Top 50 Most Popular Short Actresses In 2024

top 50 most popular short actresses in 2024

 

Even though our favorite screen performers look taller on-screen, there is a very good chance that they might be the exact opposite off-screen. Matter of fact, most of our favorite celebs happen to be shorter in real life.

 

Today, we are going to be discussing several actresses who may come across as tall to our readers but are quite short in the real world. However, we all are duly aware of the fact that height has very little to do with one’s success and that the actors whom we are going to be mentioning today have significantly bigger screen personalities.

 

Often, their mere screen presence is a reason big enough for their fans to sit through an entire flick. Needless to mention, short actresses have always managed to make an impression, courtesy of the distinct characters that are sketched keeping their respective heights in mind.

 

It’d be safe then to assert that these performers have gone on to establish that being short can never prevent one from scaling new heights of success. That said, we’d now like to take you through our story on the shortest actresses who have managed to make their presence felt both in the movies and on television over time and continue to do so.

 

You’d be surprised to know that all of them are shorter than 5’5″ or 165 centimeters. Note: This article has not been written keeping the popularity or the credentials of the performers in mind.

 

It’s been compiled purely based on the heights of the actresses with the tallest among them ranked at the bottom and the shortest placed at the top.

 

 

 

1. Kristin Chenoweth

 

Kristin Dawn Chenoweth

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth July 24, 1968
Place of Birth Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, United States of America
Height 150 centimeters
Debut Year 1999
Debut TV Show LateLine

 

Kristin Chenoweth was first seen in an episode of the television show LateLine in 1999. Since she’s at the top of our list, it’d be safe to assert the she’s arguably the shortest celebrity we’ve mentioned today.

 

The actress has been a part of several musical theater, television, and feature film throughout her career. She even went on to win a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her promising character projection of Sally Brown in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown on Broadway.

 

Chenoweth has also been seen in shows such as The West Wing, Pushing Daisies, GCB, and Schmigadoon!, to name a few.

 

 

 

2. Jada Pinkett Smith

 

Jada Koren Pinkett Smith

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth September 18, 1971
Place of Birth Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
Height 155 centimeters
Debut Year 1990
Debut TV Show True Colors

 

Jada Pinkett Smith was first seen on television in the show True Colors in 1990. She is best known for playing a significant supporting role in the sitcom A Different World.

 

The actress found fame after having been a part of motion pictures such as The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, and The Matrix Resurrections, respectively. Also, we’d like to mention the fact that she was included in Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world in the year 2021.

 

 

 

3. Hayden Panettiere

 

Hayden Lesley Panettiere

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth August 21, 1989
Place of Birth Palisades, New York, United States of America
Height 152 centimeters
Debut Year 1996
Debut TV Show Aliens in the Family

 

Hayden Lesley Panettiere is an attractive actor and model who was first seen on the television show Aliens in the Family in 1996. She shot to fame after having played a significant role in shows such as Heroes and Nashville.

 

Her performance was widely appreciated in the latter; so much so that it ended up earning her nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film.

 

 

 

4. Chandra Wilson

 

Chandra Danette Wilson

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth August 27, 1969
Place of Birth Houston, Texas, United States of America
Height 152 centimeters
Debut Year 1989
Debut TV Show The Cosby Show

 

Chandra Danette Wilson made her television debut with The Cosby Show in 1989. She has gone on to make a name for herself by appearing in acclaimed shows. For her amazing performance as Dr. Miranda Bailey in the ABC television drama series Grey’s Anatomy, she received four well-deserved Emmy nominations for Best Supporting Actress.

 

The actress has also been seen in the acclaimed 1993 feature film Philadelphia. Furthermore, one can catch her in shows such as Private Practice and Station 19 as well.

 

 

5. Melissa Rauch

 

Melissa Ivy Rauch

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth June 23, 1980
Place of Birth Marlboro, New Jersey, United States of America
Height 152 centimeters
Debut Year 2006 
Debut Film Delirious

 

Melissa Ivy Rauch is an actor, model, and comedienne who made her screen debut in the 2006 film Delirious. Even though not often in the news, the 152-centimeter tall actress has been seen playing a role in shows such as The Big Bang Theory, Best Week Ever, Kath & Kim, and True Blood, among others.

