Did you know that actress Kristanna Loken, who starred in “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines,” was only 3 inches shorter than her co-star, the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger?
Her initial aspiration was to become a model because of her height and slim figure. But once she tried acting, she became passionate about it and turned to focus on that.
Jenna Elfman - 5'10" (178 cm)
The glamorously quirky actress, Jenna Elfman, is best known for starring in the beloved sitcom "Dharma & Greg."
The casting crew made a clever decision when they cast Thomas Gibson, who is 6’2'', as her on-screen husband.
Serena Williams - 5'9 (175 cm)
Serena Williams, with a total of 23 Grand Slam singles titles under her belt, is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time. In fact, she set the record for the most Grand Slam tournament wins.
This 5'9'' pro athlete has taken the prestigious title 'Laureus Sportswoman of the Year' award four times to date. At 5'9'', she's used to being larger than life.
Sigourney Weaver - 5'11" (180 cm)
Some people are late bloomers; some are early. In Sigourney Weaver's case, who hit 5’10 ½" by the time she was a young teenager, you can just guess which one she was!
She is often nicknamed "The Queen of Sci-Fi" because Weaver has practically pioneered the portrayal of female sci-fi action heroines. You've seen her in "Ghostbusters," "Galaxy Quest," "WALL-E," and "Avatar" just to name a few.
Jane Lynch - 6'0'' (183 cm)
You're probably familiar with Jane Lynch from the hit TV show "Glee," where she plays a stern but hilarious gym teacher, Sue Sylvester. Naturally, she towered over many of her female costars.
Thanks to her height, Lynch had a promising basketball career all throughout high school and even considered going pro. This is fitting, considering the role she played in "Glee."