These ladies are famous for their acting careers,
but you may have never guessed how small they are off-screen. From a sultry snake-sporting icon to a blonde
bombshell whose legal skills are unmatched, here are twelve of the shortest actresses
in the world: 12. Mila Kunis - This actress has made a name
for herself, starring in numerous films over the years and gaining fans everywhere with
each new role. From Forgetting Sarah Marshall in 2008 to
her part alongside Natalie Portman in 2010’s Black Swan, Mila Kunis has played a variety
of characters. She’s won several awards for her work, including
the Saturn Award in 2011 and the 2017 Jupiter Award for her role in Bad Moms. She’s also been a part of several television
series, including 7th Heaven from 1996 to 1997 and That 70s Show from 1998 to 2000. Kunis has even voiced several animated characters,
such as Family Guy’s Meg Griffin from 1999 to the present. Although she’s known mostly for her acting
career, this star has also gained recognition for her short stature. At only 5’4”, Kunis’ talents reach far
beyond her physical height. Plus, unlike her less-sought-after-character,
Meg Griffin, she’s been an American heartthrob ever since she stepped on the scene. It’s safe to say that this actress’s lack
of height hasn’t kept her from achieving great things. 11. Megan Fox - There’s no denying this actress’
allure, and she’s been winning hearts and taking names since she popped on the radar
in 2001. Her first appearance on the big screen was
in the 2004 film Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, in which she acted alongside
fellow star, Lindsay Lohan. However, it wasn’t until her part in 2007’s
Transformers, that the world really took notice of Megan Fox’s talents and beauty-queen
good-looks. In this action-packed movie, she played the
part of Mikaela Banes, a seductive young woman whose mechanical prowess impresses the main
character, Sam Witwicky, portrayed by Shia LaBeouf. Since then, Fox has had roles in several other
films, including Jennifer’s Body in 2009 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in 2014. Although this stunner makes a huge impression
on camera, in real life, she’s only 5’4”. It’s common knowledge that most modeling
agencies prefer people who are a bit taller, but Fox has even been successful on this front. From Armani to Frederick’s of Hollywood,
this star hasn’t let her less-than-towering stature get in the way of her success. 10. Drew Barrymore - Starting from the young age
of three years old, this actress has impressed fans everywhere throughout her long-standing
career. People took notice of her in the 1982 sci-fi
film, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, in which she played Gertie, the little girl who teaches
the newcomer to speak and gives him a makeover. Barrymore also made heads turn later on when
she played the fiery-haired detective, Dylan Sanders, alongside fellow actresses, Cameron
Diaz and Lucy Liu, in the 2000 movie, Charlie’s Angels. Her talents don’t stop at acting, however. This show-stopper was signed as a CoverGirl
model in 2007 and makes an impression with her naturally beautiful features. Another trait this superstar is known for
is her shorter-than-average height. At just 5’4”, Barrymore may not physically
measure up to the impressive tallness of other actresses and models, but that hasn’t kept
her from becoming a big Hollywood name. She may not be a long-tall-Sally herself,
but this lady’s talent knows no bounds. 9. Lucy Liu (5’3”) - This New-York-born firecracker
stepped onto the scene in the early 1990s. She gained a lot of popularity for her role
in the television series Ally McBeal from 1998 to 2002, in which she played Ling Woo,
a lawyer who is the antagonist to the main character. Liu received recognition for several other
roles as well, including her portrayal of Alex Munday in Charlie’s Angels and the
sword-fighting O-Ren Ishii in 2003’s Kill Bill: Vol. 1. More recently, she starred as Dr. Joan Watson
in the TV show Elementary from 2012 to the present. This actress has won several awards for her
work, such as the 2003 Critics Choice Award and a 2004 MTV Movie Award. However, Liu’s talent goes beyond the world
of entertainment. She has experience in fine arts as well and
has presented her pieces in galleries several times, including shows in 2006 and 2008. This well-rounded artist is known for her