 

For her performance in the sitcom The Big Bang Theory, she was nominated for the Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2013.

 

 

6. Paula Julie Abdul

 

Paula Julie Abdul

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth June 19, 1962
Place of Birth San Fernando, California, United States of America
Height 152 centimeters
Debut Year 1983
Debut Film Private School

 

Paula Julie Abdul was first seen playing an uncredited role in the 1983 feature Private School. Over time, she established herself as a multi-talented personality. Not only has she contributed to the entertainment industry as an actor but she has also proven her mettle as a singer, choreographer, dancer, and TV personality.

 

Abdul has been seen in flicks such as Junior High School, Touched By Evil, and Mr. Rock ‘n’ Roll: The Alan Freed Story, to name a few.

 

 

7. AnnaSophia Robb

 

AnnaSophia Robb

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth December 8, 1993
Place of Birth Denver, Colorado, United States of America
Height 152 centimeters
Debut Year 2004
Debut TV Show Drake & Josh

 

AnnaSophia Robb made her television debut on the show  Drake & Josh in 2004. Needless to say, she started her career as a child artist. For the first time in her career, she was seen playing the role in the television movie Samantha: An American Girl Holiday.

 

She can be seen in motion pictures such as Because of Winn-Dixie and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Also, for her performance in Bridge to Terabithia, Robb ended up winning two Young Artist Awards.

 

 

8. Ariana Grande

 

ariana grande

 

The incredibly talented and beautiful Ariana Grande has to be one of the most influential figures in contemporary popular music. Often referred to as a pop culture icon, she began her music career at the age of fifteen.

 

However, she rose to fame after portraying Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon television series Victorious and Sam & Cat. 

 

Republic Records took the important call of signing her for a contract after having gone through her song cover videos on YouTube. Over time, she went on to become a hugely popular musical figure of the modern era.

 

Grande is known for her four-octave vocal range and whistle register. A recipient of many awards, she was seen playing a cameo role in the critically acclaimed 2021 full-length feature Don’t Look Up.

 

 

9. Judi Dench

 

Dame Judith Olivia Dench CH DBE FRSA

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth December 9, 1934
Place of Birth Heworth, York, United Kingdom
Height 155 centimeters
Debut Year 1959
Debut TV Show Hilda Lessways

 

Arguably the most respected female star to make it to our story, Judi Dench has been making her outstanding presence felt in the entertainment industry for over six decades now.

 

Often referred to as one of the best English actresses to have ever graced the screen, she has worked in a lot many motion pictures and television programs throughout her illustrious career.

 

The Philomena star has been a recipient of an Academy Award, a Tony Award, two Golden Globe Awards, four British Academy Television Awards, six British Academy Film Awards, and seven Olivier Awards, respectively.

 

 

10. Jenna Ortega

 

Jenna Ortega

 

The 155 centimeter-tall Jenna Ortega started her career as a child actor and was initially known for portraying Annie in the supernatural horror movie Insidious: Chapter 2. The young actress was also seen playing Mary Ann in the direct-to-video film The Little Rascals Save the Day.

 

However, she was appreciated for her character projection of Young Jane in the comedy-drama series Jane the Virgin. Also, her performance in the Disney Channel series Stuck in the Middle won her the well-deserved Imagen Award for Best Young Actor on Television in 2018.

 

Ortega has been featured in movies and shows such as The Babysitter: Killer Queen, You, and The Fallout, among others. She received nominations at the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards for her performance as Wednesday Addams in the Netflix horror comedy series Wednesday.

 

 

11. Kristen Bell

 

Kristen Anne Bell

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth July 18, 1980
Place of Birth Huntington Woods, Michigan, United States of America
Height 155 centimeters
Debut Year 1998
Debut Film Polish Wedding 

 

Kristen Bell started her acting career by performing in stage productions. She soon made a name for herself by featuring in motion pictures such as Spartan and Gracie’s Choice. Her first crucial role was in the television series Veronica Mars.

