40 Celebrity Couples With Big Height Differences
As a culture, we look at height differences between couples as an anomaly. The thing is… you can’t always control how tall or short you are, nor does height matter when you’re attracted to your significant other. Short men are attracted to tall women, just as tall men date short women. It’s a fact of life, and there’s nothing really odd about it. It’s genetics, a matter of science.
1. Alessandra Ambrosio and Jamie Mazur
Alessandra Ambrosio (5’10”) is a Brazilian supermodel and actress, who was also Victoria’s Secret Angel. She’s gorgeous, and she towered over her boyfriend-fiancé Jamie Mazur (5’8″) for ten years. They also had two kids together before they amicably parted ways. She’s so successful that she’s also been ranked #6 in the top highest-paid models.
ShutterstockThey’re quite a pair in that department too, though, as his net worth as an entrepreneur is estimated at $30 million. The former duo also shares a birthday.
2. Clare Grant and Seth Green
Clare Grant stands head and shoulders above her husband, Seth Green (5’5″). They first met when they were working on the animated show, Robot Chicken (2005). Seth created the show and voiced many of the characters. He’s famous for his voice part as Chris Griffith in Family Guy as well as other voice acting. Clare has appeared in Walk the Line and Black Snake Moan.
ShutterstockBeyond his voice parts, you may remember Seth Green from his appearances in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Scooby-Doo, The Italian Job, and Guardians of the Galaxy (among other films and shows). They make quite the pair.
3. Rhea Durham and Mark Wahlberg
Rhea Durham (5’9″) is not wildly taller than Mark Wahlberg (5’8″). With heels, though, it’s enough. She’s a fashion model, and he’s a mix of model-actor-rapper.
ShutterstockThey married in 2009. With his action and adventure roles, you probably wouldn’t guess that he’s the shorter of the two, but sometimes relationships surprise us all.
4. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (5′ 9″) is slightly shorter than Jason Statham (5′ 10″). But, again, you have to consider the heels. Like so many celebrities, they guard their private life. It’s precious, but they also do recognize the delicate balance between work and their family. Rosie is Instagram famous with 9 million followers, but she’s also an entrepreneur.
ShutterstockShe just launched an online beauty forum, Rose Inc. So she’s evolving her online presence and branding as a way to connect with her audience. Jason is a well-known English actor and producer. Together they make a perfect pair.
5. Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden
Cameron Diaz (5′ 9″) was a world-famous and award-winning American actress, model and writer. She met Benji Madden: (5′ 6″), the lead guitarist and backing vocalist for Good Charlotte. Diaz married him barely three months after they began dating. So, you get a sense that they hit it off right away.
InstagramThey married in a traditional impromptu Jewish ceremony in their home. (Neither Cameron nor Benji is Jewish.) Madden is also a boxing fan and amateur fighter, while Cameron is an avid environmental activist.
6. Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond
Tina Fey (5’5″) is the famous comedian of so very much acclaim. You can pretty much guarantee that anything she touches will be golden, so that must mean relationships too, right? She created and stars in “30 Rock,” a sitcom that also features musical compositions from her husband, Jeff Richmond (5’3″).
ShutterstockYep, she’s taller than he is, but they’ve also known each other for a long time. They dated for seven years before they finally got married in a Greek Orthodoxy ceremony in 2001. He is working with her on other projects. They make a great team.
7. Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner
Joe Jonas (5’ 10”) was part of the famous trio, the Jonas Brothers. But, all of that changed when he spun off on his own. Sophie Turner (5’ 7”), for her part, was famously part of “The Game of Thrones” cast, though she says that her acting career sparked insecurity.
She says that Joe helped her to learn to love herself, that he “saved” her. Even if she is taller than Joe, that doesn’t seem to bother them or slant their relationship toward anything less than
8. Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke
Uma Thurman (5’11”) may be taller than Ethan Hawke (5’10”), but they are both pillars in the entertainment industry. They were married from 1998 until 2005, but the relationship fell apart. Perhaps they were victims of their own respective fame and notoriety.
