It can be hard to tell how tall a celebrity is when watching them on the big screen. They may seem larger-than-life, but in person, fans are shocked to learn that their favorite Hollywood A-listers are actually shorter in person.
Whether they are starring in movies or music videos, it is difficult to tell a celebrity's height. And, on a red carpet, stars are known to wear extravagant heels (such as Lady Gaga, who is actually just 5'1"), and shoe lifts, or shoe elevators, which give men an added few inches. So which celebrities are shorter than you think? Check below to see just how tall stars like Zac Efron and nine other famous names are.
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11 Zac Efron's Height Is 5'8"
Zac Efron may be done with Hollywood, but he is still recognized as a successful actor who has been in the business for nearly 20 years. He gained massive attention thanks to High School Musical and continued to showcase his acting skills in films like 17 Again and Baywatch, opposite Dwayne Johnson.
While Efron may look like he is the same height as The Rock, he is actually just 5'8", compared to Johnson, who is 6'3". He is considered shorter than the average male which is said to be 5'10".
10 Scarlett Johansson Stands At A Height Of 5'3"
The beautiful Scarlett Johansson has been in a ton of films, including The Avengers film series, and starred in her own Black Widow film in 2020. But it is hard to tell just how tall the starlet is when she is saving the world alongside Thor, Iron Man, Captain America, and Hulk.
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In fact, most fans will be surprised to know that ScarJo is only 5'3". When she is standing next to her male The Avengers co-stars, she appears to be almost as tall as they are.
9 Dave Franco's Height Is 5'7"
Dave Franco began his acting career starring in films like Superbad, Charlie St. Cloud, and a supporting role in the comedy 21 Jump Street.
However, unlike his brother James Franco who stands at 5'11, Dave is on the shorter side with a height of 5'7". Dave is actually the shortest of the three famous brothers, with his older brother, Tom Franco, standing at 6'1".
8 Daniel Radcliffe's Height Is Shockingly Only 5'5"
Daniel Radcliffe is on the shorter side compared to other Hollywood actors, standing at 5'5". However, that did not stop him from earning the coveted role of the beloved Harry Potter and the eight films that followed. In fact, Radcliffe has addressed his height in interviews and is not shy talking about his stature.
When Playboy asked if his height hurt his career in Hollywood, he shared, "I don't think so. Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise have very different careers, and they're both the same height as I am."
7 Lady Gaga Stands At A Proud Height Of 5'1"
Lady Gaga is not only known for her singing, but her outrageous outfits. Whether she is on the red carpet or just walking in the streets of New York City, fans have spotted the star in extravagant looks complete with 8-inch heels, which makes it hard to tell just how tall the star is.
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No matter what her employees have said about working with her, one thing is for sure: they most definitely helped her get her feet in her signature Alexander McQueen Armadillo Boots. In reality, the star is just 5'1", which may be why she can get away with the sky-high shoes.
6 Zoë Kravitz Has A Height Of 5'2"
Zoë Kravitz did not let her 5'2" frame stop her from achieving stardom. While her parents might have helped in boosting her career in Hollywood (Lisa Bonet is her mom and Lenny Kravitz is her dad), she is still a terrific actress and leading lady. She is best known for her roles in Divergent, After Earth, and X-Men: First Class.
5 Kristen Bell's Height Is 5'1"
The Good Place star Kristen Bell is another Hollywood actress that is on the shorter side, standing at 5'1". When the starlet is standing next to her husband, actor Dax Shepard who is 6'2", fans can totally see the difference in their heights.
Bell has been in several films and tv shows, with one of her most notable roles being Disney's Frozen voicing Princess Anna.
4 Nick Jonas Is The Shortest JoBro At 5'6"
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Nick Jonas' height has not stopped him from seeing major success in Hollywood. At 5'6", Jonas is among the shorter male stars, and to many fans surprise, he is actually taller than his wife, Priyanka Chopra.
It appears that Chopra always looks taller than her counterpart, but according to Google, Priyanka is 5'5"! She must always be wearing a good pair of heels when out with her hubby.
3 Kit Harington Stands At A Height Of 5'8"
Kit Harington is most well-known for his role in Game of Thrones starring as Jon Snow, which brought him international fame. Harington is 5'8", so standing next to his co-star Jason Momoa, who is 6'4", may make Kit look a lot smaller.
And, on the big screen, Kit appeared larger-than-life, especially when he is battling the Night King and White Walkers.
2 Bruno Mars' Height Is 5'5"
Bruno Mars may not appear short when he is dancing on stage or in his music videos, but the singer is actually 5'5".
The artist is taller than his longtime girlfriend, model Jessica Caban, who is 5'4". But, it does not matter how tall Bruno Mars is because he can definitely command a stage.
1 Cardi B Boasts A Height Of 5'3"
Cardi B continues to keep her name in the headlines with her single releases (most recently DESPECHA RMX), interviews, and her numerous controversies. Despite what people think of her, there is no denying her star power. This rapper stands at a height of 5'3", giving her the opportunity to dawn stylish (and massive) heels.
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