 

For her performance in the same, she received a Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television. The actress has also been seen in shows such as House of Lies and The Good Place, among others.

 

 

12. Lady Gaga

 

Lady Gaga

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth March 28, 1986
Place of Birth Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, United States of America
Height 155 centimeters
Debut Year 2001
Debut TV Show The Sopranos

 

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, professionally known as Lady Gaga, is among the most popular female artists in the world right now. What is also worth mentioning is that she has turned out to be a surprisingly good actor of late.

 

If her mesmerizing music has managed to amaze millions of listeners worldwide, her acting has gone on to astound many as well. The superb singer-actor has been seen in movies such as A Star is Born and House of Gucci.

 

We certainly do need to see her in more films.

 

 

13. America Ferrera

 

America Georgina Ferrera

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth April 18, 1984
Place of Birth Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Height 155 centimeters
Debut Year 2002
Debut Film Real Women Have Curves 

 

America Ferrera was born in Los Angeles to Honduran parents. She developed an interest in acting at a very young age. It is not surprising then that she managed to impress the critics with her debut screen performance in the movie Real Women Have Curves.

 

Ferrera has so far been a recipient of an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, respectively.

 

 

14. Maisie Williams

 

Margaret Constance "Maisie" Williams

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth April 15, 1997
Place of Birth Bristol, United Kingdom
Height 155 centimeters
Debut Year 2011
Debut TV Show Game of Thrones

 

Maisie Williams made her dream debut by playing a pivotal role in the blockbuster television show Game of Thrones. For her amazing performance in the series, she received two deserving nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.

 

She has also been seen in shows and movies such as Doctor Who, Two Weeks to Live, and The New Mutants, among others.

 

 

15. Awkwafina

 

Awkwafina

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth June 2, 1988
Place of Birth Stony Brook, New York, United States of America
Height 155 centimeters
Debut Year 2015
Debut TV Show Regular Show

 

Nora Lum, professionally known as Awkwafina, is an actor, comedian, and rapper. She made her television debut on the show Regular Show in 2015, and has been the recipient of a Golden Globe Award.

 

In addition, she has been nominated for a British Academy Film Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and an AACTA International Award, respectively. The actress has appeared in films such as Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, Crazy Rich Asians, and Ocean’s 8, to name a few.

 

 

16. Sarah Hyland

 

sarah hyland

 

Actress and singer Sarah Hyland is known to have attended the Professional Performing Arts School before starting to make her presence felt in the movies.

 

While she was seen playing a minor role in titles such as Private Parts, Annie, and Blind Date at the beginning of her career, she is perhaps best known for her role-play in the hit ABC sitcom Modern Family.

 

In the recent past, the actress has been seen playing a pivotal role in features such as Geek Charming, Scary Movie 5, Vampire Academy, and Dirty Dancing, to name a few.

 

In August 2022, Sarah started hosting Love Island USA on Peacock.

 

 

17. Ashley Fuller Olsen

 

Ashley Fuller Olsen

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth June 13, 1986
Place of Birth Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Height 155 centimeters
Debut Year 1992
Debut TV Show Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper

 

Ashley Fuller Olsen, the twin sister of Mary-Kate Olsen, gave her acting career kick-start with the television show Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper. Now a fashion designer and a businesswoman, the sisters have appeared together in a number of television movies.

 

Ashley has shared the screen with her sister in projects such as Getting There, Passport to Paris, Our Lips Are Sealed, Winning London, and Holiday in the Sun, to name a few.

 

 

18. Reese Witherspoon

 

Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth March 22, 1976
Place of Birth New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Height 157 centimeters
Debut Year 1991
Debut Film The Man in the Moon

 

Reese Witherspoon is one of the most prominent faces to be featured in our story. She is a recipient of an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards.

 

One of the biggest female stars during her peak, she was included in Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2006 and 2015. Witherspoon has been seen in feature films such as Cruel Intentions, Legally Blonde, and Election, among others.