ShutterstockIt was Uma’s second marriage after her relationship with Gary Oldman ended in 1992. What is it they say? Relationships rarely last long under Hollywood lighting. All the facades melt away eventually, and then what is left behind? If there wasn’t much there to begin with, there’s not enough to last when the troubles of Hollywood and stardom rains down.
9. Chrissy Teigen and John Legend
Chrissy Teigen (5′ 9″) is on-par with Singer John Legend (5′ 9″). With heels, she towers over John. They first met when Chrissy appeared in his music video for “Stereo” in 2007. Chrissy had started as a model when she was a teenager; then she became a commenter, TV personality and Twitter figure (with 9 million followers) before marrying John Legend in 2013.
ShutterstockShe’s also a passionate activist for women’s reproductive rights and immigrant rights. More recently, Chrissy became a cookbook author. This dynamic couple is unafraid to voice their opinions and support the causes they believe in.
10. Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman (5’11”) appears to prefer shorter men. After all, Tom Cruise was quick, and she was married to him for 11 years. Now, she’s married to Keith Urban (5’11”).
I don’t suppose the height difference is that dramatic with Keith, except that she wears heels, which leave her towering over him at all the premiers and dress-up shindigs. If it ever bothered them, they’d have come to terms with it long ago.
11. Erin Darke and Daniel Radcliffe
Daniel Radcliffe (5’5″) is an English actor famous for his parts in the Harry Potter series, but Erin Darke (5’7″) is still the taller of the two. They met in 2013 while on the set of Kill Your Darlings. She’s an American actress who has appeared in a slew of films, including Don’t Think Twice (2016), Beside Still Waters (2014), Still Alice (2014), and Love & Mercy (2014).
ShutterstockRadcliffe: “Our characters are meeting and flirting with each other, so there is this kind of sweet record of us just meeting for the first time and flirting.” Daniel has also delved into other creative roles since his departure from the world of Hogwarts.
12. Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher
The comedian Sacha Baron Cohen (6’3”) known for his fictional characters such as Ali G, Bruno, and Borat, has been in a relationship with Isla Fisher (5’3”) since 2002. They became engaged only two years after when Isla converted to Judaism.
ShutterstockThe two decided to get married in 2010. Sacha and Isla are also parents to their three kids.
13. Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster
Rock star Rod Stewart is by no means short, but he seems to have an affinity for even taller women. He married former model and photographer Penny Lancaster in 2007. It was his third wedding.
The English celebrities first met in 1999 when Stewart offered to let Lancaster photograph him while on tour. The pair welcome their first child in 2005 followed by their second in 2011, and they have remained in each other’s hearts ever since.
14. Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries
Before Kanye West, Kim Kardashian (5’2”) was married to Kris Humphries (6’9”), a former professional basketball player that played for Atlanta Hawks.
ShutterstockThe couple’s wedding aired live on E!, but all the media attention didn’t seem to make their love grow bigger. So, their marriage ended only after 72 days.
15. Brian Austin Green and Megan Fox
Brian Austin Green (6’) married to Megan Fox (5’ 4”) in 2010. They first met on set in 2004 when Megan was 18. He’s a head taller than Megan and more than a decade older, but the height and age difference didn’t appear to have been a problem.
ShutterstockBoth of these famous America actors are protective of their privacy, even though their roles in 90210, Transformers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles made this talented duo hard to miss and even more impossible to ignore.
16. Gerard Pique and Shakira
Gerard Pique (6’6″) is a Spanish soccer pro, and he’s gigantic next to famous Columbian singer Shakira (5’2″).
ShutterstockThey first met when he appeared in her music video, “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” in 2010. They share a birthday, but Shakira is a decade older than Gerard. They also have two children together, and they live in Spain.
17. Hafþór Björnsson and Kelsey Henson
You probably remember Hafþór Björnsson as the Mountain on “Game of Thrones.” He lives up to that problematic comparison when you see that he’s 19 inches taller than his wife, Kelsey Henson (5’2”). Kelsey started off working as a financial service rep, project admin, junior safety advisor, and building operator.
ShutterstockShe first met Hafþór while she was working at Earl’s Kitchen+Bar in Fort McMurray. Her varied background comes in handy as she and her husband run his gym, Thor’s Power Gym.
