These Female Leads Are Way Taller Than You Actually Think

Published on 05/13/2021
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Allison Janney

Allison Janney, star of The West Wing and Mom, told Stuff in 2015 that she wasn’t sure she’d make it in Hollywood due to her height. “When I first started in this business, I couldn’t even get arrested because of my size and whatnot. I was overjoyed to discover that there was a place for me in this industry.”

Allison Janney

Allison Janney

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Leslie Jones

Leslie Jones, star of Ghostbusters, verified on Saturday Night Live in 2014 that she was 6 feet tall and did weigh 233 pounds. While it has undoubtedly contributed to Jones’s unique appearance among Hollywood women, she did tweet that it has made dating more difficult for her. Indeed, she has previously stated that her height, as well as stature, are the reason she is still unmarried.

Leslie Jones

Leslie Jones

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