 

 

19. Octavia Spencer

 

Octavia Lenora Spencer

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth May 25, 1970
Place of Birth Montgomery, Alabama, United States of America
Height 157 centimeters
Debut Year 1996
Debut Film A Time to Kill

 

Octavia Spencer is one of the most prolific screen performers working in Hollywood today. The superb actress was first seen playing a minor role in the film titled A Time to Kill in 1996.

 

She has been a recipient of an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards, respectively. A gifted performer, Spencer has been seen in motion pictures such as The Shape of Water, Ma, Fruitvale Station, The Help, Hidden Figures, Gifted, and Instant Family, to name a few.

 

 

20. Anna Kendrick

 

Anna Cooke Kendrick

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth August 9, 1985
Place of Birth Portland, Maine, United States of America
Height 157 centimeters
Debut Year 2003
Debut Film Camp

 

Anna Kendrick was first seen in the feature film Camp in 2003. She is a popular and competent screen performer who has been doing quite well for herself in the movies.

 

She has been seen in films such as The Accountant, Up in the Air, and the Pitch Perfect series. The actress has been nominated for an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Tony Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, respectively.

 

This makes her one of the youngest actors to have ever been nominated for the “Triple Crown of Acting.”

 

 

21. Emilia Clarke

 

Emilia Isobel Euphemia Rose Clarke

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth October 23, 1986
Place of Birth London, United Kingdom
Height 157 centimeters
Debut Year 2009
Debut TV Show Doctors

 

Emilia Clarke gained global fame after having played the beloved “Mother of Dragons” in HBO’s blockbuster series Game of Thrones. A dependable screen performer, she went on to become one of the highest-paid actors on television as her popularity soared with the steady progress and spectacular success of Game of Thrones.

 

She has also been seen in motion pictures such as Me Before You, Solo: A Star Wars Story, and Last Christmas, among others. The star has so far been nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards and four Screen Actor Guild Awards.

 

 

22. Salma Hayek

 

Salma Hayek Pinault

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth September 2, 1966
Place of Birth Coatzacoalcos, Mexico
Height 157 centimeters
Debut Year 1989
Debut TV Show Teresa

 

Widely regarded to be one of the most attractive actresses in the world, Salma Hayek has managed to make a name for herself both in the Mexican and American film industries.

 

Even though she started her career in Mexico, her performances in movies such as Desperado, From Dusk till Dawn, Wild Wild West, and Dogma made her an actor to watch out for in Hollywood.

 

That said, her outstanding performance in the biographical drama Frida earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

 

 

23. Kate Mara

 

short

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth February 27, 1983
Place of Birth Bedford, New York, United States of America
Height 157 centimeters
Debut Year 1997
Debut TV Show Law & Order

 

Kate Rooney Mara was first seen in an episode of the well-known television series Law & Order in 1997. She is one of the most talented screen performers to make it to our list.

 

She is best known for playing a crucial role in the Netflix political drama series House of Cards. The actress has also been seen in shows such as 24 and American Horror Story: Murder House.

 

When it comes to the movies, Mara has been seen delivering big time in projects such as Brokeback Mountain, We Are Marshall, Shooter, Megan Leavey, and Fantastic Four.

 

 

24. Melissa McCarthy

 

Melissa Ann McCarthy

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth August 26, 1970
Place of Birth Plainfield, Illinois, United States of America
Height 157 centimeters
Debut Year 1997
Debut TV Show Jenny

 

Melissa Ann McCarthy is yet another multi-talented celebrity to make it to our piece today. Aside from being a competent actor, she is also a comedian, producer, writer, and fashion designer.

 

The actress made her screen debut on the television show Jenny, and is the recipient of two Primetime Emmy Awards. In addition, she has been nominated for two Academy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards.

 

She has been a part of feature films such as The Little Mermaid, Bridesmaids, Spy, Identity Thief, St. Vincent, and The Boss.

 

 

25. Emma Roberts

 

Emma Rose Roberts

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth February 10, 1991
Place of Birth Rhinebeck Village, Rhinebeck, New York, United States of America
Height 157 centimeters
Debut Year 2001
Debut Film Blow

 

Emma Roberts loves to play volleyball and swim. She made her big-screen debut in the acclaimed 2002 crime film Blow. She soon found fame after having played the role of Addie Singer on the popular Nickelodeon television teen sitcom Unfabulous.

