Hollywood is known for using camera tricks to create the illusion that certain things are closer, farther away, or differently proportioned. This includes altering how celebrities appear on screen.
While height is often seen as a positive physical trait, some stars have shared that they were considered too tall to land major roles. As a result, they sometimes had to lie about their height to casting directors or rely on movie magic to appear shorter. After all, the average height in the United States is 5'9" (175 cm) for men and 5'4" (162 cm) for women.
Others were bullied for their towering stature, and their careers in the entertainment industry helped them gain confidence in something they once felt insecure about.
Without further ado, here are 22 actors and singers who are much taller than people assume.
#21 Blake Lively
Blake was bullied in school for her height—5’10” (178 cm)—and called Big Bird.
“Kids used to make fun of me in elementary school by calling me Big Bird (because I was ‘too tall’ and had ‘yellow’ hair). Here’s to making best buddies with the things that once hurt you,” she wrote on Instagram after filming an appearance on Sesame Street.
In case you’re wondering, her husband, Ryan Reynolds, towers over her at 6’2” (188 cm).
“Kids used to make fun of me in elementary school by calling me Big Bird (because I was ‘too tall’ and had ‘yellow’ hair). Here’s to making best buddies with the things that once hurt you,” she wrote on Instagram after filming an appearance on Sesame Street.
In case you’re wondering, her husband, Ryan Reynolds, towers over her at 6’2” (188 cm).
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#22 Armie Hammer
Armie is an impressive 6'5" (196 cm) and wears size 15 shoes.
The Call Me By Your Name star said his height was an issue earlier in his career, so much so that he was sometimes made to walk in specially excavated set trenches. On other occasions, his shorter co-stars had to stand on boxes, like Johnny Depp in The Lone Ranger.
“But I think we’re now at the point where everyone knows that I’m tall, so it’s just become, ‘F**k it!” he said. “You’re the tall guy. And that’s just fine.”
The Call Me By Your Name star said his height was an issue earlier in his career, so much so that he was sometimes made to walk in specially excavated set trenches. On other occasions, his shorter co-stars had to stand on boxes, like Johnny Depp in The Lone Ranger.
“But I think we’re now at the point where everyone knows that I’m tall, so it’s just become, ‘F**k it!” he said. “You’re the tall guy. And that’s just fine.”
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