wide variety of talents, but people also recognize her for being smaller than the average gal. At only 5’3”, Lucy Liu may have drawn
the short straw in height, but that didn’t hold her back on her way to stardom. 8. Scarlett Johansson - This seductive icon began
her career as a child. She made her debut on the big screen in the
1994 movie North, in which she played alongside actor, Elijah Wood. Johansson also starred in the 1996 film Manny
& Lo, for which she received a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award. From then on, her career snowballed as she
gained recognition for roles such as her portrayal of Charlotte in 2003’s Lost in Translation,
in which she forms a bond with Bill Murray’s character, Bob Harris. She won a few awards for this hit, such as
the BAFTA Film Award and BSFC Award. Johansson’s other work includes The Black
Dahlia in 2006, Her in 2013, and Lucy from 2014. Of course, we can’t forget her role as Black
Widow in the Avengers film series, a stealthy superhero with unmatched athleticism. Although this actress is known for her proven
skills on-screen, she’s also recognized for some off-screen characteristics. Scarlett Johansson doesn’t quite have her
head in the clouds, standing at just 5’3”, but her short stature hasn’t prevented her
from reaching for the stars throughout her Hollywood career. 7. Anna Kendrick - This dainty actress is known
for her quirky sense of humor and her work in numerous popular films. Although she had a few acting gigs before
her big break, this star earned most of her recognition through the teenage vampire romance,
Twilight, in 2008. Kendrick played the part of Jessica, the main
character’s peppy, somewhat boy-crazy, friend. She went on to play in the movie’s sequels
from 2009 to 2012. She’s also been a part of several other
films, including the Pitch Perfect series from 2012 to 2017, where she played a talented
vocalist named Beca. Kendrick’s also had roles in Up in the Air
in 2009, for which she received an Oscar nomination, and The Accountant in 2016, in which she worked
alongside Ben Affleck. This New England-born actress has also secured
a few awards throughout her career, like the MTV Movie Award in 2010 and 2013 and the CinemaCon
Award in 2016. However, Kendrick isn’t only known for her
professional success; fans recognize her for her short stature as well. At just 5’2”, she’s very petite, but
that hasn’t prevented her from making a big impression on fans worldwide. 6. Salma Hayek - From a model to an actress and
producer, this captivating woman has done it all. She was born in Mexico to her opera-singing
mother and business-owner father, so you could say the apple doesn’t fall far from the
tree regarding talent. Hayek began her career on the show Teresa
in 1989, a telenovela in Mexico that won her a lot of attention throughout the country. She moved to the United States in 1991 to
further pursue her acting career. She soon landed roles in 1995’s Desperado,
in which she played alongside Antonio Banderas, and From Dusk Till Dawn in 1996, in which
she played the vampire Queen, Santanico Pandemonium, who performs a seductive dance with a snake. Later on, Hayek took roles in other films
like Wild Wild West in 1999, Frida in 2002, and even voiced a part in the 2016 adult animated
comedy, Sausage Party. She’s also had experience in production
for films, such as 2015’s September of Shiraz and the television series Ugly Betty from
2006 to 2010. This curvaceous lady is known for more than
her professional work, however. Hayek is recognized as being one of the shortest
Hollywood actresses. At only 5’2”, this award-winning celebrity
may have some trouble reaching the top shelf of her pantry, but she doesn’t need height
to continue wowing audiences with her good-looks and big-screen capabilities. 5. Lindsay Lohan - This New York City native
gained a lot of recognition when she was only a child. When she was still in her pre-teens, Lohan
got her big break in the 1998 film, The Parent Trap. She played two parts in this movie, twins
Hallie and Annie, who plan to reunite their parents. In 2003, she starred in Freaky Friday as Anna
Coleman, who switches bodies with her mother for a day. A year later, Lohan became iconic through
her role in Mean Girls, in which she played Cady Heron, the high school’s new girl,
who goes from not-so-popular to a member of the not-so-nice pretty-girl clique, and back
to a down-to-Earth, knowledgeable student. She’s also done work in other films, including