 

Roberts has so far been a part of movies such as Holidate, Aquamarine, Nancy Drew, Hotel for Dogs, Valentine’s Day, It’s Kind of a Funny Story, We’re the Millers, and The Art of Getting By.

 

 

26. Eva Longoria

 

Eva Longoria Bastón

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth March 15, 1975
Place of Birth Corpus Christi, Texas, United States of America
Height 157 centimeters
Debut Year 2000
Debut TV Show Beverly Hills, 90210

 

Eva Longoria was seen making quite a few special appearances on television shows before she found fame by playing Isabella Braña on the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless.

 

However, it was her strong performance in Desperate Housewives that turned her into a mainstream performer. It also fetched her Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. The actress has also been seen in feature films such as The Sentinel, Overboard, Over Her Dead Body, and For Greater Glory.

 

 

27. Juno Temple

 

Juno Violet Temple

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth July 21, 1989
Place of Birth Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom
Height 157 centimeters
Debut Year 2000
Debut Film Pandaemonium

 

Juno Temple made her film debut more than two decades ago with Pandaemonium. She is an acclaimed English actress who has been seen in popular TV shows and motion pictures ever since.

 

The 157-centimeter tall actress has appeared in movies such as Notes on a Scandal, Atonement, The Other Boleyn Girl, The Three Musketeers, The Dark Knight Rises, Magic Magic, Maleficent, Black Mass, Unsane, and Maleficent: Mistress of Evi.

 

She gained critical acclaim for her amazing character projection in the acclaimed Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso.

 

 

28. Zoë Kravitz

 

Zoë Isabella Kravitz

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth December 1, 1988
Place of Birth Venice, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Height 157 centimeters
Debut Year 2007
Debut Film No Reservations

 

Zoë Isabella Kravitz is the beloved daughter of actor and musician Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet. She made her screen debut by appearing in the feature film No Reservations in 2007.

 

Her strong performance in X-Men: First Class ended up getting her nominated for a Teen Choice Award and a Scream Award. Also seen in The Divergent and Fantastic Beasts film franchises, she found further fame by playing a critical role in the 2022 smash-hit The Batman.

 

 

29. Hilary Duff

 

Hilary Erhard Duff

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth September 28, 1987
Place of Birth Houston, Texas, United States of America
Height 157 centimeters
Debut Year 1997
Debut TV Show True Women

 

How I Met Your Father star Hilary Duff first made an appearance as an extra on the television show True Women in 1997. Today, she has gone on to establish herself as a well-known celebrity.

 

Also known for her singing, she has been a recipient of seven Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, four Teen Choice Awards, and two Young Artist Awards, respectively. Duff can been seen in television shows and films such as How I Met Your Father, A Cinderella Story, Agent Cody Banks, Cheaper by the Dozen, and Cadet Kelly.

 

 

30. Jennifer Love Hewitt

 

Jennifer Love Hewitt

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth February 21, 1979
Place of Birth Waco, Texas, United States of America
Height 157 centimeters
Debut Year 1989
Debut TV Show Kids Incorporated

 

Jennifer Love Hewitt began her career as a child actress and singer. She appeared in a number of national television commercials before getting a meaty role to play on the television show Kids Incorporated in 1989.

 

The gorgeous actress has been seen in motion pictures such as I Know What You Did Last Summer, Can’t Hardly Wait, The Tuxedo, and Heartbreakers. She has also been a part of shows such as Ghost Whisperer, The Client List, and Criminal Minds, among others.

 

 

31. Candace Cameron Bure

 

Candace Cameron Bure

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth April 6, 1976
Place of Birth Panorama City, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Height 157 centimeters
Debut Year 1983
Debut TV Show Alice

 

Make way for the multi-talented Candace Cameron Bure for she hasn’t just been an actress but also a talk show panelist, producer, and author, in that order. She gained prominence after having starred in American sitcoms Full House and its sequel, Fuller House.

