The 50 Tallest Leading Ladies In Hollywood, Ranked By Height

Superstars such as Elle Macpherson turn heads wherever they go, not just because of their gorgeous looks, but thanks to their enviably long legs, too. But most people don't realize just how tall these beauties really are — especially since they’re often made to appear shorter on screen. Lots even tower way above their male co-stars! Can you guess who’s the tallest of them all? The actual measurements are really quite surprising!

50. Jennifer Garner: 5’8”

When Jennifer Garner was asked by NW magazine about the minimum height she would look for in a partner, she replied, “I’m 5’8”, so [that height] is a good start.” Her ex-husband Ben Affleck certainly fit the bill, then, as he is one of the tallest leading men in Hollywood at 6’3”.

49. Gwyneth Paltrow: 5’9”

Gwyneth Paltrow clocks in at 5’9”, which makes her a few inches taller than her Iron Man co-star Robert Downey Jr. In fact, whenever the duo were seen on red carpets together and Paltrow sported heels, eagle-eyed fans were convinced Downey Jr. was also wearing purposefully chunky boots to appear closer to her height. We’re sure there was Hollywood magic at play in the films as well to make sure Pepper Potts didn’t tower above Tony Stark.

48. Maggie Gyllenhaal: 5’9”

Maggie Gyllenhaal is best known for her performances in The Dark Knight, Crazy Heart, and HBO drama The Deuce. She is a good height match for most of her male co-stars and is taller than a lot of female actresses. She is also only slightly shorter than her husband, Peter Sarsgaard.

47. Cameron Diaz: 5’9”

At a leggy 5’9” and with gorgeous good looks, it’s no wonder that Cameron Diaz began her career as a model. And she was significantly taller than Lucy Liu and Drew Barrymore when they starred together in the Charlie’s Angels movies. With Barrymore standing at 5’4” and Liu an inch shorter than that, Diaz’s soaring stature was easy to notice.