Celebrity Duos With Striking Height Disparities

Celebrity couples with extreme height differences provide plenty of entertainment and photographic opportunities for paparazzi on and off the red carpet! It’s always a shock to see such oddly-matched pairings, but it just goes to show that love is blind – and can be found in the most unexpected places.

When Seth Green and Clare Grant locked eyes for the first time, they felt a connection that could only be described as love. Despite the three inch height gap between them, it has been clear to those around them that there is something special about their relationship.

Standing at 6 feet 8 inches tall, it is no wonder Hafthor Julius Bjornsson holds the title of “World’s Strongest Man”. The remarkable Icelandic native is a descendant of the fierce Vikings, proudly representing his country on an international level.

No matter the height, love can conquer all. From the outside looking in, Adrienne Williams and NBA Miami Heat Star Chris Bosh look like an unlikely pair. At 6 ft 11 inches tall, Chris looks like a giant compared to his wife’s petite 4 ft 11 inches frame.

Reese Witherspoon, the darling of the Legally Blonde franchise, has a long history of dating celebrities much taller than herself. Her ex-husband Ryan Phillippe stands at 6’0″ tall, and Jake Gyllenhaal is no exception to the rule.

When Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson captivated fans all over the world with their on-screen romance as part of the beloved Harry Potter franchise, little did they know that off-screen, the actor had his eyes set on someone else. Enter Erin Darke – a lesser-known face in the entertainment industry who stands two inches taller than Radcliffe.

Fans have had their eyes on Hollywood power couple Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher ever since they starred together on That ’70s Show. Despite the 10-inch height difference, the two stars eventually developed a strong connection and went on to tie the knot in 2015. They now have two kids, Wyatt and Dmitri.

It certainly came as a surprise when Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden first announced that they were an item. The former being an actress and the latter a musician in the rock band Good Charlotte, this relationship has intrigued many. What’s even more impressive is the staggering 4-inch height difference between them!

Kim Kardashian is one of the world’s most talked-about celebrities, famous for her marriages to rapper Kanye West and basketball player Kris Humphries. But did you know there was an incredible 14-inch height difference between the two? On August 20, 2011, Kim married NBA star Kris Humphries, only for the union to dissolve 72 days later.

Nicole Kidman may not be the tallest of women, but she has been reported to have a thing for shorter men. Her most famous relationship before her 2008 marriage to Keith Urban was with Tom Cruise, who stands at 5’7”, while Kidman towers over him at 5’11”. Although their marriage is long over, Kidman has found love again with Australian Country Music singer Keith Urban.

Once they stepped onto the set of the beloved 2006 dance movie Step Up, Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan’s chemistry was undeniable. From their unforgettable performances together in the film to their incredible romantic connection, fans couldn’t help but be smitten with the couple.

Most of us have heard of Christina Ricci, star of Addams Family fame, but did you know that the actress has a huge height difference with her current partner? With a difference of 11 inches, Ricci stands at only 5’1″ whereas her fiancé James Heerdegen towers over her at over 6ft.

At just twenty-two years old, Sophie Turner is making a huge splash in the world of film and television. Having already taken part in two major franchises, Game of Thrones and the upcoming X-Men movie Dark Phoenix, Sophie has well and truly cemented her place in Hollywood.

They may look like an ordinary couple, but don’t be fooled. Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed are something else entirely, having both starred as vampires in hits series and movies. Ian is best known for playing Damon Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries and Nikki wowed fans as Rosalie Hale in the Twilight saga.

When Marvel Cinematic Studios cast Chris Hemsworth as Thor, they had to make sure they found someone tall enough to play the Ruler of Thunder. With his 6’3″ frame, the Australian actor was perfect for the role. But this height leaves quite a gap from Hemsworth’s wife, Spanish actress Elsa Pataky, who stands at a mere 5’3″.

Standing at only 4’4″, Peter Dinklage has made it his mission to prove that size does not matter. His role in HBO’s Game of Thrones is just one example of how Dinklage has used his stature to the advantage of himself and his career. Despite standing 13 inches shorter than his wife, Erica Schmidt (5’5″), Dinklage has managed to carve out an impressive career for himself.

When singer Jessica Simpson was previously married to actor Nick Lachey, the two were separated by just four inches. But ever since Simpson ended their marriage, she has moved on to heights much greater than that.

Standing tall at 6’6″, NBA superstar LeBron James towers above the average man. But when it comes to his relationship with wife Savannah Brinson, there’s a surprisingly small 11-inch gap between them. With a height of 5’7″, Brinson is anything but short.

A stunning 18 inch difference between them, the 6’6” Ukranian boxer Wladimir Klitschko and his 5ft tall fiance Hayden Panettiere are a living example of the old saying that size doesn’t matter.

Shaquille ONeal’s dating history has been anything but boring. From Alicia Rolle, who was with the NBA legend for years (the two were even engaged for a time), to Houston model Dani Nicole, Shaq’s love life has been an exciting whirlwind.

Once upon a time, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson were the couple that everyone loved to root for. After sharing some onscreen chemistry in the hit Twilight movie series, the two stars soon started dating in real life.

In the late 90s and early 00s, two Hollywood stars were the talk of the town: Salma Hayek and Edward Norton – they had it all! Not only were they both critically acclaimed actors, but their height difference also had people talking; Norton stood 6 feet tall while Hayek was 5’2″.