 

The actress is best-known for her work in movies bankrolled by Hallmark Channel. She can be seen playing the main protagonist in their feature film adaptation of the Aurora Teagarden novel series.

 

 

32. Alyssa Milano

 

Alyssa Jayne Milano

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth December 19, 1972
Place of Birth Bensonhurst, New York, United States of America
Height 157 centimeters
Debut Year 1984
Debut Film Old Enough

 

Alyssa Jayne Milano was first seen in the movie Old Enough in 1984. Besides being an actor, she is also a producer, singer, author, and activist. The actress has been a part of shows such as Melrose Place, Who’s the Boss?, Wet Hot American Summer: 10 Years Later, and Charmed.

 

She has also gone on to appear in motion pictures such as Where the Day Takes You, Commando, and Conflict of Interest, to name a few.

 

 

33. Amy Poehler

 

Amy Poehler

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth September 16, 1971
Place of Birth Newton, Massachusetts, United States of America 
Height 157 centimeters
Debut Year 1997
Debut TV Show Apartment 2F

 

Amy Poehler, besides being a competent actor, is also a well-known voice actor. The Parks and Recreation star has voiced characters in numerous films, such as Shrek the Third, Horton Hears a Who!, Free Birds, and Inside Out.

 

She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her enormous contributions to television in 2015. Poehler has also been seen in motion pictures such as Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie, Blades of Glory, Baby Mama, and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, among others.

 

 

34. Lucy Hale

 

Karen Lucille Hale

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth June 14, 1989
Place of Birth Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Height 157 centimeters
Debut Year 2005
Debut TV Show Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide

 

Lucy Hale first rose to prominence after having played a key role in shows such as Privileged and Bionic Woman. However, her breakthrough performance came in Pretty Little Liars, for which she went on to receive a ton of positive feedback.

 

While she’s been seen in shows like Life Sentence and Ragdoll, one can also find her in movies such as The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2, Sorority Wars, A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song, and Scream 4.

 

 

35. Rachel Sarah Bilson

 

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Entity Detail
Date of Birth August 25, 1981
Place of Birth Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Height 157 centimeters
Debut Year 1992
Debut TV Show Human Target

 

Born to a show business family in California, Rachel Sarah Bilson was first seen playing a minor role in an episode of the television show Human Target. Her first significant role probably came in the prime-time drama series The O.C.

 

One can also find her marking her presence in motion pictures and television shows such as The Last Kiss, Jumper, The To-Do List, Hart of Dixie, Take-Two, New York, I Love You, and Life Happens.

 

 

36. Camila Mendes

 

Camila Carraro Mendes

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth June 29, 1994
Place of Birth Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America
Height 157 centimeters 
Debut Year 2017
Debut TV Show The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

 

Camila Mendes was first seen in an episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. She is a relatively new actress to feature on our list. She gained recognition after having featured in the television show Riverdale.

 

For her performance in the same, she won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Scene Stealer in 2017. Mendes has also been seen in movies such as The New Romantic, The Perfect Date, Dangerous Lies, and Palm Springs, to name a few.

 

 

37. Nicole Richie

 

Nicole Camille Richie

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth September 21, 1981
Place of Birth Berkeley, California, United States of America
Height 157 centimeters
Debut Year 2002
Debut Film White Collar Blue

 

Nicole Camille Richie is one of the few multi-talented screen performers to make it to our list. Not only is this outspoken celebrity an actress but she is also a fashion designer, musician, and television personality.

 

She found fame after having played a significant role on the television series The Simple Life. One of the judges on the reality television show Fashion Star, Richie has also made an appearance in shows such as Eve, American Dreams, Rock Me Baby, and Chuck.

 

 

38. Mary-Kate Olsen

 

Mary-Kate Olsen

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth June 13, 1986
Place of Birth Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Height 157 centimeters
Debut Year 1992
Debut TV Show Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper

 

Mary-Kate Olsen is now officially a renowned fashion designer. She was first seen playing a role on the television show Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper in 1992. After having become a mother, she re-started her career in a way by making an appearance on the show Full House.