18. Levi Meaden and Ariel Winter
Levi Meaden (5’11”) is nearly a foot taller than Ariel Winter (5’ 1”), as well as ten years older. They sure seem to get along well, and there have even been rumors that the couple was engaged (quickly discounted).
ShutterstockShe’s a star on The Modern Family, and Levi has appeared in a mix of horror, crime drama and TV shows like “Legends of Tomorrow,” “The 100,” “Olympus and “iZombie.“ Protests aside, the couple is living together, so they appear to be happy, with their menagerie of pets.
19. Liv Tyler and Royston Langdon
Liv Tyler (5’10”) is also Aerosmith’s daughter, but you may remember her best as Arwen, famous for her role in the Lord of the Rings series.
ShutterstockOnscreen, she stands larger than life, so the way she towers over Royston Langdon (5’8”) is not so surprising. He’s a rock star. They married in 2003, had a son together and then split in 2008. She’s currently with David Gardner.
20. Sean Penn and Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron (5’10”) was the tall one in her relationship with Sean Penn (5’ 8”), a famous actor. They began dating in 2013 and even announced their engagement in 2014, but the relationship ended in 2015.
ShutterstockPast relationships include one with Stephan Jenkins and one with Stuart Townsend (2002-2010), but she’s also got a troubled childhood to contend with. She adopted two kids.
21. Sophie Dahl and Jamie Cullum
Sophie Dahl (6’0″) is an author and former model, who towers over her husband, Jamie Cullum (5’ 5”). He famously says, “I didn’t think I had a chance in hell.”
ShutterstockThey met at a charity event for breast cancer. Her grandfather was Roald Dahl, so that should give you a hint of her celebrity status even beyond her beauty. The couple married in 2010, and they have two daughters together.
22. Stacy Keibler and Jared Pobre
Stacy Keibler (5’11”) is taller than Jared Pobre (5’8″), but that didn’t stop the pair from tying the knot in a surprise beach wedding in 2014. He’s a businessman. They were friends first; then they started dating in 2013 (the natural progression, you could say).
InstagramHe says that he knew she was “the one,” though, so what part of the romantic interplay does that invoke. So, for him, it didn’t matter that she was taller than him. Maybe he loved her all the more for her statuesque figure.
23. Christopher French and Ashley Tisdale
Christopher French is a head taller than Ashley Tisdale (5’3”). They first met in 2012, and he proposed to Ashley on top of the Empire State Building. With moves reminiscent of Sleepless in Seattle, it’s not surprising that the two married in 2014, is it?
ShutterstockThat’s one of the most swoon-worthy romantic comedies a guy could emulate. But, then, Ashley is famous for her Disney films, TV shows, and her albums, so Christopher had to make an impression. Speaking of making sweet music together, Christopher is the founder and lead singer of Annie Automatic.
24. Josh Duhamel and Fergie
Fergie (5’2″) may be able to sing up a storm, but she’s got to put on some severe heels to get close to her husband, Josh Duhamel (6’3″).
ShutterstockSo, it’s probably not a shocker that he started out in construction and then made it big with that whole serious of films, including Transformers: Dark of the Moon. She’s famous for being part of the Black-Eyed Peas. Together, they married in 2009 and had a kid, Axl. The rest, as they say, is history.
25. Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied
Benjamin Millepied (5’ 10”), French danseur and choreographer, towers over his wife, Natalie Portman (5’ 3”), who holds dual US and Israel citizenship. She’s famous for her role as Padme in the Star War universe, along with a myriad of other films. And, yes, she’s award-winning.
ShutterstockShe received the Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards (so she’s one of the best, well-known and popular female actors of our times. She and Benjamin started dating in 2009, and they married in 2012. She has also made delved into ventures in a directorial role. She has also taken a front-and-center part as an activist and social commenter. She advocates for animal rights. She became a vegetarian when she was very young. She also supports anti-poverty and human rights campaigns.
26. Will Smith and Jade Pinkett Smith
Who doesn’t know who Will Smith is? He’s 6’2″, and that’s compared to his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith (5’0″). They’ve both made their respective marks on the big screen. Jada I Will’s second wife. He first married Sheree Zampino in 1992.