2007’s Georgia Rule and 2013’s The Canyons. Although her acting prowess has brought her
to stardom, another thing this red-headed gal is known for is her lack of height. Lohan stands at just 5’2”, below the national
average. But, her short stature didn’t keep her from
rising to fame in Hollywood. 4. Eva Longoria - This actress has done a lot
since she stepped onto the scene in 2000. She’s played in television programs like
The Young and the Restless from 2001 to 2003 and Dragnet from 2003 to 2004. Longoria has also starred in films including
Harsh Times in 2005, The Sentinel in 2006, and In a World… in 2013. She earned a lot of recognition through her
part in the long-lived TV series, Desperate Housewives from 2004 to 2012, in which she
played Gabrielle Solis, an unhappy wife with a troubled past. Longoria is known for her activism work as
well, for which her main focus is immigration. During former-president Barack Obama’s campaign
for re-election, she was one of the co-chairs and even spoke at the Democratic National
Conventions in 2012 and 2016. However, people notice this star for more
than her political work and acting career. Longoria is also known for being shorter than
the average American lady. She’s 5’2”, which could make standing
in the shallow end of a pool somewhat difficult. But, it’s safe to stay her lack of height
hasn’t stopped her from accomplishing much else. 3. Kristen Bell - This blonde beauty began her
career on Broadway, where she performed in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer in 2001 and 2002
had a leading role in The Crucible. Bell is also known for her Hollywood career
and has starred in many movies since she first appeared on the big screen in 2001’s Pootie
Tang. She later starred in films like Forgetting
Sarah Marshall in 2008. Bell worked in some television series as well,
including Veronica Mars from 2004 to 2007 and House of Lies from 2012 to 2016. One of her most famous roles was her part
in Disney’s Frozen, which hit theaters in 2013. In this animated feature, she voices Anna,
the caring and courageous younger sister of the main character, Queen Elsa. She’s won several awards throughout her
career so far, such as the 2006 Saturn Award, the 2013 EDA Female Focus Award, and the 2016
CinemaCon Award. Kristen Bell is also one of the shortest actresses
on the scene, at only 5’1”. Although this woman isn’t tall, what she
lacks in height, she makes up for with her awe-inspiring voice and unquestionable talent. 2. Reese Witherspoon - This southern bell has
been catching people’s eyes throughout her acting career. She began in the early 1990s in movies like
The Man in the Moon, in which she played Dani Trant, a lovestruck teen. Witherspoon went on to star in numerous other
films, including 2000’s American Psycho with Christian Bale, 2005’s Walk the Line
as Johnny Cash’s wife, June Carter, and Wild in 2014, in which she played a woman
finding her way in life by taking a long trek through nature. Arguably, Reese’s most iconic role was her
2001 portrayal of Elle Woods in the movie Legally Blonde, where she proves to her Harvard
classmates that she’s more than just a pretty blonde. This A-list actress received several awards,
like the 2006 Oscar for “Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role.” As a successful Hollywood celeb, Witherspoon
has made a name for herself. But, this leading lady also gets attention
for her less-than-average height. At just 5’1”, she packs a punch for being
such a small size. 1. Kristin Chenoweth - From musicals to television
series, this actress and singer has a well-rounded background in the performing arts. She starred in a few Broadway shows, including
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, for which she received a Tony Award, Wicked, in which
she played Glinda, the good witch, and On the Twentieth Century, for which she secured
another Tony Award nomination. Kristin also took roles in TV shows like Pushing
Daisies from 2007 to 2009 and Glee from 2009 to 2014. She has more recently been featured in the
series American Gods in 2017, in which she plays Easter. Because of her grand voice and presence on
stage, you may never guess that this actress is far below the national height standard
for women. She stands at only 4’11”, but even though
she’s petite, Chenoweth hasn’t allowed her physical shortness to get in the way of
a long-standing successful career.