 

Soon after, she was seen in motion pictures such as When in Rome, Getting There, The Challenge, and Our Lips Are Sealed, among others.

 

 

39. Natalie Portman

 

Natalie Portman

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth June 9, 1981
Place of Birth Jerusalem
Height 160 centimeters
Debut Year 1994
Debut Film Léon: The Professional

 

After having seen a young Natalie Portman in Léon: The Professional, anybody could have guessed she is here to stay; and, stay she did in the greatest way possible. She went on to become one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actresses after having proven her acting skills in feature films such as Black Swan, No Strings Attached, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, Thor, and Thor: The Dark World.

 

Portman has been a recipient of an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and two Golden Globe Awards, respectively.

 

 

40. Scarlett Johansson

 

Scarlett Ingrid Johansson

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth November 22, 1984
Place of Birth Manhattan, New York, United States of America
Height 160 centimeters
Debut Year 1994
Debut TV Show Late Night with Conan O’Brien

 

The superb ScarlettJohansson is easily among the most popular female film stars in the world today. The world’s highest-paid actress in 2018 and 2019, her films have gone on to gross over $14.3 billion at the global box office.

 

A major movie star, she has been a part of popular and acclaimed movies such as Lost in Translation, Match Point, The Prestige, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Marriage Story, and Black Widow, to name a few.

 

A recipient of a Tony Award and a British Academy Film Award, Scarlett is often called one of the most attractive women in the world, and deservingly so.

 

 

41. Lucy Liu

 

Lucy Alexis Liu

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth December 2, 1968
Place of Birth Jackson Heights, New York, United States of America
Height 160 centimeters 
Debut Year 1991
Debut TV Show Beverly Hills, 90210

 

The phenomenal Lucy Alexis Liu has been a recipient of a Critics’ Choice Television Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Seoul International Drama Award, respectively. The actress has made a name for herself by delivering promising performances in motion pictures such as Payback, Shanghai Noon, Chicago, Lucky Number Slevin, Kill Bill: Volume 1, and two Charlie’s Angels movies.

 

She has also appeared in shows such as Ally McBeal and Elementary, among others.

 

 

42. Amanda Seyfried

 

Amanda Michelle Seyfried

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth December 3, 1985 
Place of Birth Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Height 160 centimeters
Debut Year 1999
Debut TV Show As the World Turns

 

Amanda Michelle Seyfried made her television debut on the show As the World Turns in the late ’90s. She has been seen in a number of popular feature films. The 160-centimeter tall actress has been a recipient of two Satellite Awards, a ShoWest Award, and nominations for an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Critics’ Choice Movie Award, and a Saturn Award, respectively.

 

She has been a part of titles such as Mamma Mia!, Chloe, Jennifer’s Body, Letters to Juliet, A Million Ways to Die in the West, Dear John, and First Reformed, to name a few.

 

 

43. Isla Fisher

 

Isla Lang Fisher

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth February 3, 1976
Place of Birth Muscat, Oman
Height 160 centimeters
Debut Year 1993
Debut TV Show Bay Cove

 

The stunning Isla Lang Fisher was born to Scottish parents in Oman. However, she soon moved to Australia and began appearing in commercials as a child artist. The actress first gained recognition after having portrayed Shannon Reed on the Australian soap opera Home and Away.

 

She received two Logie Award nominations for the same. Since then, she has been a part of feature films such as Definitely, Maybe, Scooby-Doo, Wedding Crashers, Hot Rod, Confessions of a Shopaholic, The Great Gatsby, and Now You See Me.

 

 

44. Vanessa Hudgens

 

Vanessa Anne Hudgens

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth December 14, 1988
Place of Birth Salinas, California, United States of America
Height 160 centimeters
Debut Year 2002
Debut TV Show Still Standing

 

Vanessa Anne Hudgens is an actress and singer who was first been seen playing a minor role on the television show Still Standing. She made her feature film debut with Thirteen and shot to fame after playing Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical film franchise.

 

The show is credited with bringing her well-deserved mainstream success. She has also been seen in motion pictures such as Bandslam, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, and Bad Boys for Life, to name a few.