ShutterstockThat relationship didn’t last long. They were divorced in 1995. So, Will’s marriage to Jada is the one we all know about. It’s epic, a long-lasting marriage for the history books. Acting, too, has become a family affair. They are all in on it now.
27. Wladimir Klitschko and Hayden Panettiere
Wladimir Klitschko (6’6”) towered over Hayden Panettiere (5’0”). That’s 18 inches, but the age difference may have been more of a consideration.
ShutterstockThey are opposites, and they did attract for a time, but they also appear to have become violently opposed to one another. Perhaps it was just too much to overcome, with the differences in ages.
28. Zendaya and Tom Holland
Are they dating, or are they not dating? At this point, does it matter? Zendaya and Tom Holland make a nice couple, even if it is “just friends.” It can be of serious benefit for the overall Spider-Man movie if the cast and crew all get along, both on the set (and off it as well). You do have to look at the heights of those two though.
InstagramZendaya is 5’ 10,” and Tom is 5’ 8”. Lots of the famous male actors appear to be on the shorter size. Where does that leave the taller women?
29. Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth
The singer and actress Miley Cyrus met her beau Liam Hemsworth while filming the Last Song in 2009. The couple had a very intense relationship at first, but then got engaged in 2012. But, it seemed that something didn’t quite go the way they planned, and the couple eventually split in 2014.
ShutterstockOnly two years after, the couple was seen together again, and they finally got married on December 2018.
30. Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed
Ian Somerhalder is taller than Nikki Reed (5’ 4”) by about half afoot. It is incredible what a few inches of heels will do, though. Nikki starred in Twilight, while Ian starred in Vampire Diaries. They keep their private life low-key, but their shared love letters are epic.
ShutterstockSo that should give you an idea of the kind of relationship they have. They also have never shared photos of their daughter in public. It’s spectacular, really.
31. Carla Bruni and Nicolas Sarkozy
Carla Bruni (5’9″) is an Italian-French supermodel and singer. With her beauty and grace, it’s not a surprise that we all see her as the better half of the relationship with former French President Sarkozy (5’6”). Even when she towers over him, she still wears heels.
ShutterstockShe was also ranked #35 in the list of “most powerful women” in 2010. That’s quite a power couple for you. His marriage to Carla is his third marriage, so perhaps the third time’s the charm.
32. Ryan Sweeting and Kaley Cuoco
Ryan Sweeting (6’5″) is a tennis player. He towered over Kaley Cuoco is (5’6″), but that does not appear to be the reason they split. Kaley, who is famous for her role on “Big Bang Theory” told Cosmopolitan that he changed after they got hitched, but she’s also mentioned his use of painkillers. But she’s moved on.
ShutterstockShe married Karl Cook in 2018. Many happy returns. And, he’s still quite a bit taller than she is.
33. Savannah Brinson and Lebron James
You don’t hear those origin stories very often from celebrities. Relationships are so often fraught with tragedy. Thus, the story of Savannah Brinson and Lebron James is sweet. They first met in high school. She’s a businesswoman and philanthropist, and he’s (well) a famous and professional NBA player.
ShutterstockHe proposed at a Christmas party in 2011, and they married in 2013. Beyond her furniture line, Savannah founded a mentorship program, Women of Our Future. They both appear to actively pursue channels to influence the lives of others positively.
If you start looking closely, you’ll begin to see that we all come in different shapes and sizes. Big and small. Tall and short. We all bring with us a history and background, the parts that make us who we are, and which endear us to our loved ones (and usually annoy others).
ShutterstockIf the people who are at the pinnacle of society as the beautiful, most handsome, and most talented individuals can fall in love with another person that others might say does not fit or look right for them… why should any of us care.
For those so accustomed to putting on the masks for the big screen performances, they should know better than most how important it is to delve deeper. Look beneath the surface. Find out who the person beneath really is… under the masks and scars… the insecurities and the harsh family history.
Under it all, there’s something to love. There’s a person who could be a soul mate or at least a person to walk this path with us for a little while until your paths diverge once more.
All of these relationships look beyond the first glance. They were able to find something lasting. After all, in the grander scheme of things, what difference does height really make. No difference at all.
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