appeared in Love That Girl! as well as Thunderstruck, plus an episode of Nickelodeon's Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn.
50. Lisa Leslie—6'5″
Wondering who's the tallest woman on our list? Former WNBA star Lisa Leslie is an incredible 6'5″. Standing next to Kevin Hart, it's evident that she is very tall. After her basketball career, she turned to acting and has played parts in Uncle Drew and Think Like a Man, where she portrayed herself!