 

 

45. Lena Dunham

 

Lena Dunham

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth May 13, 1986
Place of Birth New York, New York, United States of America
Height 160 centimeters
Debut Year 2007
Debut TV Show Tight Shots

 

Lena Dunham is one of the few multi-talented personalities to make it to our list. Creator, writer, and star of the television series Girls, she was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world in 2013.

 

In fact, our readers would be surprised to know that she has even directed some of the episodes of the series. Dunham is also known to have written, directed, and starred in the semi-autobiographical independent film Tiny Furniture.

 

 

46. Lily-Rose Depp

 

Lily-Rose Melody Depp

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth May 27, 1999
Place of Birth Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Height 160 centimeters
Debut Year 2014
Debut Film Tusk

 

Lily-Rose Depp may be an actor in her own right, but there’s a good chance that she will always be in the limelight owing to the fact that she is the daughter of Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp and singer Vanessa Paradis.

 

The 160-centimeter-tall actress has been seen making her presence felt in motion pictures such as The Dancer, Planetarium, The King, and A Faithful Man, to name a few. We’d also like to mention the fact that she has been the Chanel (fashion house) brand ambassador since 2015.

 

She’s been making headlines of late, courtesy of her participation in the series The Idol.

 

 

47. Florence Pugh

 

Florence Pugh

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth January 3, 1996
Place of Birth Oxford, United Kingdom
Height 162 centimeters
Debut Year 2014
Debut Film The Falling

 

The fabulous Florence Pugh made her screen debut in the 2014 film The Falling. She is one of the most versatile actors to be included on our list today. She shot to fame after having played the role of a brutal young bride in the independent drama film Lady Macbeth.

 

For her performance in the same, she ended up winning a British Independent Film Award. She has since been seen in movies such as Midsommar, King Lear, Black Widow, Little Women, and Fighting with my Family, to name a few.

 

She put her versatility on display by headlining titles such as The Wonder, Don’t Worry Darling, and A Good Person.

 

 

48. Jessica Chastain

 

Jessica Michelle Chastain

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth March 24, 1977
Place of Birth Sacramento, California, United States of America
Height 163 centimeters
Debut Year 2004
Debut TV Show ER

 

Known majorly for headlining female-centric motion pictures, Jessica Michelle Chastain is a celebrated screen actor who has been entertaining us for close to two decades now. Recipient of an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, she was included in Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world in the year 2012.

 

She has been seen in feature films such as Take Shelter, The Tree of Life, Zero Dark Thirty, The Help, The Martian, and Interstellar, among others. The able screen performer delivered an outstanding performance in the chilling 2022 Netflix drama The Good Nurse.

 

 

49. Mila Kunis

 

Milena Markovna Kunis

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth August 14, 1983
Place of Birth Chernivtsi, Ukraine
Height 163 centimeters
Debut Year 1994
Debut TV Show Days of Our Lives

 

The magnificent Mila Kunis was first seen on the television show Days of Our Lives in 1994. She shot to fame after having portrayed Jackie Burkhart on the popular Fox sitcom That ’70s Show.

 

The charming actress has been a part of motion pictures such as Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Max Payne, Black Swan, Ted, and the Bad Moms series. For her performance in Black Swan, she received the Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best Young Actress.

 

 

50. Megan Fox

 

Megan Denise Fox

 

Entity Detail
Date of Birth May 16, 1986
Place of Birth Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States of America
Height 163 centimeters
Debut Year 2001
Debut Film Holiday in the Sun

 

Megan Denise Fox is an actor and model who was first seen in the 2001 direct-to-video release Holiday in the Sun. An attractive screen performer, she made a name for herself by featuring in the Transformers franchise of films.

 

While she is no more very active today, she has gone on to appear in movies such as Jennifer’s Body, Teenage Mutant Turtle Ninja and its sequel, Midnight in the Switchgrass, Hope and Faith, etc.

 

A recipient of two Scream Awards and four Teen Choice Awards, Fox has been on magazine covers of Maxim, Rolling Stone, and FHM.

 

 

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