It’s true, telling how tall a celebrity is just because we see on screen has become increasingly difficult, not thanks to the use of redesigned technology in film and of course, the stiletto heels often worn by women and even men. However, there are still tall people gracing the spotlight. In fact, the tallest celebrities alive today will make you look short when you stand near them.
Fans will be absolutely excused for being starstruck when they come into contact with these towering ones.
The tallest celebrities you don’t want to be around
For the most part, having a great height doesn’t mean you’ll be good at what you do. Unless, of course, you take the path of basketball or other sports that require players to be tall. A good height doesn’t exactly make a celebrity, but we have to admit that this imposing personality has its advantages.
Again, let’s not forget that at 5ft 3in tall, Kevin Hart towers over many of the tallest celebrities you know when their talents and bank accounts are put to the test. Either way, check out some of the biggest celebrities we’ve rounded up for your viewing pleasure.
10. Vince Vaughn
Career – Actor, producer, screenwriter and comedian
Height – 6’5″
Although he doesn’t outgrow his phenomenal body as an acclaimed actor, producer, screenwriter, and comedian, Vince Vaughn’s height sets him apart. Interestingly, at a height of 6ft 5in, the actor has only been linked to women who are only a few inches taller than five feet tall, talk about Jennifer Aniston and Kyla Weber.
9. Tyler Perry
Career – Actor, playwright, filmmaker and comedian
Height – 6’5″
Although he failed to survive school, this African-American ball of talent has often been named the top earner in the entertainment industry. His height may have nothing to do with the kind of success he’s achieved in the spotlight, but at 6ft 5in and a huge, fit body frame, Tyler Perry commands a lot of respect on the set and away from the cameras. Luckily, his girlfriend, Gelila Bekele, stands at a comfortable 5’9, which means she can turn to a stiletto to help keep her from looking like a dwarf around Perry.
8.Howard Stern
Career – Radio and television personality, producer, author, actor and photographer
Height – 6’5″
Standing five inches above six feet, Howard Stern will always ask his America’s Got Talent co-judges to pay attention in a group photo. Often dubbed “King of All Media,” Stern has enjoyed many successful years since starting his radio show called The Howard Stern Show as well as other endeavors. He towers over his wife, Beth Ostrosky Stern, who averages 5’8″.
7. Dwayne Johnson
Career – Semi-retired actor, producer and professional wrestler
Height – 6’5″
It’s not called The Rock just to be top notch movies. Before discovering his forte in acting and commanding the spotlight, Johnson was once a world-class American football player and wrestler who won numerous trophies before his retirement.
Needless to say, he is one of the tallest celebrities who have made full use of their large height and strong frame. The Baywatch star isn’t just a big movie icon, but comes complete with all the icing on the cake – ripped body, chiseled abs and all. In case that doesn’t make much sense, maybe this will – he has a chest that measures up to 50 inches, accentuated by his 35 inch waist, with biceps measuring 20 inches and thighs 31 inches. Her partner, Lauren Hashian, is 5’8″.
6.Hulk Hogan
Career – Former wrestler, actor, TV personality, entrepreneur and musician
Height – 6’7″
In his heyday, Hulk Hogan can be described as a threat in the ring. Much like his remarkable height, Hogan has done great things, most of which have been achieved in a wrestling ring. Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005, the retired American wrestler is arguably the greatest professional wrestler of all time, as well as the most popular in the world. His signature white beard coupled with his imposing height and weight make him a force to be reckoned with. He is married to Jennifer McDaniel, a beautiful 5ft 10in tall blonde.
5.Michael Jordan
Career – Former professional basketball player
Height – 6’6″
We all know it’s only a matter of time before B-Baller makes a grand entrance on this list of biggest celebrities. Although tall height is somewhat of a common feat among basketball players, few will reach the height that Michael Jordan attained during his illustrious career as an active player.
The athletic icon is still revered around the world as the greatest player basketball has ever seen. This means that many people will feel like midgets around him, not only for his large size and body, but for all the steps and feathers in his cap. Well over 50 years old, MJ still maintains his stunning looks, highlighted by his mountainous 6ft 5 tall. His wife’s height averages 5 feet 5 inches; although the height difference isn’t something a pair of designer stilettos won’t solve.
4. James Cromwell
Career – Actor
Height – 6’7″
The veteran actor’s height has always been in the spotlight for as long as his preeminent career as an entertainer. He holds the record for the greatest actor to make the list of nominees for an Academy Award. James Cromwell passed on the rare gene to his son John who stands at a whopping 6ft 8in. As it’s easy to assume, Cromwell’s wife is just a mini 5ft 4in.
3. LeBron James
Career – Professional Basketball Player
Height – 6’8″
He was supposed to be the tallest kid on the block while growing up and with that big size today, LeBron James has taken over the game of basketball as he is considered the best in the game by many enthusiasts. His myriad of milestones and accolades in his current career show that he puts his 6-foot-8 height to good use. To mention a few, LeBron has 4 NBA Most Valuable Player Awards, a total of 3 NBA Finals MVP Awards, 2 Olympic Gold Medals, as well as 3 All-Star Game MVP Awards.
2. Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson “The Mountain”
Career – Professional strongman, former professional basketball player and actor
Height – 6ft 9ft
It looks like a human mountain if you take a closer look. Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, nicknamed The Mountain, has won several Strongest Man contests in the world. In fact, he reigns supreme as the current strongest man in the world. He also holds the record as the first to win the Arnold Strongman Classic with Europe’s Strongest Man and as if that weren’t enough for him he overcame it with World’s Strongest Man, all in the same year.
He got his nickname from his role as Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane in the award-winning HBO series, Game of Thrones, where he made his co-stars look like midgets. Interestingly, at a staggering height of 6ft 9in, with a heavy weight of 180kg, The Mountain’s wife (Kelsey Henson) is a mini 5ft 2in. Yet she rocks her small waist around her mountainous hubby with pride. He is mostly depicted picking up his wife to bring her to his level. Unfortunately, the highest heels can’t cover the distance between them, not that the beloved couple complains.
1. Peter Mayhew
Career – Actor
Height – 7’3″
Sky-high is the perfect description of the giant that is Peter Mayhew. The Star Wars veteran and septuagenarian had to explain that he doesn’t suffer from gigantism since his head isn’t as big as you always see in people with the condition.
Nevertheless, he admitted to a connective tissue disorder known as Marfan syndrome and characterized by long, thin limbs. Taking the lead among the biggest celebrities didn’t guarantee Peter Mayhew success as an actor, but he worked hard to reach the career level he has achieved so far.
Mayhew’s wife is not a fan of the spotlight so her height is not known but her husband visibly dwarfs his.
Among the female stars who deserve a mention on any list of the tallest celebrities, Gwendoline Christie, the leading lady of Game of Thrones who is 6 feet 3 inches tall, takes center stage. Another lady of remarkable stature is the tennis champion, Maria Sharapova; she is 2 inches taller than 6 feet.
Among the biggest male celebrities we also see Hollywood dudes Liam Neeson (6ft 4in), Ashton Kutcher (6ft 3in) and Liam Hemsworth (6ft 3in). There’s also Joel McHale (6ft 4ft) in addition to several other notable celebrities who have not only impressed us with their accomplishments but also their tall stature.