Pop music superstar Rod Stewart had a tumultuous love life and two failed marriages before he finally found his perfect match in Penny Lancaster. The couple first got together in 1999 and tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in Portofino, Italy, in 2007. Although Rod is 5’10”, Penny stands at a statuesque 6’1″, a height difference of 3 inches.

Tina Fey is one of the biggest female icons in comedy, and it’s all due to her epic love story with Jeff Richmond! After meeting in 1994, Fey was smitten and the two eventually tied the knot in 2001. Despite their equal heights (yep, they’re both 5’5″), they were destined to be together as he even ended up composing the score of Fey’s show 30 Rock.

For Jenna and Bodhi Elfman, an audition for a Sprite commercial was all it took to set the wheels in motion and bring them together. Cut to four years later and they were happily married. While Jenna is currently basking in the success of her current stint in The Walking Dead spinoff, Fear the Walking Dead, both she and Bodhi remain committed to each other through thick and thin.

Do you remember classic rock songs from the 2000s such as “Fat Lip” and “In Too Deep”? Then you must be familiar with Sum 41’s frontman Deryck Whibley. His huge contribution to the band’s success through the years cannot be underestimated.

Despite Mark Wahlberg being only 5’8″, his love for Rhea Durham, who stands at 5’9″, has been going strong since 2009. Even with his hectic work schedule, they have come to build a strong and loving relationship that has spanned over 10 years.

Coming in at only 4’10” and 5’0”, respectively, Danny Devito and Rhea Perlman are widely regarded as one of the shortest couples in entertainment history. But the couple have more than made up for it with their love, passion, and heart.

Katie Holmes (5’9″) and Tom Cruise (5’7″) might seem like a mismatched couple at first glance. But their height difference is nothing compared to the sparks that flew for these two.

At first glance, the enormous height difference of 14 inches between Will Smith (6’3″) and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith (5’1″) would seem like an unlikely recipe for a successful marriage. However, this power couple has proven us wrong with their strong and lasting relationship that has survived over 20 years now!

Khloe Kardashian followed in her sister Kim Kardashian-West’s footsteps by marrying a basketball player, Lamar Odom. Unfortunately, their marriage ended in a much publicized divorce. Despite this, she decided to stay true to her love for basketball and started dating Canadian NBA player Tristan Thompson.

Fergie had just started her career with the Black Eyed Peas when a chance meeting with actor Josh Duhamel at his show in Las Vegas changed her life. Soon after, this unlikely couple got married in 2009. With an 11 inch height difference between them (5’3″ and 6’2″, respectively), their love story was unlike any other.

Once two of the most iconic figures in ’90s film, Freddie Prinz Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar are now proving that Hollywood couples can lead a “normal” life. Since stepping away from the limelight to focus on family, their marriage has been an example of true commitment and understanding – despite a significant height difference.

At first glance, the 8 inch height difference between Jamie Cullum and Sophie Dahl doesn’t seem like much. But when Sophie stands tall in her heels, it’s a different sight altogether!

Vanessa Hudgens – a young actress and singer, has been in the spotlight ever since her High School Musical days. She used to date her co-star Zac Efron, who was 6 inches taller than her, but she’s now with Austin Butler, an actor known for his roles in Switched at Birth and Dude.

At a petite 5’3″, Kevin Hart has faced his fair share of struggles in finding a partner shorter than himself. But this doesn’t seem to bother him. In an interview with Oprah, he proudly declared that he does not “believe in doing things to manufacture my body to appeal to what I think people might like.”

If you’ve ever seen Kristen Bell and her husband, Dax Shepard, on a red carpet, you may have noticed that Dax is pretty tall. At 6 feet 2 inches, he towers over his petite partner who stands just 5’1″. That’s a 13 inch difference!

At first glance, the differences between comedian-actor Sacha Baron Cohen and actress Isla Fisher could hardly be greater – he stands 6’3″ tall while she stands at just 5’2″. Despite this 13-inch disparity, their powerful attraction to one another has kept them together since they first met in 2002.

When fourteen inches separate a couple, it makes for an unlikely romance, but that was the case for American actress and New York Times best-selling author, La La Anthony and NBA star Carmelo Anthony. The couple got engaged in 2004 and officially tied the knot in 2010 with Michael Eric Dyson officiating in front of 320 guests.

Ah, the classic case of opposites attract. Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied’s love story began on the set of Black Swan back in 2009, and despite their height difference (5’3″ vs 5’10”), they’ve been together ever since.

It’s a story worth singing about – or should we say ‘High School Musical-ing’? Ashley Tisdale, the starlet best known for her role in the Disney hit, is happily married to her longtime flame, Christopher French.

For the past decade, Ariel Winter has delighted fans with her role as Alex Dunphy in the hit sitcom Modern Family. Just as iconic as her character is her relationship with fellow actor Levi Meaden. Despite a whopping 10 inch difference in height, these lovebirds have continued to capture hearts all over the world.

At 6’4 and 5’2, respectively, Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet have a significant height difference – but that did not stop the couple from tying the knot! After all, love conquers all, and neither height nor age stood in the way of this couple.

Once upon a time, in NBA history, lived an incredibly tall and weighty giant by the name of Shaquille O’Neal. Standing at an astonishing 7″1 and weighing 330 pounds, Shaq had a 19-year career playing for six different teams. In 2002, he tied the knot with his much shorter wife Shawnie Nelson who stands only 5’7″, giving them an incredible height difference of 16 inches!