Top 10 Celeb Couples with Huge Height Differences
#10: Chris Hemsworth & Elsa Pataky
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Marvel star Chris Hemsworth and Spanish model Elsa Pataky began their romance in 2010, and got married later that year. The pair have had illustrious careers on their own, but together? They’re a short and tall force to be reckoned with. Hemsworth stands at roughly 6’3” while Pataky is about 5’3”. This difference seemingly came in handy while filming 2013’s “Thor: The Dark World.” Natalie Portman, who plays Hemsworth’s love interest in the film, couldn’t film a kiss because of scheduling conflicts. Pataky was more than happy to stand in. It’s unclear if her height had anything to do with it, but it couldn’t have hurt that she and Portman are about as tall as one another.
#9: Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez
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This height difference was just too good to resist – after a long hiatus, short and tall came back together! Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck initially dated for about two years starting in 2002, after they met on the set of “Gigli.” While that flick is probably better off forgotten, he also starred in her music video for “Jenny from the Block,” certifying their status as an A-list couple. He’s a rather tall actor, reported to be around 6’4.” J-Lo, on the other hand, is about a foot shorter, somewhere between 5’4” and 5’5”. The two broke up in 2004, but rekindled their romance in 2021 – meaning we get to enjoy Bennifer’s height difference on red carpets once more!
#8: Machine Gun Kelly & Megan Fox
This couple’s height difference is mighty strange indeed. Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox began dating in 2020 after working together on”Midnight in the Switchgrass.” She also starred in the music video for his song “Bloody Valentine.” If you’ve watched it, you probably know that he’s much taller than her. Fox is roughly 5’4” and Machine Gun Kelly is about 6’4”. But you’d be forgiven for not realizing that fact amid all of the other information making the rounds about this couple. Wearing a vial of your partner’s blood as a necklace is definitely a much more interesting piece of news!
#7: Jim Toth & Reese Witherspoon
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Reese Witherspoon is an absolute icon. She’s also an extremely tiny person, standing at around 5’2.” So we’d venture to say pretty much every relationship she’s had would qualify for this list, including her romance with Ryan Phillippe, who’s just under 5’9”. But after their divorce, she moved on to slightly taller pastures. Witherspoon married talent agent Jim Toth in 2011. He clocks in at a teensy bit over 6 feet tall. Standing next to Reese Witherspoon, he may as well be a giant. But who cares? They’re too adorable for words!
#6: Andrew East & Shawn Johnson East
There are many things that make a good gymnast, like strength, agility, and athleticism. But one of the most recognizable physical attributes of most is their extremely diminutive height. Exhibit A is Shawn Johnson. Johnson competed for the United States in the 2008 Olympics, and is only about 4’9” tall. Retiring from gymnastics in 2012, she married football player Andrew East in 2016. Now, much like Reese Witherspoon, anyone Shawn Johnson dates is probably going to be a good bit taller than her, and East is no exception. The long snapper stands at approximately 6’2”, making him well over a foot taller than the Olympian. Kissing must be hard!
#5: Sacha Baron Cohen & Isla Fisher
Tall funny man, meet a short, funny woman! Sacha Baron Cohen, known primarily for his role in the “Borat” movies, first laid eyes on Aussie star Isla Fisher all the way back in 2001. The two tied the knot in 2010, and have melted our hearts many times over since. The secret to their relationship seems to be communication, lots of laughs, and of course – a severe height difference. With his 6’3” frame, Cohen positively looms over Fisher, who’s only about 5’2”. We’ll take any chance to see this height difference on display, be it at awards shows, in pictures, or well, anywhere really!
#4: Dax Shepard & Kristen Bell
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Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard first entered each others’ lives in 2007, and officially tied the knot in 2013. The two have an incredibly fun energy, which is notably palpable in their collaborations, such as the 2012 movie “Hit and Run,” and Bell’s multiple appearances on his “Armchair Expert” podcast. Their amazing dynamic is also made evident on social media. But one of the funniest things about these two has to be the gap in their heights. Shepard is thought to be roughly 6’2,” and Bell stands at a tiny 5’1.” We can only imagine how much neck-craning she has to do to just look at her husband!
#3: LeBron James & Savannah Brinson James
Now, some celebrity height differences are pretty severe – as evidenced by the couples we’ve already gone over on this list. But when it comes to basketball, the sky’s the limit. LeBron James and Savannah Brinson are one of the NBA’s most iconic couples, first getting together in high school before marrying in 2013. We love them, but we do have some questions about how they make things work given their huge height difference. It’s not even that Brinson’s really that small – Lebron is just absolutely massive. He towers over her, coming in at 6’9” to her 5’7.”
#2: Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith
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Considering the poise Jada Pinkett Smith carries herself with, you’d be forgiven for thinking she’s a lot taller than she is. But standing next to her roughly 6’2” tall husband, Will Smith, it becomes evident that she’s actually pretty minuscule. Clocking in at just 5 feet, her height becomes even more pronounced when you add the couple’s kids to the fold. Jaden and Willow are both just about 5’7”, coming in a good bit below their father – but heads and shoulders above their mother. We have to give a shout out to Pinkett Smith for making being short look effortless and classy!
Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
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Christopher French & Ashley Tisdale
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Luke Benward & Ariel Winter
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Ryan Hurd & Maren Morris
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#1: Chris Bosh & Adrienne Williams Bosh
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Remember when we brought up basketball height differences? Well, this is really one for the record books. Chris Bosh, former NBA all-star, more than lives up the hype when it comes to his stature. In fact, he has all the height and more you expect from a professional basketball player. The baller stands at a mountainous 6’11”, basically rendering his wife Adrienne Williams invisible. You see, she’s only about 5 feet tall, but that hasn’t stopped this couple from being too cute for words. They wed in 2011, and have a family full of children. Clearly, the height difference doesn’t get in the way of romance!
