At 6’3”, the fierce Gwendoline Christie is one of the tallest cast members of the hit series, “Game of Thrones.” But did you know that at the beginning of her career, her height was actually a big issue for her?
She was even told that she would probably never work because of her tall physique. Luckily she proved them wrong because, like beauty, talent comes in all shapes and sizes.
Sydney Tamiia Poitier - 5'11 (180 cm)
Actress, Sydney Tamiia Poitier, is the daughter of the legendary actor Sir Sidney Poitier and Canadian actress Joanna Shimkus.
At 5'11'', it's hard to miss her in her several television and film appearances.
Tricia Helfer - 5'10" (178 cm)
Canadian actress and model Tricia Helfer is best known for her role as a Cyclon on "Battlestar Galactica." She was discovered at 17 while standing in line at a local movie theatre, thanks to her tall 5'10'' figure.
According to the actress, after undergoing corrective back surgery, she gained nearly an inch of height, making her 5'11''.
Macy Gray - 6'0'' (183 cm)
You probably couldn't tell, with her shy personality, but the Grammy-winning singer — with one of the most recognizable voices in the industry — Macy Gray is 6'0'' tall!
In an interview with Vulture, Gray said that she feels like some of her peers are "tiny, like toothpicks." Well, unfortunately, not all of us were blessed with such gracious length, Macy.
Kendall Jenner - 5'10" (178 cm)
The reality star turned supermodel Kendall Jenner is 5'10'' — the same as her older sister Khloe.
She has the slimmest figure of the Kardashian clan, making her fashion model material. Kendall began her modeling career in 2014, and by 2017 she was already the World's Highest-Paid Model according to the Forbes top-earning models list.